Noor Ahmad Profile, Afghanistan
Afghanistan -
Bowler
Full Name: Noor Ahmad
Birth Date: January 3, 2005 (21 Years)
Birth Place: Herat, Afghanistan
Nationality: Afghanistan
Role: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Wrist Spin
Teams: Afghanistan, Gujarat Titans, Melbourne Renegades, Saint Lucia Kings, Quetta Gladiators, Karachi Kings, Galle Titans, Dambulla Aura, Team Abu Dhabi, Welsh Fire (Men), Band-e-Amir Dragons, Mis Ainak Knights, Boost Defenders, Afghanistan Under-19s, Durban Super Giants, Joburg Buffaloes, Mis Ainak Region, Khost Province, Sharjah Warriors, Texas Super Kings, Afghanistan Under-19s, Far West United
Batting Statistics
| Format | M | Inns | Runs | BF | NO | HS | AVG | S/R | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 13 | 6 | 46 | 64 | 1 | 26 | 9.2 | 71.87 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| T20I | 26 | 13 | 85 | 85 | 4 | 15 | 9.44 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| T20 (Domestic) | 210 | 68 | 255 | 270 | 26 | 20 | 6.07 | 94.44 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 16 |
| List A | 21 | 7 | 48 | 80 | 1 | 26 | 8 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| First Class | 4 | 7 | 85 | 102 | 0 | 47 | 12.14 | 83.33 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 |
| T10 | 29 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 107.69 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Bowling Performance
| Format | M | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 13 | 13 | - | 644 | 10 | 3/49 | 64.4 | 6.08 | - | 0 |
| T20I | 26 | 25 | - | 597 | 20 | 4/10 | 29.85 | 7.46 | - | 0 |
| T20 (Domestic) | 210 | 205 | - | 5530 | 242 | 5/11 | 22.85 | 7.4 | - | 2 |
| List A | 21 | 21 | - | 986 | 26 | 4/54 | 37.92 | 5.57 | - | 0 |
| First Class | 4 | 6 | - | 399 | 21 | 7/159 | 19 | 3.59 | - | 3 |
| T10 | 29 | 28 | - | 509 | 33 | - | 15.42 | 9.46 | - | 0 |
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View All SquadsNoor Ahmad International Career, ODI, Test and T20 Profile, Stats and Records
Noor Ahmad is a professional cricket player who represents the Afghanistan national team on the international stage. Born on 3 January 2005, Noor Ahmad is a left-arm wrist-spin bowler. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), he plays for the Chennai Super Kings. Besides that, he has played for Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League, Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League, and St. Lucia Kings in the Caribbean Premier League.
Moreover, he made his senior T20 debut at the age of 14 and made his Big Bash League debut at the age of 15. Noor Ahmad has also featured in the 2020 Under-19 World Cup. Here you can explore all the details about Noor Ahmad’s international career in ODI, Test, and T20.
Noor Ahmad ODI Debut
Noor Ahmad ODI career began on 3 November 2022 against Sri Lanka. The match was held at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. On his debut, he bowled 10 overs, conceding 71 runs without taking a single wicket. He also scored 1 run in 8 balls. In the end, Sri Lanka won the match by 4 wickets.
Noor Ahmad ODI Career
In Noor Ahmad ODI career, he has made 13 appearances for the Afghanistan national cricket team. He has played against the likes of Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Australia, South Africa, England, Netherlands, and Ireland. He has spent limited time with the national team in ODI cricket. The 21-year-old will have more opportunities in the future as he is slowly becoming a prominent figure in the Afghanistan national team.
Noor Ahmad ODI Stats
Noor Ahmad's total wickets are 10 in 13 matches. He maintains a batting average of 64.40 with an economy rate of 6.09 and a strike rate of 63.50. Noor Ahmad ODI records also include his best bowling figures of 3/49, which came against Pakistan in 2023.
Noor Ahmad ODI stats as a batsman are decent, taking into consideration that he mainly operates as a bowler. He has scored 46 runs in total. His highest score is 26 runs, which came against South Africa in 2023. He maintains a batting average of 9.20 and a strike rate of 71.88.
Noor Ahmad ODI Records and Achievements
World Cup record: At the age of 18, Noor Ahmad became the youngest debutant in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup history.
World Cup milestone: Noor Ahmad and Mujeeb Ur Rahman are the only 18-year-old debutants to take 3 wickets in the ICC Men’s World Cup.
Career-best: His best bowling figures are 3/49, which came against Pakistan in 2023.
Noor Ahmad T20 Debut
Noor Ahmad T20 career began on 14 June 2022 against Zimbabwe. The match was held at the Harare Sports Club. On his debut, he bowled 4 overs, took 4 wickets and conceded 10 runs. He also scored 4 runs and won the Player of the Match award. In the end, Afghanistan lost the encounter to Zimbabwe.
Noor Ahmad T20 Career
In Noor Ahmad's career, he has made 26 appearances for the Afghanistan national team. He has played against the likes of Zimbabwe, Pakistan, India, Australia, South Africa, West Indies, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Hong Kong. He has also represented the Afghanistan national team in the Asia Cup and the T20 World Cup.
Noor Ahmad T20 Stats
Noor Ahmad's total T20 wickets are 20 in 25 innings in 26 matches. He maintains a bowling average of 29.86 with an economy rate of 7.46 and a strike rate of 24.00. Noor Ahmad T20 records also include his best bowling figures of 4/10, which came against Zimbabwe in 2022.
Noor Ahmad T20 stats as a batsman are average considering he mainly features as a bowler for the national team. He has scored 85 runs in total in 13 innings in 26 matches. His highest score is 15, which came against South Africa in 2026. He maintains a batting average of 9.44 with a strike rate of 100.00. He has smashed 2 sixes and 7 boundaries.
Noor Ahmad T20 Records and Achievements
World Cup success: Noor Ahmad has played in the two T20 World Cups, first in 2024 and then in 2026.
Asia Cup brilliance: He took 5 wickets in 3 matches in the 2025 Asia Cup.
Career-best: His best bowling figures are 4/10, which came against Zimbabwe in 2022.
Noor Ahmad Test Career
Noor Ahmad has made 13 appearances in ODIs and 26 appearances in T20S for the Afghanistan national team. However, the 21-year-old is yet to make his Test debut for the national team. He has already established himself in white-ball cricket and it is only a matter of time before he makes his Test debut. Besides that, he is still very young and despite the limited matches, he will get more opportunities in the future due to his impact on matches both in ODI and T20.
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