Gulbadin Naib
35 matches · 8 Feb 2023 to 2 Aug 2026
- Born
- 14 Jun 1991, Pol-e Alam
- Age
- 35 years
- Role
- Batting all-rounder
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm fast-medium
Gulbadin Naib (Pashto: ګلبدین نایب, born 4 June 1991) is an Afghan cricketer. An all-rounder, Naib bats right-handed and bowls right-arm fast-medium.
In April 2019, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) named Naib the team's new One Day International (ODI) captain ahead of the 2019 Cricket World Cup, replacing Asghar Afghan. However, following the Cricket World Cup, where Afghanistan lost all of their matches, Rashid Khan was named as the new captain of the Afghanistan cricket team across all three formats. Naib led Afghanistan to the silver medal in the 2022 Asian Games.
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Gulbadin Naib: career summary
Gulbadin Naib is a batting all-rounder, born on 14 Jun 1991 in Pol-e Alam. Gulbadin Naib has played 35 matches on CricInto's records, from 8 Feb 2023 to 2 Aug 2026, for Dambulla Sixers, Dubai Capitals, Lumbini Lions, Delhi Capitals, Durdanto Dhaka and Sylhet Strikers.
In the International League T20 (16 matches, 2025–2026): 419 runs in 16 innings at an average of 32.23 and a strike rate of 146.50, with 0 hundreds and 4 fifties (highest score 80); 12 wickets at an average of 19.25 and an economy rate of 8.83 (best 3/13).
In the Lanka Premier League (8 matches, 2026): 163 runs in 8 innings at an average of 32.60 and a strike rate of 177.17 (highest score 46*); 4 wickets at an average of 35.00 and an economy rate of 10.00 (best 2/19).
In the Nepal Premier League (5 matches, 2025): 90 runs in 5 innings at an average of 22.50 and a strike rate of 152.54 (highest score 44*); 5 wickets at an average of 25.00 and an economy rate of 7.81 (best 2/20).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International League T20 | 16 | 16 | 3 | 419 | 80 | 32.23 | 286 | 146.50 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 20 | 1 |
| Lanka Premier League | 8 | 8 | 3 | 163 | 46* | 32.60 | 92 | 177.17 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 1 |
| Nepal Premier League | 5 | 5 | 1 | 90 | 44* | 22.50 | 59 | 152.54 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Bangladesh Premier League | 4 | 4 | 1 | 30 | 13 | 10.00 | 47 | 63.83 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 2 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 19.00 | 15 | 126.67 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International League T20 | 16 | 12 | 26.1 | 231 | 12 | 3/13 | 19.25 | 8.83 | 13.08 | 0 | 0 |
| Lanka Premier League | 8 | 7 | 14 | 140 | 4 | 2/19 | 35.00 | 10.00 | 21.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Nepal Premier League | 5 | 5 | 16 | 125 | 5 | 2/20 | 25.00 | 7.81 | 19.20 | 0 | 0 |
| Bangladesh Premier League | 4 | 4 | 10 | 75 | 0 | 0/11 | - | 7.50 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0/12 | - | 12.00 | - | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug 2026 | DS vs JK Lanka Premier League | 20 (18) | - |
| 29 Jul 2026 | DS vs CK Lanka Premier League | 33* (13) | 0/27 (2) |
| 26 Jul 2026 | DS vs GG Lanka Premier League | 15 (13) | 0/24 (2) |
| 25 Jul 2026 | DS vs CK Lanka Premier League | 28 (13) | 1/15 (2) |
| 22 Jul 2026 | DS vs GG Lanka Premier League | 20* (6) | 1/23 (3) |
| 21 Jul 2026 | DS vs KR Lanka Premier League | 0 (1) | 0/14 (1) |
| 19 Jul 2026 | DS vs JK Lanka Premier League | 1 (5) | 0/18 (2) |
| 18 Jul 2026 | DS vs KR Lanka Premier League | 46* (23) | 2/19 (2) |
| 1 Jan 2026 | DC vs ADKR International League T20 | 7 (10) | - |
| 14 Dec 2025 | DC vs DV International League T20 | 21 (20) | - |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Gulbadin Naib scored in the International League T20?
Gulbadin Naib has scored 419 runs in the International League T20, at an average of 32.23.
How many wickets has Gulbadin Naib taken in the International League T20?
Gulbadin Naib has taken 12 wickets in the International League T20, with best figures of 3/13.
How many runs has Gulbadin Naib scored in the Lanka Premier League?
Gulbadin Naib has scored 163 runs in the Lanka Premier League, at an average of 32.60.
How many runs has Gulbadin Naib scored in the Nepal Premier League?
Gulbadin Naib has scored 90 runs in the Nepal Premier League, at an average of 22.50.
How many wickets has Gulbadin Naib taken in the Nepal Premier League?
Gulbadin Naib has taken 5 wickets in the Nepal Premier League, with best figures of 2/20.
What is Gulbadin Naib's highest score?
Gulbadin Naib's highest score is 80, in the International League T20.
How old is Gulbadin Naib?
Gulbadin Naib was born on 14 Jun 1991 in Pol-e Alam, and is 35 years old.
Which teams has Gulbadin Naib played for?
Dambulla Sixers (2026), Dubai Capitals (2025–2026), Lumbini Lions (2025), Delhi Capitals (2024), Durdanto Dhaka (2024) and Sylhet Strikers (2023).