Presenting best figures for Afghanistan in ICC ODI tournaments
What's the story
Afghanistan secured a historic eight-run victory over England in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy.
With this defeat, the Brits have been eliminated from the semi-final race.
The Afghan team's win was powered by Ibrahim Zadran's brilliant century (177) and Azmatullah Omarzai's record-breaking five-wicket haul (5/58).
Here we decode the top bowling figures for Afghanistan in ICC ODI tournaments.
#1
Azmatullah Omarzai - 5/58 vs England, Lahore Champions Trophy 2025
As mentioned, Omarzai starred in Afghanistan's aforementioned win over England at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.
Omarzai stunned the Englishman with a five-wicket haul, as they were bowled out for 317 while chasing 326.
He now has the best figures for Afghanistan in ICC ODI tournaments (5/58).
Omarzai dismissed Philip Salt early on before trapping key players like Jos Buttler, centurion Joe Root, and Jamie Overton.
#2
Mohammad Nabi - 4/30 vs Sri Lanka, Cardiff WC 2019
Mohammad Nabi ranks second with his 4/30 against Sri Lanka in the 2019 World Cup.
In a rain-hit match in Cardiff, his spell helped restrict SL to 201 in 36.5 overs.
Nabi's scalps included key wickets of skipper Dimuth Karunaratne (30), Kusal Mendis (3), Lahiru Thirimanne (25), and Angelo Mathews (0).
However, SL won by 34 runs (D/L method) while defending 187.
#3
Fazalhaq Farooqi - 4/34 vs Sri Lanka, Pune WC 2023
In the league match of the 2023 World Cup, Fazalhaq Farooqi claimed 4/34 against Sri Lanka in Pune.
His spell included key dismissals of Dimuth Karunaratne (15), Charith Asalanka (22), and Angelo Mathews (23) as SL were restricted to 241.
Meanwhile, half-centuries from Omarzai (73*), Hashmatullah Shahidi (58), and Rahmat Shah (62) powered Afghanistan to a seven-wicket win in 45.2 overs.
#4
Shapoor Zadran - 4/34 vs Scotland, Dunedin WC 2015
Shapoor Zadran is the only other Afghan bowler to take at least four wickets in a WC or CT match.
He dismantled Scotland's lower order in the 2015 WC match in Dunedin, recording 4/34 in 10 overs. The team was hence folded for just 210.
Subsequently, half-centuries from Samiullah Shinwari (96) and Javed Ahmadi (51) helped Afghanistan secure a thrilling one-wicket victory.