Rahmanullah Gurbaz is an explosive Afghan wicketkeeper‑batter who has rapidly become a key player in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since his debut in 2023 for the Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Known for his aggressive batting at the top of the order and strong strike rate, Gurbaz has already made an impact with powerful knocks, including a notable 81‑run innings. He has showcased his ability to accelerate scoring and contribute vital runs in the middle overs, becoming a valuable asset for his franchise in the shortest format of the game.
Below is a year‑wise breakdown of his IPL batting and fielding stats from 2023 to 2025.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz IPL Stats
Batting Stats
| Year | Matches | Innings | Not Outs | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Balls Faced (BF) | Strike Rate (SR) | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 227 | 81 | 20.64 | 170 | 133.53 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 15 |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 62 | 39 | 31.00 | 46 | 134.78 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 74 | 35 | 18.50 | 53 | 139.62 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 |
| Career | 19 | 19 | 1 | 363 | 81 | 21.35 | 269 | 134.94 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 22 |
Bowling Stats
| Year | Matches | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Best Bowling (BBM) | Average | Economy | Strike Rate | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 | – | – | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | – | – | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | – | – | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 19 | – | – | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Stats
| Year | Matches | Catches (CT) | Stumpings (ST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Career | 19 | 17 | 0 |
Conclusion
Rahmanullah Gurbaz has made a promising start to his IPL career since debuting in 2023. His ability to score quickly and play impactful innings, highlighted by his 81‑run knock, shows his potential as a top‑order force in the league. Alongside his batting, Gurbaz contributes behind the stumps as a reliable wicketkeeper, adding valuable depth to his team’s lineup in T20 cricket.
FAQs
When did Rahmanullah Gurbaz make his IPL debut?
He made his IPL debut in 2023 for Kolkata Knight Riders.
What is Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s highest IPL score?
His highest IPL score is 81 runs.
How many half‑centuries has he scored?
Gurbaz has scored 2 IPL half‑centuries so far.
What is his batting average in IPL?
He has a batting average of 21.35 across his IPL career.
How many catches has he taken in IPL?
He has taken 17 catches as a wicketkeeper‑batter.
You can also know about: Rahmanullah Gurbaz Biography
