Full Name
Faisal Khan Ahmadzai
Born
30 December 2004
Country
Afghanistan
Role
All-Rounder
Batting Style
Right-handed
Bowling Style
Left-arm medium pace
Faisal Khan Ahmadzai
Faisal Khan Ahmadzai
Faisal Khan Ahmadzai
Faisal Khan Ahmadzai is a promising Afghan cricketer who was drafted by MI New York for the 2026 Major League Cricket (MLC) season. Born on 30 December 2004, he is a right-handed middle-order batter and a left-arm fast‑medium bowler.
He has represented Afghanistan Under-19s in international youth cricket, where he has delivered impressive performances with both bat and ball. In domestic cricket, he has played for teams such as Mis Ainak Knights and Silicon Valley Strikers.
Table of Content
Stats
| Match | Format | Date | Runs | BF | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh Under-19s vs Afghanistan Under-19s · 5th Youth ODI | List A | November 9, 2025 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 18.75 |
| Bangladesh Under-19s vs Afghanistan Under-19s · 4th Youth ODI | List A | November 7, 2025 | 112 | 116 | 10 | 4 | 96.55 |
| Bangladesh Under-19s vs Afghanistan Under-19s · 3rd Youth ODI | List A | November 5, 2025 | 100 | 105 | 14 | 2 | 95.24 |
| Bangladesh Under-19s vs Afghanistan Under-19s · 1st Youth ODI | List A | October 28, 2025 | 33 | 46 | 3 | 0 | 71.74 |
| Sri Lanka Under-19s vs Afghanistan Under-19s · Match 6 | List A | December 1, 2024 | 14 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 60.87 |
| Silicon Valley Strikers vs East Bay Blazers · Match 12 | T20 | September 7, 2024 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 111.11 |
| Match | Format | Date | Over | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Strikers vs East Bay Blazers · Match 12 | T20 | September 7, 2024 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Silicon Valley Strikers vs Golden State Grizzlies · Match 9 | T20 | September 6, 2024 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.50 |
| Series | Format | Date | Runs | BF | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri Series in India 2025 | LISTA | Nov 17, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025 | 14 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 82.35 |
| Afghanistan Under-19 tour of Bangladesh 2025 | LISTA | Oct 28, 2025 - Nov 9, 2025 | 248 | 283 | 27 | 6 | 87.63 |
| ACC U19 Asia Cup 2024 | LISTA | Nov 29, 2024 - Dec 8, 2024 | 14 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 60.87 |
| Minor League Cricket 2024 | T20 | Aug 30, 2024 - Oct 6, 2024 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 111.11 |
| Series | Format | Date | Over | M | R | W | BBi | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor League Cricket 2024 | T20 | Aug 30, 2024 - Oct 6, 2024 | 6 | 0 | 26 | 4 | 3/10 | 4.33 |
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | BF | HS | AVG | SR | Not Out | 4s | 6s | 50s | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Class | 3 | 6 | 71 | 167 | 48 | 11.8300 | 42.5100 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Format | Matches | Innings | Overs | Balls | Runs | Wkts | AVG | Econ | SR | Bbi | Bbm | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Class | 3 | 5 | 59.00 | 354 | 228 | 5 | 45.6000 | 3.8600 | 70.8000 | 3/50 | 3/92 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Match | Format | Date | Runs | BF | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh Under-19s vs Afghanistan Under-19s · 4th Youth ODI | List A | November 7, 2025 | 112 | 116 | 10 | 4 | 96.55 |
| Bangladesh Under-19s vs Afghanistan Under-19s · 3rd Youth ODI | List A | November 5, 2025 | 100 | 105 | 14 | 2 | 95.24 |
Major Teams Represented
- Current & Franchise Teams: MI New York, Silicon Valley Strikers, East Bay Blazers
- Past & Domestic Teams: Afghanistan Under-19s, Boost Region, Mis-e-Ainak Region, Mis-e-Ainak Knights, Mahipar Stars
Key Debuts
- Youth Test Debut: Represented Afghanistan Under-19s in Youth Test matches.
- Youth ODI Debut: Played for Afghanistan Under-19s (notably during the U-19 World Cup and bilateral series).
- Domestic Debut: Featured for domestic sides including Mis-e-Ainak Region, Boost Region, and Mahipar Stars.
Career Records & Milestones
- U-19 World Cup Record: Registered the highest individual score by an Afghanistan batter in ICC U-19 Men's Cricket World Cup history, smashing 163 runs against Ireland.
- Highest U-19 Partnership: Shared a record-breaking 188-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Mahboob Khan in the U-19 World Cup.
Statistics (select Formats)
- Youth ODIs: Played 6 matches, scoring 142 runs with an average of 28.40 and a strike rate of 82.56.
- First-Class/Regional: Averaged 11.83 in limited FC appearances, displaying composure in the middle order.
- Minor League Cricket: Proved his effectiveness in T20 conditions with standout metrics like a 6.50 bowling average, a 3/10 best bowling figure, and impressive economy rates.
