Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a right handed batsman and wicketkeeper from Afghanistan. He has made a name in international cricket, T20 leagues, he is the opener batsman who plays as a powerful striker, he has already become the name to follow both by fans and franchises.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz Profile
Rahmanullah Gurbaz was born on November 28, 2001, and he is now 23 years old (as of June 2025) and soon will be 24 years in November. At such a young age, he has achieved a lot in his cricketing career and is considered a solid top-order batsman and wicketkeeper.
| Field | Detail |
| Full Name | Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
| Date of Birth | November 28, 2001 |
| Birthplace | kabul, Afghanistan |
| Age | 23 years (as of June 2025) |
| Batting Style | Right-hand batter |
| Playing Role | Wicketkeeper-batsman |
| National Team Debut | 2019 (T20I vs Zimbabwe) |
| Major Teams | Afghanistan, Kolkata Knight Riders, Multan Sultans, Guyana Amazon Warriors |
| Jersey Number | 21 (National Team), 5 (IPL) |
| Age (2025) | 23 |
| Zodiac | Sagittarius |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz Stats
Rahmanullah Gurbaz has performed consistently across formats and, more importantly, in T20 cricket, where his aggressive intent has served Afghanistan well to provide flying starts on many occasions.
Career Batting Stats
Right-Handed Batsman
| Format | Span | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
| Test | 2024 | 1 | 51 | 25.5 | 48.6 |
| ODI | 2021– | 49 | 1785 | 37.2 | 87.8 |
| T20I | 2019– | 66 | 1683 | 25.5 | 134.4 |
| IPL | 2023– | 19 | 363 | 21.4 | 134.9 |
| 1st Class | 2018–24 | 13 | 992 | 47.2 | 70.6 |
| List A | 2017– | 78 | 2589 | 37.5 | 91.5 |
| T20 | 2019– | 216 | 5128 | 24.6 | 146.3 |
Career Fielding Stats
Wicketkeeper
| Format | Span | Catches | Run Outs | Stumpings |
| Test | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 2021– | 25 | 5 | 2 |
| T20I | 2019– | 36 | 4 | 4 |
| IPL | 2023– | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| 1st Class | 2018–24 | 18 | 0 | 5 |
| List A | 2017– | 55 | 8 | 7 |
| T20 | 2019– | 117 | 4 | 4 |
Career Bowling Stats
Right-Arm Medium Bowler
| Format | Span | Matches | Wickets | Economy | Average |
| Test | 2024 | 1 | – | – | – |
| ODI | 2021– | 49 | 0 | 0.00 | – |
| T20I | 2019– | 66 | – | – | – |
| IPL | 2023– | 19 | – | – | – |
| 1st Class | 2018–24 | 13 | – | – | – |
| List A | 2017– | 78 | 0 | – | – |
| T20 | 2019– | 216 | 0 | 18.00 | – |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz IPL Stats
Gurbaz approached the IPL with a reputation of a player who can start explosively and is a dependable gloveman. In 2022, he began his league career with the Gujarat Titans and was subsequently transferred to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
IPL Batting Statistics
| IPL Season | Mat | N.O. | Runs | HS | Avg | S/R | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 74 | 35 | 18.50 | 139.62 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 62 | 39 | 31.00 | 134.78 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 | 227 | 81 | 20.64 | 133.53 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 15 |
| All IPL | 19 | 1 | 363 | 81 | 21.35 | 134.94 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 22 |
IPL Fielding Statistics
| IPL Season | Mat | Ct | St |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | – |
| 2024 | 3 | 5 | – |
| 2023 | 11 | 10 | – |
| All IPL | 19 | 17 | – |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz Debut Matches
| Event | Date |
| T20I Debut | September 2019 |
| ODI Debut | January 2021 |
| IPL Debut | April 2022 (GT) |
| Joined KKR | March 2023 |
| Joined National Team | 2019 |
Performance Against the Opponent Teams
Rahmanullah Gurbaz remained with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2025. Some of the older international players were absent; thus, Gurbaz was given a chance to open the batting order with Shreyas Iyer.
IPL 2025 Performance Stats
| Match | Opponent | Runs | SR | 4s | 6s | Result |
| 1 | CSK | 32 | 145 | 5 | 1 | Won by 4 wickets |
| 2 | MI | 58 | 155 | 6 | 3 | Lost by 2 runs |
| 3 | RCB | 11 | 90 | 2 | 0 | Won by 5 wickets |
| 4 | DC | 75 | 163 | 8 | 4 | Won by 7 wickets |
| 5 | RR | 24 | 120 | 3 | 1 | Lost by 6 runs |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s Highest Score
Across All Formats
| Format | Highest Score | Against | Year |
| ODI | 151 | Netherlands | 2022 |
| T20I | 103 | Zimbabwe | 2021 |
| IPL | 81 | RCB | 2023 |
Rahmanullah’s IPL 2025 Price
Rahmanullah Gurbaz was retained by Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2025 auction at a cost of 2 Cr. His low contract price proved to be a big bargain to the team as he delivered good consistent performances and also contributed as an opener and wicketkeeper.
| Team | Season | Price (INR) | Role |
| GT | 2022 | 20 Lakhs | Backup wicketkeeper |
| KKR | 2023 | 50 Lakhs | Opening batsman |
| KKR | 2024 | 50 Lakhs | Opening batsman |
| KKR | 2025 | 2Cr | Opener + WK |
Conclusion
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is fast emerging as one of the most exciting Afghan exports to cricket. Be it hitting sixes in the IPL or performing in the clutch situations in the international matches, his aggression with the bat and swift work behind the stumps makes him a handy player. Gurbaz is only 23 years old, has massive statistics, and has already played in several leagues, so his future appears to be bright.
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