Yamin Ahmadzai is a seasoned right-arm medium-fast bowler from Afghanistan who has been a consistent wicket-taker across formats since making his international debut in 2015. The 33-year-old from Laghman has built an impressive first-class career with 217 wickets in 63 matches at an average of 21.77, including nine five-wicket hauls and a best of 8 for 13, showcasing his ability to dismantle batting lineups. He has been a reliable performer in List A cricket as well, with 96 wickets in 62 matches at an average of 24.76, including four five-wicket hauls. Ahmadzai made his Test debut in 2018 against India and has featured in eight Tests, taking 16 wickets. A member of Afghanistan’s Under-19 squad for the 2010 World Cup, he has been a stalwart of Afghan domestic cricket, representing Speen Ghar Region and various franchise teams. With his idol being Mohammad Asif, Ahmadzai has modeled his game on accuracy and seam movement, making him a valuable asset in both red-ball and white-ball cricket.
| Bowling | |||||||||||||
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| Tests | 8 | 14 | 993 | 512 | 16 | 3/41 | 6/93 | 32.00 | 3.09 | 62.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 9 | 8 | 340 | 304 | 7 | 2/34 | 2/34 | 43.42 | 5.36 | 48.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 2 | 2 | 43 | 65 | 5 | 3/34 | 3/34 | 13.00 | 9.06 | 8.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 63 | 113 | 9046 | 4726 | 217 | 8/13 | 9/43 | 21.77 | 3.13 | 41.6 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| List A | 62 | 61 | 2841 | 2377 | 96 | 6/33 | 6/33 | 24.76 | 5.02 | 29.5 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| T20s | 41 | 41 | 821 | 1240 | 40 | 4/33 | 4/33 | 31.00 | 9.06 | 20.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Batting & Fielding | |||||||||||||
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct |
| Tests | 8 | 15 | 2 | 77 | 19 | 5.92 | 206 | 37.37 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| ODIs | 9 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 3.00 | 32 | 28.12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| T20Is | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1* | - | 1 | 100.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 63 | 97 | 8 | 962 | 54 | 10.80 | 1937 | 49.66 | 0 | 1 | 107 | 36 | 31 |
| List A | 62 | 35 | 11 | 339 | 41 | 14.12 | 500 | 67.80 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 8 | 21 |
| T20s | 41 | 15 | 8 | 38 | 8 | 5.42 | 53 | 71.69 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
He is a right-arm medium-fast bowler known for his accuracy, seam movement, and consistent wicket-taking across all formats.
In 63 first-class matches, he has taken 217 wickets at an average of 21.77, with best figures of 8 for 13, including nine five-wicket hauls.
He made his ODI debut for Afghanistan against Zimbabwe on December 25, 2015, and his Test debut against India on June 14, 2018.
In 8 Test matches, he has taken 16 wickets at an average of 32.00, with best figures of 3 for 41 and 6 for 93 in a match.
In 62 List A matches, he has taken 96 wickets at an average of 24.76, with best figures of 6 for 33, including four five-wicket hauls.
He has represented Speen Ghar Region in Afghan domestic cricket and has also featured in various franchise leagues.
He was born on July 25, 1992, in Laghman, making him 33 years old.
His cricketing idol is Mohammad Asif, and he has modeled his game on the former Pakistan fast bowler's accuracy and seam movement.
He was included in the Afghanistan Under-19 squad for the 2010 World Cup in New Zealand.
