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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Career Statistics Career Statistics Career Statistics Career Statistics Career Statistics Career Statistics Career Statistics Career Statistics Career Statistics Career Statistics First-Class: First-Class: First-Class: First-Class: First-Class: First-Class: First-Class: First-Class: First-Class: First-Class: 38 matches, 38 matches, 38 matches, 38 matches, 38 matches, 38 matches, 38 matches, 38 matches, 38 matches, 38 matches,Total Runs Scored ::Total Runs Scored ::Total Runs Scored ::Total Runs Scored ::Total Runs Scored ::Total Runs Scored ::Total Runs Scored ::Total Runs Scored ::Total Runs Scored ::Total Runs Scored ::Average Run Rate :35.00Average Run Rate :35.00Average Run Rate :35.00Average Run Rate :35.00Average Run Rate :35.00Average Run Rate :35.00Average Run Rate :35.00Average Run Rate :35.00Average Run Rate :35.00Average Run Rate :35.00Runs per Match :Runs per Match :Runs per Match :Runs per Match :Runs per Match :Runs per Match :Runs per Match :Runs per Match :Runs per Match :Runs per Match :T20I Average Score Per Game:26.T20I Average Score Per Game:26.T20I Average Score Per Game:26.T20I Average Score Per Game:26.T20I Average Score Per Game:26.T20I Average Score Per Game:26.T20I Average Score Per Game:26.T20I Average Score Per Game:26.T20I Average Score Per Game:26.T20I Average Score Per Game:26.Number Of First Class Games played :992 games at an average rate of47.Number Of First Class Games played :992 games at an average rate of47.Number Of First Class Games played :992 games at an average rate of47.Number Of First Class Games played :992 games at an average rate of47.Number Of First Class Games played :992 games at an average rate of47.Number Of First Class Games played :992 games at an average rate of47.Number Of First Class Games played :992 games at an average rate of47.Number Of First Class Games played :992 games at an average rate of47.Number Of First Class Games played :992 games at an average rate of47.Number Of First Class Games played :992 games at an average rate of47.Notable AchievementsNotable AchievementsNotable AchievementsNotable AchievementsNotable AchievementsNotable AchievementsNotable AchievementsNotable AchievementsNotable AchievementsNotable AchievementsRahmanullah Gurbaz gained significant attention for being the first Afghan batsman to score a century on ODI debut achieved in January against Ireland.Rahmanullah Gurbaz gained significant attention for being the first Afghan batsman to score a century on ODI debut achieved in January against Ireland.Rahmanullah Gurbaz gained significant attention for being the first Afghan batsman to score a century on ODI debut achieved in January against Ireland.Rahmanullah Gurbaz gained significant attention for being the first Afghan batsman to score a century on ODI debut achieved in January against Ireland.Rahmanullah Gurbaz gained significant attention for being the first Afghan batsman to score a century on ODI debut achieved in January against Ireland.Rahmanullah Gurbaz gained significant attention for being the first Afghan batsman to score a century on ODI debut achieved in January against Ireland.Rahmanullah Gurbaz gained significant attention for being the first Afghan batsman to score a century on ODI debut achieved in January against Ireland.Rahmanullah Gurbaz gained significant attention for being the first Afghan batsman to score a century on ODI debut achieved in January against Ireland.Rahmanullah Gurbaz gained significant attention for being the first Afghan batsman to score a century on ODI debut achieved in January against Ireland.Rahmanullah Gurbaz gained significant attention for being the first Afghan batsman to score a century on ODI debut achieved in January against Ireland.Personal LifePersonal LifePersonal LifePersonal LifePersonal LifePersonal LifePersonal LifePersonal LifePersonal LifePersonal LifeHe resides with his family Nangarhar Afghanistan comfortable flat shown fondness high-end automobiles notably owning BMW X5.He resides with his family Nangarhar Afghanistan comfortable flat shown fondness high-end automobiles notably owning BMW X5.He resides with his family Nangarhar Afghanistan comfortable flat shown fondness high-end automobiles notably owning BMW X5.He resides with his family Nangarhar Afghanistan comfortable flat shown fondness high-end automobiles notably owning BMW X5.He resides with his family Nangarhar Afghanistan comfortable flat shown fondness high-end automobiles notably owning BMW X5.He resides with his family Nangarhar Afghanistan comfortable flat shown fondness high-end automobiles notably owning BMW X5.He resides with his family Nangarhar Afghanistan comfortable flat shown fondness high-end automobiles notably owning BMW X5.He resides with his family Nangarhar Afghanistan comfortable flat shown fondness high-end automobiles notably owning BMW X5.He resides with his family Nangarhar Afghanistan comfortable flat shown fondness high-end automobiles notably owning BMW X5.He resides with his family Nangarhar Afghanistan comfortable flat shown fondness high-end automobiles notably owning BMW X5.Net Worth SalaryNet Worth SalaryNet Worth SalaryNet Worth SalaryNet Worth SalaryNet Worth SalaryNet Worth SalaryNet Worth SalaryNet Worth SalaryNet Worth SalaryEstimated Net worth $ million ₹ Crore ApproxEstimated Net worth $ million ₹ Crore ApproxEstimated Net worth $ million ₹ Crore ApproxEstimated Net worth $ million ₹ Crore ApproxEstimated Net worth $ million ₹ Crore ApproxEstimated Net worth $ million ₹ Crore ApproxEstimated Net worth $ million ₹ Crore ApproxEstimated Net worth $ million ₹ Crore ApproxEstimated Net worth $ million ₹ Crore ApproxEstimated Net worth $ million ₹ Crore ApproxSalary Signed by Kolkata Knight Riders Gujarat Titans IPL season₹,Salary Signed by Kolkata Knight Riders Gujarat Titans IPL season₹,Salary Signed by Kolkata Knight Riders Gujarat Titans IPL season₹,Salary Signed by Kolkata Knight Riders Gujarat Titans IPL season₹,Salary Signed by Kolkata Knight Riders Gujarat Titans IPL season₹,Salary Signed by Kolkata Knight Riders Gujarat Titans IPL season₹,Salary Signed by Kolkata Knight Riders Gujarat Titans IPL season₹,Salary Signed by Kolkata Knight Riders Gujarat Titans IPL season₹,Salary Signed by Kolkata Knight Riders Gujarat Titans IPL season₹,Salary Signed by Kolkata Knight Riders Gujarat Titans IPL season₹,Future ProspectsFuture ProspectsFuture ProspectsFuture ProspectsFuture ProspectsFuture ProspectsFuture ProspectsFuture ProspectsFuture ProspectsFuture ProspectsAs Rahmanullah continues excel international cricket potential both off field poised further growth opportunities endorsements future cricketing endeavors.As Rahmanullah continues excel international cricket potential both off field poised further growth opportunities endorsements future cricketing endeavors.As Rahmanullah continues excel international cricket potential both off field poised further growth opportunities endorsements future cricketing endeavors.As Rahmanullah continues excel international cricket potential both off field poised further growth opportunities endorsements future cricketing endeavors.As Rahmanullah continues excel international cricket potential both off field poised further growth opportunities endorsements future cricketing endeavors.As Rahmanullah continues excel international cricket potential both off field poised further growth opportunities endorsements future cricketing endeavors.As Rahmanullah continues excel international cricket potential both off field poised further growth opportunities endorsements future cricketing endeavors.As Rahmanullah continues excel international cricket potential both off field poised further growth opportunities endorsements future cricketing endeavors.As Rahmanullah continues excel international cricket potential both off field poised further growth opportunities endorsements future cricketing endeavors.As Rahmanullah continues excel international cricket potential both off field poised further growth opportunities endorsements future cricketing endeavors.His journey from Kabul streets to international stardom underscores resilience passion sport making role model aspiring cricketers beyond.His journey from Kabul streets to international stardom underscores resilience passion sport making role model aspiring cricketers beyond.His journey from Kabul streets to international stardom underscores resilience passion sport making role model aspiring cricketers beyond.His journey from Kabul streets to international stardom underscores resilience passion sport making role model aspiring cricketers beyond.His journey from Kabul streets to international stardom underscores resilience passion sport making role model aspiring cricketers beyond.His journey from Kabul streets to international stardom underscores resilience passion sport making role model aspiring cricketers beyond.His journey from Kabul streets to international stardom underscores resilience passion sport making role model aspiring cricketers beyond.His journey from Kabul streets to international stardom underscores resilience passion sport making role model aspiring cricketers beyond.His journey from Kabul streets to international stardom underscores resilience passion sport making role model aspiring cricketers beyond.His journey from Kabul streets to international stardom underscores resilience passion sport making role model aspiring cricketers beyond.