Rahmanullah Gurbaz: From Kabul Streets To Cricket Stardom
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, born on 28 November 2001 in Kabul, Afghanistan, has become the leading run-scorer at the T20 World Cup 2024. Known for his explosive batting and wicket-keeping skills, he is currently Afghanistan's top batting talent.
Gurbaz made his international debut for Afghanistan in September 2019. Since then, he has been a key player in both One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).

- Full Name: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Date of Birth: 28 November 2001 (Age 22)
- Place of Birth: Kabul, Afghanistan
- Height: 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
- Batting Style: Right-handed
- Role: Top-order batter, Wicket-keeper
Rahmanullah Gurbaz was born into a family from the Gurbaz tribe. Growing up in Kabul, he developed a passion for cricket early on. Despite initial resistance from his family, his talent was recognised by friends and coaches.
Education and Career Beginnings
Gurbaz began his cricket journey with his List A debut for Afghanistan A against Zimbabwe A in January 2017. He played his first T20 match for Mis Ainak Knights in the 2017 Shpageeza Cricket League and made his first-class debut for Mis Ainak Region in the 2018 Ahmad Shah Abdali 4-day Tournament.
Professional Career
Recent Performances
Gurbaz has consistently shown his batting skills, recently becoming the leading run-scorer of the tournament. This achievement solidifies his status as Afghanistan's premier batting talent.
Domestic Teams
- Boost Region (2017)
- Mis Ainak Region (2017/18–2019/20)
- Kabul Region (2018/19–present)
- Khulna Tigers (2019/20)
- Kandy Tuskers (2020)
- Kathmandu Kings XI (2021)
- Multan Sultans (2021)
- Jaffna Kings (2021–2023)
- Islamabad United (2022)
- Guyana Amazon Warriors (2022)
- Gujarat Titans (2022–present)
- Rangpur Riders (2023–present)
- Kolkata Knight Riders (2023–present)
International Career
- T20I Debut: 14 September 2019 against Zimbabwe
- ODI Debut: 21 January 2021 against Ireland; scored a century on debut
- Test Debut: 28 February 2024 against Ireland
Carrer Statistics
- T20Is:: Played in 52 matches scoring an average of 26.28 runs with a total of 1,367 runs.
- T20Is:: Played in 52 matches scoring an average of 26.28 runs with a total of 1,367 runs.
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| T20Is | : Played in 52 matches scoring an average of 26.28 runs with a total of 1,367 runs. |
| T20Is | : Played in 52 matches scoring an average of 26.28 runs with a total of 1,367 runs. |
| T20Is | : Played in 52 matches scoring an average of 26.28 runs with a total of 1,367 runs. |
| T20Is | : Played in 52 matches scoring an average of 26.28 runs with a total of 1,367 runs. |
| T20Is | : Played in 52 matches scoring an average of26.28 runs with a total of1,367 runs. |
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