Shoriful Islam, a left-arm fast bowler, is now a key part of Bangladesh’s cricket team. He’s known for his pace, swing and aggression. He’s played against Afghanistan quite a few times now who have become a strong team in international cricket.
Shoriful has done well in Tests, ODIs, T20Is and Asia Cup. This piece takes a look at his bowling stats against Afghanistan in tables.
Test Stats and Records vs Afghanistan
Shoriful has played only one Test against Afghanistan but he made it count. He took 5 wickets overall and bowled well.
| Year | Matches | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Avg | Economy | Strike Rate | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 18.0 | 56 | 5 | 11.20 | 3.11 | 21.6 | 0 | 0 |
This shows how good he is with the red ball, troubling batsmen with constant pressure.
ODI Stats and Records vs Afghanistan
From 2022 to 2024 Shoriful played 9 ODIs against Afghanistan and took wickets often.
| Years | Matches | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Avg | Economy | Strike Rate | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–2024 | 9 | 73.2 | 343 | 14 | 24.50 | 4.67 | 31.4 | 1 | 0 |
With a 4/21 best, Shoriful is often the go to bowler in the middle overs.
T20I Stats and Records vs Afghanistan
He’s played only 3 T20I but has shown some real talent with the ball.
| Years | Matches | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Avg | Economy | Strike Rate | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–2023 | 3 | 9.4 | 84 | 4 | 21.00 | 8.68 | 14.5 | 0 | 0 |
His 3/29 in a T20I showed he can perform under pressure, especially in the last overs.
Asia Cup 2023 Stats and Records vs Afghanistan
Shoriful played in the Asia Cup 2023 against Afghanistan. He took 3 wickets for 36 runs in 9 overs and helped Bangladesh win.
| Year | Matches | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Economy | Avg | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 9.0 | 36 | 3 | 4.00 | 12.00 | 18.0 |
This showed his cool head in a big tournament, he’s a reliable choice in big matches.
Shoriful Islam’s bowling stats against Afghanistan shows both his potential and what he’s already done. Whether it’s Tests or shorter formats, he’s made an impact. His ability to adapt to different formats, get wickets when it matters and stay disciplined makes him one of Bangladesh’s best fast bowlers.
