Hashmatullah Shahidi Cricket Player Profile

Hashmatullah Shahidi is a professional Cricket player representing Afghanistan. Born on 1994-11-04 in Afghanistan, they operate primarily as a Batter on the field. Over the course of their career, Hashmatullah Shahidi has featured for Afghanistan, Mis Ainak Knights, Band-e-Amir Dragons, Afghanistan Women, Boost Defenders, Maiwand Defenders, Far West United, Amo Region, Band-e-Amir different teams, including national setups, top-tier domestic sides, and competitive franchise leagues. Known for their tactical execution and steady presence as a Batter, they remain an integral figure across all formats and tournaments they compete in.

Hashmatullah Shahidi is an Afghanistan top-order batter, known for his left-handed batting and for becoming the first Afghan player to score a Test double century. He made his international limited-overs debuts in 2013 and later played in Afghanistan’s inaugural Test. His batting style is {BATTING_STYLE}, and his bowling style is {BOWLING_STYLE}. Born in {BIRTHPLACE} on {DOB}, he has represented Afghanistan in international cricket.

Profile

Shahidi made his ODI debut against Kenya in October 2013. He made his Test debut against India on 14 June 2018, in Afghanistan’s first Test, and scored an unbeaten 36 in the second innings. In the 2017–18 Ahmad Shah Abdali 4-day Tournament final, he scored 163 for Band-e-Amir Region against Speen Ghar Region.

In March 2021, Shahidi scored an unbeaten 200 against Zimbabwe, becoming the first Afghan batter to make a Test double century. He captained Afghanistan at the 2023 Cricket World Cup, scoring 80 against India and an unbeaten 48 against Pakistan. In December 2024, he made 246 against Zimbabwe, then the highest Test score by an Afghan batter. In June 2026, he scored his first ODI century, against India.

Records

Became the first Afghan player to score a Test double century with an unbeaten 200 against Zimbabwe on 11 March 2021.

Scored 246 against Zimbabwe in December 2024, the highest individual Test score by an Afghan batter at that time.

FAQs

When did Hashmatullah Shahidi make his ODI debut?

He made his ODI debut against Kenya in October 2013.

What is Hashmatullah Shahidi's highest Test score?

His highest Test score is 246, made against Zimbabwe in December 2024.

Has Hashmatullah Shahidi played in the Indian T20 League?

No. The available career summary lists no Indian T20 League appearances.

What was Hashmatullah Shahidi's first ODI century?

He scored his first ODI century against India in June 2026.