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Asia Cup 2025: Azmatullah Omarzai smashes fastest T20I fifty for Afghanistan in opening game vs Hong Kong

Omarzai completed his fifty in just 20 balls which was fastest for Afghanistan in the shortest format. With the help of his score, Afghanistan were able to get past 180-run mark in the first innings.

September 9, 2025 Divyaditya Singh

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WATCH: Azmatullah Omarzai takes brilliant return catch to Virat Kohli in IPL 2025 final; Anushka Sharma reacts

While attempting a pull shot in a slower bouncer by Azmatullah Omarzai, Kohli couldn’t time well as the ball was left hanging in the air.

June 3, 2025 Divyaditya Singh

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Why is Azmatullah Omarzai not playing Punjab Kings’ IPL 2025 match against Mumbai Indians?

This is a must-win game for both PBKS and MI, to not only secure their spot in the top two of the standings, but also get a couple of cracks at making it through to the final of the IPL 2025.

May 26, 2025 Arjun Sharma

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Why is Azmatullah Omarzai not playing for Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 match against Lucknow Super Giants?

For the unversed, PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first.

April 1, 2025 Vaidehi Singh

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Azmatullah Omarzai’s arrival delayed due to personal reasons ahead of IPL 2025

The PBKS will take on Gujarat Titans in their inaugural match on Tuesday, March 24 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

March 18, 2025 Vaidehi Singh

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WATCH: Azmatullah Omarzai hits exceptional fifty as Afghanistan set decent total vs Australia in do-or-die CT 2025 game

Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarazai put up a show with his bat in the death overs of Afghanistan’s encounter against Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, going past his fifty.

February 28, 2025 SportsTiger Staff

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ICC Awards 2024: Jasprit Bumrah wins Men’s Test Player of the Year; Smriti Mandhana takes home Women’s ODI Player of the Year

ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024 was won by Afghanistan’s talented all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai.

January 27, 2025 Arjun Sharma

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6 Players to Watch Out for In South Africa-Afghanistan ODI Series

South Africa are set to face Afghanistan for the first time in a bilateral ODI series, starting in Sharjah on Wednesday.

September 16, 2024 SportsTiger Staff

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WATCH: Nicholas Pooran hits Azmatullah Omarzai for 36 runs in 1 over; joins Yuvraj Singh

West Indies also registered the highest total in a powerplay in the World Cup as they smashed 92 in 6 overs against Afghanistan.

June 18, 2024 Tanishq Sharma

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Why is R Sai Kishore and Azmatullah Omarzai not playing against RCB in IPL 2024?

In the ongoing fixture, the hosts, RCB won the toss and invited GT to bat first.

May 4, 2024 SportsTiger Staff

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Why is Wriddhiman Saha and Azmatullah Omarzai not playing in LSG vs GT IPL 2024 clash?

Earlier in the match, KL Rahul won the toss and opted to bat first.

April 7, 2024 SportsTiger Staff

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One man army: Fans hail Azmatullah Omarzai’s crucial unbeaten 97-run knock against South Africa in CWC

Azmatullah Omarzai stitched a crucial 49-run stand with Rahmat Shah, followed by another important 40-plus runs partnerships with Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmed.

November 10, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

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WATCH: Azmatullah Omarzai feels intense anguish after falling short of century against South Africa

Notably, Afghanistan have been officially knocked out of the ODI World Cup 2023.

November 10, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

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Jonathan Trott and Azmatullah Omarzai fined for breach of ICC Code of Conduct

While Jonathan Trott was fined after he showed obvious displeasure towards the umpires’ decision, Azmatullah Omarzai was penalised for an inappropriate “send-off”.

July 17, 2023 SportsTiger Staff