Aarif Sheikh
Aarif Sheikh, born on 22 February 1996 in Nepal, is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-fast bowler who plays for the Nepal national cricket team. He made his international debut in a T20I against the Netherlands in July 2015 and his ODI debut against the United Arab Emirates in August 2018. Sheikh is known for his solid batting technique and ability to anchor the innings.
Sheikh has represented Nepal in various international tournaments, including the ICC World Cricket League and the Asia Cup Qualifiers. He has been particularly effective in both T20 and ODI formats, providing stability to Nepal's batting lineup. In addition to his international career, Sheikh has played domestic cricket for teams like Panchakanya Tej in the Everest Premier League and has been a consistent performer in Nepal's domestic circuit.
As of 2025, Aarif Sheikh continues to be an important player for Nepal, contributing significantly with both bat and ball.
Recent performances
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Men's T20I · Batting
Recent 5
| Team | Opponent | Runs | Balls | Strike rate | 4s | 6s | Series | Match | Ground | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEP | WI | 6 | 3 | 200 | 1 | 0 | Nepal versus West Indies T20I Series, September 2025 | — | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 30-09-2025 |
| NEP | SCOT | 5 | 5 | 100 | 1 | 0 | Scotland T20 Tri-Series | — | Titwood, Glasgow | 20-06-2025 |
| NEP | NED | 39 | 23 | 170 | 3 | 2 | Scotland T20 Tri-Series | — | Titwood, Glasgow | 19-06-2025 |
| NEP | USA | 1 | 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 | Nepal tour of United States of America, 2024 | — | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas | 19-10-2024 |
| NEP | USA | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Nepal tour of United States of America, 2024 | — | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas | 17-10-2024 |