Gulbadin Naib is set to be Afghanistan‘s go-to all-rounder in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. Starting September 9th, his experience with both bat and ball will be crucial for the team. This tournament is the perfect warm-up for him and the squad as they gear up for the T20 World Cup right after.
Gulbadin Naib Highest Score in Asia Cup
| Player | Year | Balls | Runs | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulbadin Naib | 2018 | 38 | 42* | 5 | 0 |
Naib’s highest Asia Cup score came in the 2018 ODI edition against a strong opposition where he remained unbeaten on 42 runs off 38 balls. A steady and mature innings, this knock helped stabilize Afghanistan’s batting in crucial moments of the match.
Gulbadin Naib T20 Stats
| Player | Mat | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 50s/100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulbadin Naib | 74 | 64 | 945 | 20.54 | 121.94 | 3/0 |
Gulbadin Naib is a seasoned T20 international all-rounder, known for his right-handed batting and useful medium-fast bowling. He has appeared in 74 T20Is scoring 945 runs at an average of 20.54 with a healthy strike rate of almost 122, including 3 half-centuries. His capability to contribute crucial runs in the middle order adds depth and balance to Afghanistan’s batting lineup.
Gulbadin Naib Stats in Asia Cup
| Year | Innings | Runs | Avg | 50/100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | 71 | 35.5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 108 | 27.0 | 0 |
Naib participated in multiple Asia Cup editions with notable performances mainly in the ODI format between 2018 and 2023. Over 7 innings in the Asia Cup, he scored 108 runs with a commendable average of 27.00, including his highest unbeaten 42 in 2023, helping Afghanistan maintain competitive totals.
Gulbadin Naib’s All-round Contributions
Beyond his batting, Naib plays a key role as a bowler, providing important breakthroughs with his right-arm medium fast bowling. In T20s, he has 33 wickets at an economy around 8 runs per over, making him an effective all-rounder in Afghanistan’s squad. His combined batting and bowling skills make him an invaluable player in major tournaments like the Asia Cup and upcoming T20 World Cup.
Asia Cup 2025 Cricket Teams and Squads
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.
