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Ariful Islam

Ariful Islam, the young Bangladeshi batter (born Dec 8, 2004), is a rising star known for his explosive batting, playing for Sylhet Titans, Fortune Barishal, and the Bangladesh U19s, with debuts in U19 WC (2022, 2024), PJL (2022) & BPL (2024). He's a right-handed batter, often an off-break bowler, recognized for his role in Bangladesh's strong U19 performances, including key contributions in the 2024 U19 World Cup. 

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Full Name
Ariful Islam
Born
8 December 2004
Place Of Birth
Kishoreganj, Bangladesh
Country
Bangladesh
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right arm Offbreak
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Central Zone (Bangladesh) vs East Zone (Bangladesh) · Match 4 List A February 26, 2026 21 39 3 0 53.85
Central Zone (Bangladesh) vs South Zone (Bangladesh) · Match 2 List A February 23, 2026 1 7 0 0 14.29
Rajshahi Warriors vs Sylhet Titans · Qualifier 2 T20 January 21, 2026 0 6 0 0 0.00
Rangpur Riders vs Sylhet Titans · Eliminator T20 January 20, 2026 17 18 3 0 94.44
Sylhet Titans vs Rangpur Riders · Match 23 T20 January 12, 2026 21 26 2 1 80.77
Dhaka Capitals vs Sylhet Titans · Match 18 T20 January 8, 2026 38 29 4 0 131.03

Matches

North Zone (Bangladesh) North Zone (Bangladesh)
238/10
Result
239/5
CZ won by 5 wickets March 3, 2026 1:45 pm
Central Zone (Bangladesh) Central Zone (Bangladesh)
North Zone (Bangladesh) North Zone (Bangladesh)
Central Zone (Bangladesh) Central Zone (Bangladesh)
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Major Teams Represented

  • International/National: Bangladesh U19
  • Domestic/Franchise: Sylhet Titans (BPL), Fortune Barishal (BPL)
  • International Youth/Development: Bangladesh U19
  • Other: Pakistan Junior League (Gujranwala Giants) 

Career Highlights & Debuts

  • U19 World Cup: Featured prominently for Bangladesh in the 2022 and 2024 editions, showcasing his talent on the global stage.
  • Pakistan Junior League (PJL): Played for Gujranwala Giants in 2022, gaining international franchise experience.
  • BPL Debut: Debuted in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) with Sylhet Titans. 

Playing Style & Strengths

  • An aggressive, right-handed batter known for clearing boundaries.
  • Can contribute with his off-spin bowling, making him a valuable all-round option. 

Significance

  • A key young talent in Bangladesh cricket, seen as a future star for the national team.
  • His performances in high-pressure youth tournaments and the BPL highlight his potential and leadership qualities.