Rahmanullah Gurbaz will be one of Afghanistan’s key players in the Asia Cup 2025, which commences on 9 September. This will be a big tournament for Gurbaz, who has established himself as Afghanistan’s most explosive opener in recent years. The Asia Cup will also serve as crucial preparation for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz Highest Score in Asia Cup
| Player | Year | Balls | Runs | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 2022 | 45 | 84 | 4 | 6 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s best performance in the Asia Cup came against Sri Lanka during the 2022 edition. He smashed 84 runs off 45 balls with 4 fours and 6 maximums. His fearless batting at the top provided Afghanistan with a sensational start and set the tone for a high-scoring total. Although Afghanistan narrowly lost that thriller, Gurbaz’s innings was widely praised for its aggression and maturity.
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Rahmanullah Gurbaz T20 Stats
| Player | Mat | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 50s/100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 69 | 69 | 1736 | 25.16 | 133.54 | 10/1 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a top-order wicket-keeper batsman known for his fearless power-hitting and quick starts in the powerplay. He has played 69 T20 internationals, scoring over 1700 runs at a healthy strike rate of 133+, including 10 half-centuries and one centurie.
Apart from international cricket, Gurbaz has featured in several franchise leagues including the Indian Premier League (IPL), Lanka Premier League (LPL), and Caribbean Premier League (CPL). In these leagues, he has built a reputation as a big-match player who can change the course of a game single-handedly at the top of the order.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz Stats in Asia Cup
| Year | Format | Innings | Runs | Average | 50/100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | T20 | 5 | 152 | 30.4 | 1/0 |
| 2023 | ODI | 2 | 5 | 2.50 | 0/0 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz made his Asia Cup debut in the 2022 T20 edition, scoring 152 runs in 5 innings. His standout knock of 84 against Sri Lanka remains a highlight of the tournament.
In the 2023 ODI Asia Cup, Gurbaz’s form dipped as he managed only 5 runs across 2 innings, averaging 2.50. Despite limited returns with the bat, his role as an opener remained crucial for Afghanistan’s balance.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s Role in Asia Cup 2025
Afghanistan will depend heavily on Gurbaz’s aggressive starts as they take on Asian powerhouses. His attacking approach in the first 6 overs gives Afghanistan a strong foundation against quality bowling attacks.
This Asia Cup will also test his consistency, as Afghanistan aims to reach the latter stages of the tournament. With Gurbaz in form, Afghanistan will be a tough side to beat.
Afghanistan Squad for Asia Cup 2025
Afghanistan cricket team: Rashid Khan (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
