Abu Dhabi, September 9, 2025 – Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi will chase a historic record in the opening match of the Asia Cup 2025 against Hong Kong at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. The 20-over game begins at 8:00 PM IST, and Nabi requires 51 runs to become the first Afghanistan cricketer to score 6000 international runs. This milestone would make the 40-year-old a pioneer in Afghan cricket history.
Nabi currently has 5949 runs across formats from 312 international appearances. His record includes 33 runs in three Tests, 3667 runs in 173 ODIs, and 2249 runs in 136 T20Is. He is Afghanistan’s highest run-getter in T20Is and the second-highest in ODIs, highlighting his consistency over nearly two decades.
Nabi’s overall record for Afghanistan
| PLAYER | MATCHES | RUNS | BEST SCORE | AVERAGE | 100/50 | 4/6s |
| Mohammad Nabi | 312 | 5949 | 136 | 24.48 | 2/23 | 402/223 |
| Rahmat Shah | 135 | 4948 | 234 | 36.65 | 8/36 | 461/46 |
| Mohammad Shahzad | 159 | 4844 | 131* | 31.25 | 7/26 | 564/132 |
| Asghar Afghan | 195 | 4246 | 164 | 24.83 | 2/19 | 287/145 |
| Najibullah Zadran | 199 | 3890 | 104* | 29.24 | 1/23 | 304/165 |
Asia Cup T20 stats for Nabi and Rashid
In the Asia Cup T20 format, Nabi has registered 51 runs in seven innings across two editions. He has also contributed with the ball, picking up seven wickets in this prestigious continental event. His all-round ability has been vital for Afghanistan’s progress in limited-overs cricket.
Skipper Rashid Khan will also have the chance to enter the record books. The star leg-spinner is already the highest wicket-taker in T20I cricket worldwide. In Asia Cup T20 matches, Rashid has taken 11 wickets in eight games so far. If he dismisses at least three Hong Kong batters, Rashid will surpass Bhuvneshwar Kumar to become the leading wicket-taker in Asia Cup T20 history.
Historic opportunity for Afghan cricket
For Afghanistan, the Asia Cup 2025 opener provides more than just a winning start. It is a chance for the country’s two biggest cricket icons to etch their names deeper in cricket history. Nabi’s pursuit of 6000 runs and Rashid’s bid for the Asia Cup T20 wickets record reflect Afghanistan’s rapid rise in world cricket.
Fans will watch closely as Mohammad Nabi, the veteran leader, and Rashid Khan, the dynamic captain, aim for twin milestones in Abu Dhabi.
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