Azmatullah Omarzai
75 matches · 9 Feb 2022 to 23 May 2026
- Born
- 24 Mar 2000, Nangarhar Province
- Age
- 26 years
- Role
- All-rounder
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm fast-medium
Azmatullah Omarzai (Pashto: عظمت الله عمرزی born 24 March 2000) is an Afghan cricketer from Nurgal District of Kunar province in eastern Afghanistan. Azmatullah started playing cricket when he was 14 years old. He won the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year award in 2024.
He made his international debut for the Afghanistan cricket team in January 2021. He was part of the Afghan team in the 2023 Cricket World Cup.
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Azmatullah Omarzai: career summary
Azmatullah Omarzai is an all-rounder, born on 24 Mar 2000 in Nangarhar Province. Azmatullah Omarzai has played 75 matches on CricInto's records, from 9 Feb 2022 to 23 May 2026, for Punjab Kings, Sylhet Titans, Gulf Giants, MI Cape Town, Jaffna Kings, Gujarat Titans, Rangpur Riders, Peshawar Zalmi and Minister Group Dhaka.
In the Bangladesh Premier League (25 matches, 2022–2026): 364 runs in 22 innings at an average of 24.27 and a strike rate of 136.33, with 0 hundreds and 1 fifty (highest score 50*); 28 wickets at an average of 22.11 and an economy rate of 7.80 (best 3/17).
In the Indian Premier League (20 matches, 2024–2026): 151 runs in 11 innings at an average of 15.10 and a strike rate of 149.50 (highest score 38); 15 wickets at an average of 37.87 and an economy rate of 9.63 (best 2/27).
In the International League T20 (10 matches, 2025): 233 runs in 10 innings at an average of 25.89 and a strike rate of 137.06 (highest score 43); 12 wickets at an average of 21.08 and an economy rate of 9.37 (best 4/32).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh Premier League | 25 | 22 | 7 | 364 | 50* | 24.27 | 267 | 136.33 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 17 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 20 | 11 | 1 | 151 | 38 | 15.10 | 101 | 149.50 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 10 | 0 |
| International League T20 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 233 | 43 | 25.89 | 170 | 137.06 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 0 |
| Lanka Premier League | 9 | 7 | 5 | 123 | 35* | 61.50 | 52 | 236.54 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0 |
| Pakistan Super League | 6 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 16* | 13.00 | 14 | 185.71 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| SA20 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 13 | 6.00 | 19 | 94.74 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh Premier League | 25 | 25 | 79.2 | 619 | 28 | 3/17 | 22.11 | 7.80 | 17.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 20 | 18 | 59 | 568 | 15 | 2/27 | 37.87 | 9.63 | 23.60 | 0 | 0 |
| International League T20 | 10 | 7 | 27 | 253 | 12 | 4/32 | 21.08 | 9.37 | 13.50 | 1 | 0 |
| Lanka Premier League | 9 | 9 | 26 | 289 | 8 | 2/31 | 36.13 | 11.12 | 19.50 | 0 | 0 |
| Pakistan Super League | 6 | 6 | 23.2 | 229 | 10 | 3/28 | 22.90 | 9.81 | 14.00 | 0 | 0 |
| SA20 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 96 | 2 | 1/7 | 48.00 | 8.00 | 36.00 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2026 | PBKS vs LSG Indian Premier League | DNB | 1/29 (3) |
| 17 May 2026 | PBKS vs RCB Indian Premier League | 14 (10) | 0/38 (4) |
| 14 May 2026 | PBKS vs MI Indian Premier League | 38 (17) | 2/36 (4) |
| 8 Jan 2026 | ST vs DC Bangladesh Premier League | 33 (23) | 1/28 (4) |
| 7 Jan 2026 | ST vs CR Bangladesh Premier League | 18 (14) | 1/47 (4) |
| 5 Jan 2026 | ST vs NE Bangladesh Premier League | 0* (0) | 1/13 (3) |
| 4 Jan 2026 | ST vs CR Bangladesh Premier League | 44 (41) | 0/16 (1) |
| 2 Jan 2026 | ST vs RR Bangladesh Premier League | 6 (4) | 0/12 (1) |
| 1 Jan 2026 | ST vs DC Bangladesh Premier League | 50* (24) | 3/40 (4) |
| 28 Dec 2025 | GG vs ADKR International League T20 | 8 (14) | 0/52 (4) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Azmatullah Omarzai scored in the Bangladesh Premier League?
Azmatullah Omarzai has scored 364 runs in the Bangladesh Premier League, at an average of 24.27.
How many wickets has Azmatullah Omarzai taken in the Bangladesh Premier League?
Azmatullah Omarzai has taken 28 wickets in the Bangladesh Premier League, with best figures of 3/17.
How many runs has Azmatullah Omarzai scored in the Indian Premier League?
Azmatullah Omarzai has scored 151 runs in the Indian Premier League, at an average of 15.10.
How many wickets has Azmatullah Omarzai taken in the Indian Premier League?
Azmatullah Omarzai has taken 15 wickets in the Indian Premier League, with best figures of 2/27.
How many runs has Azmatullah Omarzai scored in the International League T20?
Azmatullah Omarzai has scored 233 runs in the International League T20, at an average of 25.89.
How many wickets has Azmatullah Omarzai taken in the International League T20?
Azmatullah Omarzai has taken 12 wickets in the International League T20, with best figures of 4/32.
What is Azmatullah Omarzai's highest score?
Azmatullah Omarzai's highest score is 50*, in the Bangladesh Premier League (not out).
How old is Azmatullah Omarzai?
Azmatullah Omarzai was born on 24 Mar 2000 in Nangarhar Province, and is 26 years old.
Which teams has Azmatullah Omarzai played for?
Punjab Kings (2025–2026), Sylhet Titans (2026), Gulf Giants (2025), MI Cape Town (2025), Jaffna Kings (2024), Gujarat Titans (2024), Rangpur Riders (2023–2024), Peshawar Zalmi (2023) and Minister Group Dhaka (2022).