Allah Ghazanfar, the young Afghan bowler, is making his presence felt on the international scene. Ghazanfar now has only a few matches under his belt in ODIs, but Bangladesh has established itself as one of the strongest sides to play against. It was in these conditions that Ghazanfar really announced his promise, notwithstanding that the young man is fresh in the field.
ODI Bowling Stats vs Bangladesh
Allah Ghazanfar was introduced in the 3-match ODI series in 2024 against Bangladesh and showed some talent. His numbers are quite impressive against a test playing nation.
ODI Bowling Stats vs Bangladesh
| Year | Matches | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Avg | Economy | Strike Rate | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 23.3 | 110 | 8 | 13.75 | 4.68 | 17.6 | 0 | 1 |
In 3 ODIs against Bangladesh, Ghazanfar took 8 wickets at an impressive average of just over 13
His best (6/26) was in one game where he destroyed Bangladesh’s middle order and everyone noticed.
An economy rate of 4.68 in today’s ODIs is good, he can control the scoring, especially against experienced batsmen. His strike rate of 17.6 means he gets wickets often, which can make him Afghanistan’s main wicket taker soon.
T20I & Asia Cup Records vs Bangladesh
Even with his good ODI stats, Ghazanfar hasn’t played a T20I against Bangladesh yet. He also hasn’t played against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup.
T20I Bowling Stats vs Bangladesh
| Format | Matches | Status |
|---|---|---|
| T20I | 0 | Yet to play |
Asia Cup Bowling Stats vs Bangladesh
| Tournament | Matches | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Asia Cup | 0 | Yet to play |
At 16, Allah Ghazanfar is already being compared to big players because of his control, sharp spin and ability to take important wickets. As he improves, fans want to see him in T20Is and big tournaments like Asia Cup and ICC World Cup.
If his early numbers against Bangladesh are anything to go by, he will be a part of Afghanistan’s bowling attack for years.
