Fazalhaq Farooqi, Afghanistan’s left-arm fast bowler is making a name in international cricket. He’s known for his pace, swing and smart use of different deliveries. He can take wickets with the new ball and bowl well at the end of an innings which makes him one of Afghanistan’s most reliable bowlers in limited-overs cricket.
Since 2022, Farooqi has been playing against Bangladesh in both ODIs and T20Is. Farooqi has enjoyed some good spells and learned others in difficult circumstances. Here are his bowling statistics and records against Bangladesh in all formats.
ODI Bowling Stats vs Bangladesh
| Years | Matches | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Avg | Economy Rate | Strike Rate | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–2024 | 11 | 77.5 | 422 | 15 | 28.13 | 5.42 | 31.1 | 1 | 0 |
Farooqi has played 11 ODIs against Bangladesh, taking 15 wickets at an average of 28.13. His personal record of best bowling stands at 4 wickets for 54 runs, which suggests his ability to snatch crucial breakthroughs in the match’s early phases.
He can get early movement with the new ball which has often given Afghanistan an edge. But he also had challenges from Bangladesh’s competent middle order, so his average and strike rate are decent but not great.
T20I Bowling Stats vs Bangladesh
| Years | Matches | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Avg | Economy Rate | Strike Rate | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2024 | 6 | 21.0 | 140 | 7 | 20.00 | 6.66 | 18.0 | 0 | 0 |
Farooqi has played 6 T20I matches for Bangladesh, taking 7 wickets at an average of 20.00, with an economy rate of 6.66, which is very decent given the batter-friendly nature of this format. He performed well with a 3 for 18 performance, showing he can dismantle top orders and restrict runs in the powerplay.
This shows that he excels in the shorter format, performing under pressure and bowling critical overs for Afghanistan.
Asia Cup Record vs Bangladesh
Fazalhaq Farooqi played against Bangladesh in the 2023 Asia Cup. He bowled 6 overs including 1 maiden but didn’t get a wicket and conceded 53 runs. It was a rare bad day in what has otherwise been a good career. Still he is willing to bowl in tough situations which shows his maturity.
Fazalhaq Farooqi’s record against Bangladesh shows how much he is growing in international cricket. With 22 wickets in all formats including important performances in both ODIs and T20Is he has already made an impact. Though he can still get better especially in big tournaments like the Asia Cup, Farooqi is becoming one of Afghanistan’s most reliable strike bowlers. His future matches against Bangladesh will be interesting to watch.
