NepalAarif Sheikh stats
Right-hand bat · Right-arm medium
Last played 29 Jul 2026 · Nepal v Netherlands (ODI)
Aarif Sheikh has scored 1,518 ODI runs at an average of 28.11 and a strike rate of 66.4, plus 562 in T20Is and 255 in the NPL.
- ODI73 matches · 2018–20261,518runsAvg 28.11 · SR 66.4 · HS 84
- T20I49 matches · 2018–2026562runsAvg 18.73 · SR 110.6 · HS 39*
- NPL18 matches · 2024–2025255runsAvg 21.25 · SR 112.3 · HS 45*
Aarif Sheikh recent form
Last 10 matches, newest first · 31 fantasy points a match on average
- 80/39v Netherlands · ODI29 Jul · 21 pts
- 38*0/9v Namibia · ODI27 Jul · 67 pts
- 41v Netherlands · ODI23 Jul · 63 pts
- 0v Namibia · ODI21 Jul · 2 pts
- DNBv Oman · T20I7 Jun · 4 pts
- 18*v United States of America · ODI22 May · 34 pts
- 8*v Scotland · ODI18 May · 8 pts
- DNBv United States of America · ODI16 May · 4 pts
- 3v Scotland · ODI12 May · 7 pts
- 43v Oman · ODI5 May · 101 pts
Aarif Sheikh career bests
| Competition | HS | 100/50 | 6s | Ct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 84 | 0/9 | 16 | 33 |
| T20I | 39* | 0/0 | 12 | 10 |
| NPL | 45* | 0/0 | 7 | 6 |
Aarif Sheikh runs by year
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| Year | Matches | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 199 |
| 2025 | 8 | 287 |
| 2024 | 8 | 177 |
| 2023 | 15 | 289 |
| 2022 | 20 | 443 |
| 2021 | 2 | 9 |
| 2020 | 4 | 36 |
| 2019 | 3 | 75 |
| 2018 | 1 | 3 |
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| Year | Matches | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 39 |
| 2025 | 4 | 59 |
| 2024 | 10 | 89 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 171 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 10 |
| 2019 | 10 | 194 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
Aarif Sheikh in the powerplay, middle and death overs
In each competition
ODI
| Batting | Runs | SR | Outs | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay overs 1–10 | 31 | 44.3 | 0 | 0 |
| Middle overs 11–40 | 1,111 | 59.5 | 36 | 5 |
| Death overs 41–50 | 376 | 107.4 | 18 | 11 |
T20I
| Batting | Runs | SR | Outs | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay overs 1–6 | 105 | 100.0 | 3 | 3 |
| Middle overs 7–15 | 333 | 109.2 | 14 | 5 |
| Death overs 16–20 | 124 | 126.5 | 10 | 4 |
NPL
| Batting | Runs | SR | Outs | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay overs 1–6 | 32 | 86.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Middle overs 7–15 | 120 | 104.3 | 3 | 1 |
| Death overs 16–20 | 103 | 137.3 | 6 | 6 |
Aarif Sheikh against pace and spin
Runs off the bat and dismissals against each type of bowler
ODI
| Bowling | Runs | SR | Avg | Outs | Dot % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace | 773 | 73.8 | 24.94 | 31 | 57% |
| Spin | 466 | 56.7 | 29.13 | 16 | 57% |
| Right-arm pace | 659 | 74.5 | 31.38 | 21 | 57% |
| Left-arm pace | 114 | 69.5 | 11.40 | 10 | 54% |
| Off-spin | 174 | 53.7 | 17.40 | 10 | 56% |
| Leg-spin | 75 | 69.4 | 75.00 | 1 | 50% |
| Left-arm orthodox | 217 | 55.6 | 43.40 | 5 | 59% |
Bowling style known for 82% of balls faced.
T20I
| Bowling | Runs | SR | Avg | Outs | Dot % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace | 260 | 134.7 | 18.57 | 14 | 40% |
| Spin | 169 | 89.4 | 18.78 | 9 | 38% |
| Right-arm pace | 227 | 133.5 | 18.92 | 12 | 42% |
| Left-arm pace | 33 | 143.5 | 16.50 | 2 | 30% |
| Off-spin | 66 | 91.7 | 16.50 | 4 | 43% |
| Leg-spin | 35 | 85.4 | 11.67 | 3 | 39% |
| Left-arm orthodox | 68 | 89.5 | 34.00 | 2 | 33% |
Bowling style known for 75% of balls faced.
NPL
| Bowling | Runs | SR | Avg | Outs | Dot % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace | 71 | 116.4 | 11.83 | 6 | 44% |
| Spin | 89 | 101.1 | 22.25 | 4 | 39% |
| Right-arm pace | 65 | 130.0 | 13.00 | 5 | 42% |
| Off-spin | 32 | 114.3 | 32.00 | 1 | 32% |
| Leg-spin | 12 | 63.2 | 6.00 | 2 | 42% |
| Left-arm orthodox | 41 | 128.1 | 41.00 | 1 | 38% |
Bowling style known for 66% of balls faced.
Aarif Sheikh record against each team
Every opponent, most played first
ODI
| Against | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 United Arab Emirates | 18 | 348 | 26.77 | 62.6 |
| Scotland | 10 | 125 | 17.86 | 69.1 |
 United States of America | 10 | 134 | 22.33 | 85.9 |
| Oman | 9 | 221 | 31.57 | 71.1 |
| Papua New Guinea | 8 | 171 | 28.50 | 59.4 |
| Namibia | 6 | 133 | 33.25 | 60.2 |
 Netherlands | 6 | 239 | 39.83 | 68.5 |
| Canada | 3 | 48 | 24.00 | 57.8 |
3 more opponents
| Against | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pakistan | 1 | 26 | 26.00 | 68.4 |
| West Indies | 1 | 63 | 63.00 | 67.7 |
 Zimbabwe | 1 | 10 | 10.00 | 90.9 |
T20I
| Against | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6 | 41 | 20.50 | 136.7 |
| Oman | 5 | 104 | 34.67 | 107.2 |
| Papua New Guinea | 5 | 52 | 13.00 | 100.0 |
| Hong Kong | 4 | 69 | 23.00 | 119.0 |
| Kenya | 3 | 30 | 30.00 | 120.0 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3 | 22 | 11.00 | 91.7 |
| United States of America | 3 | 1 | 0.50 | 50.0 |
| Malaysia | 2 | 2 | 2.00 | 66.7 |
14 more opponents
| Against | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maldives | 2 | 49 | 24.50 | 125.6 |
| Scotland | 2 | 5 | 5.00 | 100.0 |
| West Indies | 2 | 8 | 4.00 | 72.7 |
| Zimbabwe | 2 | 33 | 16.50 | 106.5 |
| Bhutan | 1 | 4 | — | 100.0 |
| Canada | 1 | 0 | — | — |
 England | 1 | 10 | 10.00 | 125.0 |
| Ireland | 1 | 26 | 26.00 | 100.0 |
| Italy | 1 | 27 | 27.00 | 112.5 |
| Namibia | 1 | 31 | 31.00 | 129.2 |
| Philippines | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Samoa | 1 | 9 | 9.00 | 128.6 |
| Singapore | 1 | 39 | — | 102.6 |
| Thailand | 1 | 0 | — | — |
NPL
| Against | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janakpur Bolts | 4 | 7 | 3.50 | 58.3 |
| Biratnagar Kings | 3 | 74 | 37.00 | 148.0 |
| Lumbini Lions | 3 | 45 | 15.00 | 102.3 |
| Chitwan Rhinos | 2 | 28 | 28.00 | 112.0 |
| Karnali Yaks | 2 | 31 | 31.00 | 110.7 |
| Kathmandu Gorkhas | 2 | 28 | 14.00 | 103.7 |
| Pokhara Avengers | 2 | 42 | 42.00 | 102.4 |
Bowlers Aarif Sheikh has faced most
Runs, balls and dismissals in every match-up of 60+ balls
Aarif Sheikh: quick answers
How many ODI runs has Aarif Sheikh scored?
1,518 runs in 63 innings at an average of 28.11 and a strike rate of 66.4, with 0 hundreds and 9 fifties.
What is Aarif Sheikh's highest ODI score?
84.
How many T20I runs has Aarif Sheikh scored?
562 runs in 37 innings at an average of 18.73 and a strike rate of 110.6, with 0 hundreds and 0 fifties.
What is Aarif Sheikh's highest T20I score?
39*.
Which bowler has dismissed Aarif Sheikh most often?
Rohan Mustafa, 4 times in 74 balls (in match-ups of 60+ balls).
Does Aarif Sheikh play pace or spin better in ODIs?
Against pace: strike rate 73.8, average 24.94. Against spin: strike rate 56.7, average 29.13.
What is Aarif Sheikh's record against United Arab Emirates?
348 runs in 18 matches at an average of 26.77.