Fazalhaq Farooqi

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All the latest information about the cricket player Fazalhaq Farooqi is collected here: relations between the players in the team, matches played, participation in tournaments.

Asia Cup | Twitter reacts as Afghanistan thrash Hong Kong in Asia Cup opener

Afghanistan beat Hong Kong by 94 runs in the opening game of the Asia Cup T20 2025 in Abu Dhabi. Sediqullah Atal and Azmatulah Omarzai shone with contrasting half-centuries to power Afghanistan to a formidable score before a disciplined bowling effort restricted Hong Kong to a paltry total.

Fazalhaq Farooqi10:52 PM, 09 September, 2025

Asia Cup | Twitter reacts as Hong Kong batter Anshy Rath becomes victim of umpiring howler

Fazalhaq Farooqi10:47 PM, 18 September, 2024

AFG vs SA | Farooqi and Ghazanfar trigger historic collapse as Afghans extract World Cup revenge

Fazalhaq Farooqi02:02 AM, 10 August, 2024

Men’s Hundred | Phil Salt's resurgence paired with Farooqi's three-wicket blitz shatters London

Fazalhaq Farooqi11:46 PM, 20 June, 2024

IND vs AFG | Surya’s masterclass alongside Bumrah’s mastery outclass Afghanistan in Barbados

International career

Fazalhaq Farooqi has been part of Afghanistan’s national cricket team since 2021. His performances in white-ball cricket have made him an important player in the squad.

2021

• Included in the squad for the Test series against Zimbabwe but did not play.
• Played the first T20I match on 20 March against Zimbabwe in Abu Dhabi.

2022

• Made his ODI debut on 25 January against the Netherlands in Doha.
• Played 16 T20I matches and took 20 wickets.

2023

• Participated in the ICC ODI World Cup.
• Took six wickets in six matches, including four against Sri Lanka on 30 October.

2024

• Became the highest wicket-taker in the T20 World Cup alongside Arshdeep Singh.
• Took five wickets in the first match against Uganda.
• Took four wickets in an important match against New Zealand.
• Helped Afghanistan reach the semi-finals of an ICC tournament for the first time.

Leagues Participation

Fazalhaq Farooqi has played in several major cricket leagues. His appearances in these leagues have helped him build his reputation as a skilled bowler.

Indian Premier League

Fazalhaq Farooqi joined the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2022, playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad. He played only three matches that season. In the 2025 IPL Mega Auction, he was bought by Rajasthan Royals for INR 2 crore. Farooqi is known for his ability to swing the ball and bowl yorkers, which will help strengthen Rajasthan Royals' bowling lineup.

Year	Team	Matches Played	Details
2022	Sunrisers Hyderabad	3	Made his debut in November 2022 against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
2023	Sunrisers Hyderabad	4	Played 4 matches but did not play in the next season.
2025	Rajasthan Royals	-	Bought for INR 2 crore to strengthen the bowling attack.

Big Bash League

Farooqi first played in the Big Bash League for Sydney Thunder in 2022. He played four matches but was dropped from the team due to off-field issues, leading to his contract being ended. In the 2024-2025 season, Farooqi returned to Sydney Thunder, hoping for a better run.

Year	Team	Matches Played	Details
2022	Sydney Thunder	4	Dropped after four matches due to issues and contract termination.
2024-2025	Sydney Thunder	-	Returned to the team, aiming for a stronger performance this season.

International T20 League

Farooqi made his debut in the International T20 League (ILT20) in 2023 with MI Emirates. He played an important role in helping MI Emirates win the title that season, taking 17 wickets in 8 matches. He will continue to play for the same team in the 2024-2025 season.

Year	Team	Matches Played	Details
2023	MI Emirates	8	Played a key role in the title win with 17 wickets.
2024-2025	MI Emirates	-	Returning to MI Emirates, hoping for another successful season.

Global T20 League Canada

In 2019, Farooqi joined Toronto Nationals for the Global T20 League Canada. Later, he played for Vancouver Knights in 2021. After a break due to the pandemic, Farooqi joined Montreal Tigers for the 2023-2024 season.

Year	Team	Details
2019	Toronto Nationals	Played for Toronto Nationals as a key bowler.
2021	Vancouver Knights	Played for Vancouver Knights, contributing effectively.
2023-2024	Montreal Tigers	Currently playing for Montreal Tigers.

Bangladesh Premier League

Farooqi debuted in the Bangladesh Premier League in 2022 for Minister Dhaka. He played for Comilla Victorians in 2023. Now, he plays for Dhaka Dominators in the 2024-2025 season.

Year	Team	Details
2022	Minister Dhaka	Debuted in the Bangladesh Premier League with Minister Dhaka.
2023	Comilla Victorians	Played for Comilla Victorians, contributing well with the ball.
2024-2025	Dhaka Dominators	Playing for Dhaka Dominators in the current season.

Lanka Premier League

Farooqi joined Colombo Stars in the Lanka Premier League in 2022. He played for them in the third season of the tournament.

Year	Team	Details
2022	Colombo Stars	Played in the third season of the Lanka Premier League.

Pakistan Super League

Farooqi played for Islamabad United in the 2023 Pakistan Super League. He took part in key matches, such as victories over Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans.

Year	Team	Details
2023	Islamabad United	Played important matches, including victories over Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans.

T20 Blast

Farooqi joined Nottinghamshire for the 2024 English T20 Blast season. He made his debut on July 5, 2024, and participated in six matches during the season.

Year	Team	Matches Played	Details
2024	Nottinghamshire	6	Debuted in the T20 Blast tournament on July 5, 2024.

Afghanistan Premier League

Farooqi played for Nangarhar in the first edition of the Afghanistan Premier League in 2018, representing his country in the competition.

Year	Team	Details
2018	Nangarhar	Played for Nangarhar in the inaugural Afghanistan Premier League.

Shpageeza Cricket League

Farooqi made his debut in the Shpageeza Cricket League in 2019 for Boost Defenders. In 2024, he played for Amo Sharks, taking 5 wickets for just 18 runs in a match against Bande-Amir Dragons.

Year	Team	Details
2019	Boost Defenders	Debuted in the Shpageeza Cricket League for Boost Defenders.
2024	Amo Sharks	Played a key role, taking 5 wickets for 18 runs against Bande-Amir Dragons.

Domestic career

Fazalhaq Farooqi started playing domestic cricket in the Ahmed Shah Abdali Tournament. His first-class debut was for Amo Region against Boost Region on 13 November 2017. He took one wicket for 116 runs in 27 overs. So far, he has played 12 matches in first-class cricket and has taken 22 wickets in 21 innings.

His List A career began in the Ghazi Amanullah Khan Regional ODI Tournament on 10 July 2018. He played for Amo Region against Kabul Region and conceded 49 runs in 9.5 overs without taking a wicket. In total, he has played 38 List A matches and has taken 50 wickets with an economy rate of 5.85.

He played his first T20 match on 14 October 2019 for Boost Defenders in the Shpageeza Cricket League against Band-e-Amir Dragons. He bowled two overs, conceded 22 runs, and did not take any wickets.

Records and achievements

Fazalhaq Farooqi has set several records in international cricket, showing his skills in major tournaments. His performances have included key wickets and match-winning spells.

• 2024 – Took the highest number of wickets at the ICC T20 World Cup. He claimed 17 wickets, finishing as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker along with Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh.
• 2023 – Picked up 12 wickets in six matches at the ODI World Cup against Bangladesh and Pakistan.
• 2023 – Achieved his best bowling figures in an ODI inning, taking 4/34 against Sri Lanka in Pune.
• 2023 – Registered his best match figures in ODIs with 7/50 against Sri Lanka in the same tournament.
• ODIs vs Sri Lanka – Has taken 10 wickets in eight matches against this team.

Personal life

Fazalhaq Farooqi is known for his cricket career, but some details about his personal life are also available. He keeps many things private, but some facts are known about his family, wealth, and lifestyle.

Family

Farooqi has a brother named Abdul Haq Farooqi. He is not married. There is little public information about his family.

Finance

As of 2024, his net worth is about $1 million. His income comes from cricket contracts, league matches, and sponsorships.

Cars and House

Farooqi has an interest in luxury cars. His collection includes a Lamborghini Huracan, a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and a BMW i8.

He owns a large house in Kabul. The house has modern facilities and a big lawn.

Scandals

Farooqi was fined by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) during the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He and three other players were penalized 10% of their match fee for breaking the PCB code of conduct in a game between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars at the Pindi Cricket Stadium.

Fans

There are no known incidents related to his fans. He has 380,000 followers on Instagram.