Cricket player · Batsman · Nepal
Aarif Sheikh
Aarif Sheikh appears in 32 matches with a full FairPlay scorecard (26 Oct 2025 to 29 Jul 2026). 564 runs in 27 innings. 1 wicket from 18 overs.
Aarif Sheikh at a glance
FairPlay holds 32 complete scorecards featuring Aarif Sheikh, most recently for Nepal (T20 and shorter, one-day).
In those matches Aarif Sheikh batted 27 times for 564 runs at a strike rate of 85.84. The highest score was 61 not out off 37 balls against United Arab Emirates.
With the ball: 1 wicket from 18 overs, an economy rate of 4.56. Best figures: 1 for 19 against United States of America.
How the 21 dismissals happened: caught 13, LBW 4, bowled 3, run out 1.
These matches were played at 6 different grounds.
Figures in FairPlay's scorecards
| Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50/100 | 4s/6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 6 | 564 | 61* | 26.86 | 85.84 | 1/0 | 43/15 |
| Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | Best | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 18 | 0 | 82 | 1 | 1/19 | 4.56 |
Figures by format
| Format | Mat | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | Wkts | Best | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 and shorter | 16 | 286 | 61* | 31.78 | 122.75 | – | – | – |
| One-day (ODI and List A) | 16 | 278 | 43 | 23.17 | 65.57 | 1 | 1/19 | 4.56 |
Avg is runs per dismissal; SR is runs per 100 balls; Econ is runs per over. * means not out.
Best performances
Highest scores
- 61* (37 balls) v United Arab Emirates, 3 Feb 2026, MA Chidambaram Stadium
- 45* (32 balls) v Biratnagar Kings, 6 Dec 2025, Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground
- 43 (24 balls) v Oman, 5 May 2026, Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground
Best bowling
- 1/19 (5 overs) v United States of America, 26 Oct 2025, Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Match by match
Newest first. Dates in India Standard Time. * means not out.
| Date | Match | Batting | Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2026 | Nepal v NetherlandsICC Cricket World Cup League 2Bat 8 (21) · Bowl 0/39 (9) | ||
| 27 Jul 2026 | Nepal v NamibiaICC Cricket World Cup League 2Bat 38* (49) · Bowl 0/9 (1) | ||
| 23 Jul 2026 | Nepal v NetherlandsICC Cricket World Cup League 2Bat 41 (90) · Bowl – | ||
| 21 Jul 2026 | Nepal v NamibiaICC Cricket World Cup League 2Bat 0 (2) · Bowl – | ||
| 22 May 2026 | Nepal v United States of AmericaICC Cricket World Cup League 2Bat 18* (10) · Bowl – | ||
| 18 May 2026 | Nepal v ScotlandICC Cricket World Cup League 2Bat 8* (23) · Bowl – | ||
| 16 May 2026 | Nepal v United States of AmericaICC Cricket World Cup League 2Bat – · Bowl – | ||
| 12 May 2026 | Nepal v ScotlandICC Cricket World Cup League 2Bat 3 (5) · Bowl – | ||
| 5 May 2026 | Nepal v OmanICC Cricket World Cup League 2Bat 43 (24) · Bowl – | ||
| 1 May 2026 | Nepal v United Arab EmiratesICC Cricket World Cup League 2Bat 11 (16) · Bowl – | ||
| 29 Apr 2026 | Nepal v OmanICC Cricket World Cup League 2Bat 14 (22) · Bowl – | ||
| 25 Apr 2026 | Nepal v United Arab EmiratesICC Cricket World Cup League 2Bat 15 (31) · Bowl – | ||
| 21 Apr 2026 | Nepal v United Arab EmiratesTwenty20 InternationalBat – · Bowl – | ||
| 17 Feb 2026 | Nepal v ScotlandICC Men's T20 World CupBat – · Bowl – | ||
| 15 Feb 2026 | Nepal v West IndiesICC Men's T20 World CupBat 2 (8) · Bowl – | ||
| 12 Feb 2026 | Nepal v ItalyICC Men's T20 World CupBat 27 (24) · Bowl – | ||
| 8 Feb 2026 | Nepal v EnglandICC Men's T20 World CupBat 10 (8) · Bowl – | ||
| 5 Feb 2026 | Nepal v CanadaICC Mens T20 World Cup Warm-up MatchesBat – · Bowl – | ||
| 3 Feb 2026 | Nepal v United Arab EmiratesICC Mens T20 World Cup Warm-up MatchesBat 61* (37) · Bowl – | ||
| 13 Dec 2025 | Sudurpaschim Royals v Lumbini LionsNepal Premier LeagueBat 6 (6) · Bowl – | ||
| 9 Dec 2025 | Sudurpaschim Royals v Biratnagar KingsNepal Premier LeagueBat 20 (13) · Bowl – | ||
| 6 Dec 2025 | Sudurpaschim Royals v Biratnagar KingsNepal Premier LeagueBat 45* (32) · Bowl – | ||
| 4 Dec 2025 | Sudurpaschim Royals v Chitwan RhinosNepal Premier LeagueBat 24* (16) · Bowl – | ||
| 29 Nov 2025 | Sudurpaschim Royals v Janakpur BoltsNepal Premier LeagueBat – · Bowl – | ||
| 27 Nov 2025 | Sudurpaschim Royals v Lumbini LionsNepal Premier LeagueBat 39 (37) · Bowl – | ||
| 24 Nov 2025 | Sudurpaschim Royals v Karnali YaksNepal Premier LeagueBat 27 (25) · Bowl – | ||
| 21 Nov 2025 | Sudurpaschim Royals v Pokhara AvengersNepal Premier LeagueBat 0 (3) · Bowl – | ||
| 19 Nov 2025 | Sudurpaschim Royals v Kathmandu GurkhasNepal Premier LeagueBat 25 (24) · Bowl – | ||
| 5 Nov 2025 | Nepal v United Arab EmiratesICC Cricket World Cup League 2Bat 30 (54) · Bowl – | ||
| 1 Nov 2025 | Nepal v United States of AmericaICC Cricket World Cup League 2Bat 2 (8) · Bowl – | ||
| 30 Oct 2025 | Nepal v United Arab EmiratesICC Cricket World Cup League 2Bat 27 (42) · Bowl 0/15 (3) | ||
| 26 Oct 2025 | Nepal v United States of AmericaICC Cricket World Cup League 2Bat 20 (27) · Bowl 1/19 (5) |
How Aarif Sheikh was dismissed
From the dismissal recorded on each scorecard: 21 dismissals in 27 innings, with 6 not out.
- Caught 13
- LBW 4
- Bowled 3
- Run out 1
Teams, opponents and grounds
Played for
- Nepal23 matches
- Sudurpaschim Royals9 matches
Opponents
- United Arab Emirates6 matches
- United States of America4 matches
- Scotland3 matches
- Biratnagar Kings2 matches
- Lumbini Lions2 matches
- Namibia2 matches
- Netherlands2 matches
- Oman2 matches
- Canada1 match
- Chitwan Rhinos1 match
- England1 match
- Italy1 match
- Janakpur Bolts1 match
- Karnali Yaks1 match
- Kathmandu Gurkhas1 match
- Pokhara Avengers1 match
- West Indies1 match
Grounds
- Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground17 matches
- Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd4 matches
- Wankhede Stadium4 matches
- Dubai International Cricket Stadium2 matches
- ICC Academy2 matches
- MA Chidambaram Stadium2 matches
Nepal's next match
Nepal v Canada, ICC Cricket World Cup League 2, 11 Oct 2026 at Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1).
The playing XI is named at the toss, so this does not mean Aarif Sheikh has been selected.