| Name | Bahir Shah |
| Date of Birth | 21/02/2000 |
| Age | 26 |
| Nationality | Afghan |
| Player Status | Available |
| Playing Role | Batter |
| Bowling Style | RA Off Spin |
| Batting Style | RH Top Order Bat |
| Entry Route (US/CAN) | |
| Major Teams | Afghanistan, Afghanistan A, Afghanistan U19s, Speen Ghar Region, Hindukush Strikers, Maiwand Champions, Pamir Legends, Kunar, Amo Sharks |
Bahir Shah is a remarkable run-scoring talent whose domestic record places him among the elite batters in contemporary cricket. As of September 2026, he boasts the sixth-highest first-class batting average among active players with more than 50 innings, behind Sarfaraz Khan (64.73), Rinku Singh (58.70), Kamindu Mendis (58.25), Dhruv Jurel (56.47) and Pathum Nissanka (56.25).
Shah averages an outstanding 54.97 across 97 first-class innings, having accumulated 4,453 runs, including 14 centuries. His prowess extends into List A cricket, where he has scored 1,987 runs at 42.27, including three centuries.
Shah first made headlines in October 2017 when he made his first-class debut for Speen Ghar Region with a commanding unbeaten 256, immediately establishing himself as a prolific run-scorer. That season, he dominated the Ahmad Shah Abdali 4-Day Tournament, amassing 1,096 runs at an astonishing average of 121.77. His campaign included multiple centuries and Afghanistan’s first-ever triple century — an unbeaten 303. His remarkable performances quickly earned him recognition at various levels, including Afghanistan Under-19s, Under-23s and the A side.
In January 2018, Shah represented Afghanistan at the ICC Under-19 World Cup, where he held his own with an average of 36. He followed that with another outstanding first-class campaign in 2018/19, scoring 600 runs at an average of 100. Although his red-ball form dipped slightly during the 2019/20 season, he responded strongly in the regional one-day tournament, recording two centuries and an impressive average of 79.
The COVID-19 pandemic curtailed cricketing opportunities in 2020/21, but Shah returned strongly in 2021/22 and 2022/23, continuing to accumulate runs and produce standout performances, including a commanding 182.
June 2023 finally brought a long-awaited Test debut against Bangladesh, when Shah came into the side as a concussion substitute for Hashmatullah Shahidi. He scored 7 before waiting more than two years for his next Test opportunity, against Zimbabwe in October 2025, where he recorded scores of 12 and 32. Despite his extraordinary domestic record, Shah has not featured for Afghanistan since.
Nevertheless, his domestic form has remained compelling. He scored 472 runs at 59 during the 2024/25 season and produced a notable 187 for Afghanistan A against the Ireland Wolves in Abu Dhabi. Given his sustained record of run-scoring, it would be no surprise to see Shah push for an international return in the near future.
Now recognised as a record-breaking batting talent, Bahir Shah is eager to expand his horizons and pursue opportunities on the global stage. His career to date reflects not only prodigious natural ability, but the consistency and resilience required to build a long and successful career in the game.
There are no overseas stats available for this player.
| Name | Bahir Shah |
| Date of Birth | 21/02/2000 |
| Age | 26 |
| Nationality | Afghan |
| Playing Role | Batter |
| Player Status | |
| Bowling Style | RA Off Spin |
| Batting Style | RH Top Order Bat |
| Entry Route (US/CAN) | |
| Major Teams | Afghanistan, Afghanistan A, Afghanistan U19s, Speen Ghar Region, Hindukush Strikers, Maiwand Champions, Pamir Legends, Kunar, Amo Sharks |
Bahir Shah is a remarkable run-scoring talent whose domestic record places him among the elite batters in contemporary cricket. As of September 2026, he boasts the sixth-highest first-class batting average among active players with more than 50 innings, behind Sarfaraz Khan (64.73), Rinku Singh (58.70), Kamindu Mendis (58.25), Dhruv Jurel (56.47) and Pathum Nissanka (56.25).
Shah averages an outstanding 54.97 across 97 first-class innings, having accumulated 4,453 runs, including 14 centuries. His prowess extends into List A cricket, where he has scored 1,987 runs at 42.27, including three centuries.
Shah first made headlines in October 2017 when he made his first-class debut for Speen Ghar Region with a commanding unbeaten 256, immediately establishing himself as a prolific run-scorer. That season, he dominated the Ahmad Shah Abdali 4-Day Tournament, amassing 1,096 runs at an astonishing average of 121.77. His campaign included multiple centuries and Afghanistan’s first-ever triple century — an unbeaten 303. His remarkable performances quickly earned him recognition at various levels, including Afghanistan Under-19s, Under-23s and the A side.
In January 2018, Shah represented Afghanistan at the ICC Under-19 World Cup, where he held his own with an average of 36. He followed that with another outstanding first-class campaign in 2018/19, scoring 600 runs at an average of 100. Although his red-ball form dipped slightly during the 2019/20 season, he responded strongly in the regional one-day tournament, recording two centuries and an impressive average of 79.
The COVID-19 pandemic curtailed cricketing opportunities in 2020/21, but Shah returned strongly in 2021/22 and 2022/23, continuing to accumulate runs and produce standout performances, including a commanding 182.
June 2023 finally brought a long-awaited Test debut against Bangladesh, when Shah came into the side as a concussion substitute for Hashmatullah Shahidi. He scored 7 before waiting more than two years for his next Test opportunity, against Zimbabwe in October 2025, where he recorded scores of 12 and 32. Despite his extraordinary domestic record, Shah has not featured for Afghanistan since.
Nevertheless, his domestic form has remained compelling. He scored 472 runs at 59 during the 2024/25 season and produced a notable 187 for Afghanistan A against the Ireland Wolves in Abu Dhabi. Given his sustained record of run-scoring, it would be no surprise to see Shah push for an international return in the near future.
Now recognised as a record-breaking batting talent, Bahir Shah is eager to expand his horizons and pursue opportunities on the global stage. His career to date reflects not only prodigious natural ability, but the consistency and resilience required to build a long and successful career in the game.
There are no overseas stats available for this player.