Afghanistan have carved out a strong identity in international cricket through their bowling attack. Their spinners, in particular, have consistently kept opposition batters under pressure and played a crucial role in the team’s rise on the global stage.
With the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 approaching, Afghanistan’s best chance of dominating top teams once again lies in their bowling strength. Here let us take a look at three Afghanistan bowlers to watch out for in the T20 World Cup 2026.
Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan is Afghanistan’s first global superstar and has been central to their success since their early years in international cricket. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest T20 bowlers of all time, and his effectiveness comes not from extravagant turn but from his pace through the air and relentless stump-to-stump line.
His ability to build pressure and force mistakes has made him a prized asset in T20 leagues across the world. Rashid’s impact in international cricket has been equally remarkable. In 111 T20Is, he has claimed 187 wickets at an outstanding average of 13.59 and an economy rate of just 6.02, including nine four-wicket hauls and two five-wicket hauls.
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Left-arm pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi has emerged as the leader of Afghanistan’s pace attack in white-ball cricket since making his international debut in 2021. He is capable of swinging the ball both ways at pace, and quickly established himself as Afghanistan’s go-to bowler with the new ball.
Although he endured an indifferent outing at the 2022 T20 World Cup, Farooqi has continued to grow in consistency and confidence. His ability to strike early in the powerplay makes him a vital component of Afghanistan’s bowling unit. In 52 T20Is, he has taken 65 wickets at an average of 19.60 and an economy rate of 6.94.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Off-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman has followed a similar path to Rashid Khan, mixing off-breaks with leg-spin and deceptive googlies. His variations and control saw him become a highly sought-after T20 bowler around the world by the end of 2018.
Mujeeb made a strong impression in the 2021 T20 World Cup, starting the tournament with a brilliant 5 for 20 against Scotland. In 61 T20Is, he has taken 82 wickets at an average of 17.80 and an economy rate of 6.44.
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