Afghanistan vs Scotland - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2021
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 2 H2H matches (2016–2021)
Last 2 H2H Results (AFG perspective)
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Season Comparison
Current Standings
AFG
W2 L3
SCO
W0 L5
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Michael Leask
SCO
Fours (2+)
George Munsey
SCO
Catches (1+)
Matthew Cross
SCO
Catches (1+)
Brad Wheal
SCO
Catches (1+)
Richie Berrington
SCO
Catches (1+)
Chris Greaves
SCO
Catches (1+)
George Munsey
SCO
Fours (2+)
Gulbadin Naib
AFG
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 2 H2H matches
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2025). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW vs DV 26 Dec 2025 | 140/7 (20) | 144/5 (19.3) | 284 |
| MIE vs ADKR 02 Jan 2026 | 120/8 (20) | 121/3 (16.1) | 241 |
| AFG vs WI 19 Jan 2026 | 181/3 (20) | 143/9 (20) | 324 |
| AFG vs WI 21 Jan 2026 | 189/4 (20) | 150/10 (18.5) | 339 |
| AFG vs WI 22 Jan 2026 | 151/7 (20) | 136/8 (20) | 287 |
AFG at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Ibrahim Zadran
732 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Rashid Khan
41 wkts
SCO at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Richie Berrington
54 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Safyaan Sharif
3 wkts
Hit Rates
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Afghanistan
Playing XI in this match
Scotland
Playing XI in this match
Afghanistan · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazratullah Zazai | b Mark Watt | 44 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 146.67 |
| Mohammad Shahzad (wk) | c Chris Greaves b Safyaan Sharif | 22 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 146.67 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | c Kyle Coetzer b Josh Davey | 46 | 37 | 1 | 4 | 124.32 |
| Najibullah Zadran | c Brad Wheal b Safyaan Sharif | 59 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 173.53 |
| Mohammad Nabi (c) | not out | 11* | 4 | 2 | 0 | 275 |
Scotland · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Wheal | 4 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 10.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Michael Leask | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Safyaan Sharif | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Davey | 4 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 10.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Mark Watt | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 5.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Chris Greaves | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Scotland · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Munsey | b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 25 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 138.89 |
| Kyle Coetzer (c) | b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 142.86 |
| Calum MacLeod | lbw b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Richie Berrington | lbw b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Cross (wk) | c Mohammad Shahzad b Naveen ul Haq | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Leask | lbw b Rashid Khan | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Greaves | lbw b Rashid Khan | 12 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Mark Watt | b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Josh Davey | lbw b Rashid Khan | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Safyaan Sharif | not out | 3* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Brad Wheal | b Rashid Khan | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Nabi (c) | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Naveen ul Haq | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 2.2 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 4.09 | 0 | 0 |
| Karim Janat | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Najibullah Zadran
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Safyaan Sharif
SCO
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Rashid Khan
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Mark Watt
SCO
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
George Munsey
SCO
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
Hazratullah Zazai
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Josh Davey
SCO
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Mohammad Shahzad
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Chris Greaves
SCO
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Kyle Coetzer
SCO
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Naveen ul Haq
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Brad Wheal
SCO
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Karim Janat
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Michael Leask
SCO
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Calum MacLeod
SCO
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Richie Berrington
SCO
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Matthew Cross
SCO
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Afghanistan vs Scotland: who played
Afghanistan won by 130 runs in T20 World Cup 2021 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 25 October 2021. Najibullah Zadran top-scored with 59 off 34 balls and Mujeeb Ur Rahman took 5/20.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Afghanistan vs Scotland?
Afghanistan XI: Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi (c), Asghar Afghan, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Naveen ul Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Scotland XI: George Munsey, Kyle Coetzer (c), Calum MacLeod, Richie Berrington, Matthew Cross (wk), Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Josh Davey, Safyaan Sharif, Brad Wheal.
Who won Afghanistan vs Scotland?
Afghanistan won by 130 runs.
When and where was Afghanistan vs Scotland played?
Afghanistan vs Scotland was played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Monday 25 October 2021, in T20 World Cup 2021.
What were the final scores in Afghanistan vs Scotland?
Afghanistan scored 190/4 in 20 overs. Scotland scored 60/10 in 10.2 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Afghanistan vs Scotland?
Mujeeb Ur Rahman was named Statz MVP. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Afghanistan vs Scotland?
Najibullah Zadran top-scored with 59 off 34 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Afghanistan vs Scotland?
Mujeeb Ur Rahman took 5/20 in 4 overs.