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Aayan Afzal Khan

Aayan Afzal Khan is a young, rising UAE all-rounder, known for his slow left-arm orthodox spin and right-handed batting, playing for the Gulf Giants in the ILT20, UAE national team, and other franchises like the Montreal Tigers, holding records such as the best bowling figures by a UAE player in ILT20 history (4/16). He debuted internationally in 2022 and is a prominent talent in domestic and franchise leagues, aiming for personal and team success. 

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Full Name
Aayan Afzal Khan
Born
November 15, 2005
Birth Place
Margao, Goa, India
Nationality
United Arab Emirates
Role
Bowling Allrounder
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Slow left-arm orthodox
Country
United Arab Emirates
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Sharjah vs Dubai · Match 15 List A April 8, 2026 18 18 1 0 100.00
Fujairah vs Sharjah · Match 12 List A April 6, 2026 2 8 0 0 25.00
Sharjah vs Abu Dhabi · Match 8 List A April 3, 2026 9 20 0 0 45.00
Ajman vs Sharjah · Match 6 List A April 1, 2026 5 7 0 0 71.43
Sharjah vs Emirates Blues · Match 3 List A March 30, 2026 86 89 5 5 96.63
Emirates Blues vs Sharjah · 2nd Semi-Final T10 February 7, 2026 14 7 0 1 200.00

Matches

Nepal Nepal
289/7
Result
248/8
NEP won by 6 runs May 1, 2026 9:15 am
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
268/7
Result
243/10
UAE won by 25 runs April 27, 2026 9:15 am
Oman Oman
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Professional Teams

  • International: United Arab Emirates (UAE)
  • Franchise/Domestic:
    • Gulf Giants (DP World ILT20)
    • Montreal Tigers (Global T20 Canada)
    • Chennai Brave Jaguars (KPL)
    • Deccan Gladiators (Abu Dhabi T10)
    • Emirates Blues, Fujairah, UAE U19, etc. 

International Debuts

  • T20I Debut: September 25, 2022, vs. Bangladesh in Dubai.
  • ODI Debut: November 14, 2022, vs. Nepal in Kirtipur. 

Recent International Matches

  • Last T20I: October 4, 2024, vs. USA in Wanderers Cricket Ground.
  • Last ODI: May 14, 2025, vs. Scotland in Utrecht. 

Records & Awards

  • Best Bowling Figures (ILT20): 4/16 for Gulf Giants, a record for a UAE player in the league.
  • International Debut: T20I debut (Sept 2022) and ODI debut (Nov 2022) for UAE.
  • Key Performances: Scored 25 & took a wicket on T20I debut; scored 94* in an ODI.
  • Ambition: Aims to win prestigious awards like the UAE Player of the Tournament in ILT20. 

Career Highlights

  • Aayan quickly rose as a key UAE talent, making his international debut in 2022 and featuring in the 2022 T20 World Cup squad.
  • He has impressed in franchise leagues like the ILT20 with his economical spin and handy lower-order batting, earning praise and recognition.
  • He focuses on team wins and contributing whenever needed, aiming to grow as a cricketer.