Samiullah Shinwari

Samiullah Shinwari Stats – Allrounder | Afghanistan | Cricketer Profile

Afghanistan – Allrounder | INTL 2009-2023

Samiullah Shinwari Profile

Samiullah Shinwari, often referred to as “SKY” by fans, has emerged as one of Afghanistan’s most promising cricket talents. Born on September 14, 1990, in Mumbai, he has carved a niche for himself with his aggressive and innovative batting style.

Starting his IPL journey with Kolkata Knight Riders, Suryakumar later became a linchpin for Mumbai Afghanistanns, consistently delivering match-winning performances. His impeccable form in domestic cricket and the IPL earned him a well-deserved spot in the Afghanistann T20I squad in 2021. Making a mark in his debut series against England, he showcased his prowess on the international stage.

With a blend of traditional and unconventional shots, Suryakumar’s versatility is a testament to his adaptability and cricketing acumen. As he continues to rise, the cricketing world eagerly awaits his next masterclass.

Samiullah Shinwari Stats

Samiullah Shinwari Batting Career Summary

FORMAT	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
ODI	84	74	12	1811	96	29.2	2765	65.49	0	11	137	26	21	0
T20I	65	56	10	1013	61	22.02	858	118.06	0	2	76	37	19	0
FC	26	43	7	1029	114	28.58	2078	49.51	2	3	126	9	23	0
List A	153	138	23	3553	192*	30.89	4696	75.66	3	20	286	78	44	0
T20	137	118	27	2057	72	22.6	1705	120.64	0	6	147	86	42	0

Samiullah Shinwari Bowling Career Summary

FORMAT	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
ODI	84	65	2111	1729	46	4/31	4/31	37.58	4.91	45.8	1	0	0
T20I	65	38	634	688	28	5/13	5/13	24.57	6.51	22.6	1	1	0
FC	26	42	2637	1549	50	5/60	5/60	30.98	3.52	52.7	2	1	0
List A	153	123	4144	3490	93	4/24	4/24	37.52	5.05	44.5	4	0	0
T20	137	81	1288	1503	53	5/13	5/13	28.35	7	24.3	1	1	0

Samiullah Shinwari Recent Matches

Match	Bat	Bowl	Date	Ground	Format
Stars vs Legends	13 & 7	—	24-Aug-2023	Kandahar	FC
Stars vs Strikers	47 & 29	0/57	16-Aug-2023	Khost	FC
Stars vs Strikers	36 & 114	5/60	10-Aug-2023	Khost	FC
Zalm vs Hunters	41	1/21	02-Aug-2023	Kabul	OTHERT20
Zalm vs Sars	—	0/12	30-Jul-2023	Kabul	OTHERT20

Debut of Samiullah Shinwari

Format	Match Details	Date	Ground
ODI	Afghanistan vs Scotland at Benoni	April 19, 2009	Benoni
T20I	Afghanistan vs Ireland at Colombo (PSS)	February 01, 2010	Colombo (PSS)
FC	Zim XI vs Afghanistan at Mutare	August 16 – 19, 2009	Mutare
LIST A	Denmark vs Afghanistan at Vanderbijlpark	April 01, 2009	Vanderbijlpark
T20	Afghanistan vs Ireland at Colombo (PSS)	February 01, 2010	Colombo (PSS)

World Cup Performances – Early Days

Samiullah Shinwari has been a part of Afghanistan’s World T20 campaigns and was an automatic pick for the team that traveled to the 2015 World Cup. Specific performances in World Cups were not detailed.

Notable Achievements

• Instrumental in Afghanistan’s historic win over Bangladesh at the Asia Cup in March 2014.
• Shortlisted for the prize of ICC Associate and Affiliate player of the year in 2014.

Style of Play

Shinwari is a right-handed batsman and a leg-break bowler. He plays with the energy typical of a 21st-century cricketer and is known for his all-round abilities.

International Career

• ODI Debut: Afghanistan vs Scotland at Benoni, April 19, 2009
• Last ODI: West Indies vs Afghanistan at Leeds, July 04, 2019
• T20I Debut: Afghanistan vs Ireland at Colombo, February 01, 2010
• Last T20I: Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka at Sharjah, September 03, 2022

IPL and Domestic Cricket Performances

He has played for teams like Boost Region, Dambulla Viiking, Habib Bank Limited, Kandy Warriors, and Speen Ghar Tigers in various leagues.

Future Prospects

He continues to be a vital part of Afghanistan’s cricket setup, although specific future prospects were not mentioned.

Trivia

• Holds the record for the 2nd most innings before the first duck in One-Day Internationals (70).
• 6th most runs in a career without a hundred (2824) in combined Test, ODI, and T20I records.

FAQs of Samiullah Shinwari

Q1: When did Samiullah Shinwari make his ODI debut?

A: Samiullah Shinwari made his ODI debut against Scotland at Benoni on April 19, 2009.

Q2: What are some of Samiullah Shinwari’s notable achievements?

A: He was instrumental in Afghanistan’s historic win over Bangladesh at the Asia Cup in 2014 and was shortlisted for the ICC Associate and Affiliate player of the year in 2014.

Q3: Which domestic teams has Samiullah Shinwari represented?

A: He has played for domestic teams like Boost Region, Dambulla Viiking, Habib Bank Limited, Kandy Warriors, and Speen Ghar Tigers.