Mustafizur Rahman, The Fizz to fans, has been around for about 10 years. His left arm pace, tricky off cutters and ability to stay calm has made him a top performer in limited overs. His record against Afghanistan proves it.
Even with Afghanistan’s big hitters, Mustafizur has kept them in check. Whether it’s ODIs, fast T20s or the Asia Cup, Mustafizur has got wickets and kept things tight.
ODI Stats and Records vs Afghanistan (2018–2024)
From 2018 to 2024, Mustafizur played 11 ODIs against Afghanistan. He bowled 88.1 overs, took 19 wickets at an average of 22.68. His best performance was 4/58 and he had an economy of 4.88 which is good considering Afghanistan’s aggressive batting.
With a strike rate of 27.8, Mustafizur is a good option at the start and end of innings, using his slower balls well.
| Matches | Overs | Wickets | BBI | Average | Economy | Strike Rate | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 88.1 | 19 | 4/58 | 22.68 | 4.88 | 27.8 | 1 | 0 |
T20I Stats and Records vs Afghanistan (2019–2024)
In the T20 format Mustafizur played 8 games against Afghanistan . He took 6 wickets in 27 overs, allowing 196 runs. His best figures are 2/30. While his average of 32.66 is higher than in ODIs, he still kept things under control.
With an economy rate of 7.25, Mustafizur is used in the middle and late overs where his variations slow down the scoring.
| Matches | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Best | Average | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 27.0 | 196 | 6 | 2/30 | 32.66 | 7.25 | 27.0 |
Asia Cup Stats and Records vs Afghanistan
In the 2018 Asia Cup Super Four, Mustafizur kept Afghanistan’s batting in check. He bowled 9 overs, took 2 wickets and allowed 44 runs, with an economy of 4.89 which is great considering the situation.
His ability to stay calm and get wickets at important times helped Bangladesh defend a small total.
| Year | Match Stage | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | BBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Super Four | 9.0 | 1 | 44 | 2 | 2/44 |
As Bangladesh relies on its experienced bowlers, Mustafizur’s record against teams like Afghanistan will be valuable. His calmness and experience makes him a trusted player in the Bangladesh bowling lineup.
