Who is Noor Ahmad?
Noor Ahmad is an Afghan cricketer who represents Afghanistan in international cricket and plays for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League 2026.
He is a right-hand batsman and left-arm wrist spinner known for his rare bowling style and mystery deliveries.
Ahmad is among Afghanistan’s most promising young spinners, having taken 223 wkts in T20 cricket and holding multiple records including being the youngest player in the 2023 ODI World Cup. He wears jersey number 15 for Afghanistan.
Early Life and Background
He was born on January 3, 2005, in Lakan Spinki Bori village, Khost, Afghanistan. His birth place is Khost province, where he spent his childhood playing tape-ball cricket with friends from age four.
Currently, Ahmad is 20 years old as of December 2025. His birthday falls on January 3rd every year, making him one of cricket’s youngest talents.
His hometown is Khost, a region that shaped his early cricket development. He was a brilliant student, topping grade 10 in school. His teachers requested his guardian to focus on academics, but cricket won his heart.
His parents Mohammad Amir initially opposed his cricket career, wanting him to concentrate on studies.
He has three brothers , Mohammad Noor, Ejaz Ahmad Lakanwal, and one more, plus four sisters, making him the youngest among all siblings.
Regarding his relationships, he remains unmarried and focused entirely on cricket. There’s no wife or gf as he’s just 20 and concentrating on building his international career. Cast is Muslim, practicing Islam devoutly, and house is in Khost, Afghanistan.
Noor Ahmad Biography
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Noor Ahmad Lakanwal |
| Occupation | Bowler (Left-arm Wrist Spinner) |
| Place | Khost, Afghanistan |
| Hometown | Khost, Afghanistan |
| Birthday (Date of Birth) | January 3, 2005 |
| Age | 20 years |
| Height | 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) |
| Weight | 63 Kgs. |
| Father | Mohammad Amir |
| Mother | Noor Bakht |
| Brother | Mohammad Noor, Ejaz Ahmad Lakanwal, one more |
| Sister | Four sisters |
| Gf | None |
| Wife | Unmarried |
| Religion/Cast | Islam |
| House | Khost, Afghanistan |
| IPL Team | Chennai Super Kings |
| IPL Price 2026 | ₹10 crore |
| Net Worth | ₹25 crore |
Professional Cricket Career
His cricket journey began at age 4-5 with tape-ball cricket in his village. Around 2019, watching Rashid Khan’s debut for Afghanistan inspired him to become a spinner.
Ahmad test career remain non-existent as he hasn’t played Test cricket yet, though his first-class career shows 21 wkts in 4 matches at an impressive average of 19.00 with three five-wicket hauls which became a news.
His ODI journey started against Sri Lanka on November 30, 2022, at Pallekele. In 13 matches, he took 10 ODI wickets with best figures of 3/49, showing promise despite limited opportunities in the format.
His T20I debut came against Zimbabwe on June 14, 2022, at Harare, where he won Player of the Match with four wkts.
In 22 matches, he captured 18 T20 wickets with best figures of 4/10, establishing himself quickly.
Recent news on December 30, 2025, includes his performance of 1/27 bowling figures for Durban’s Super Giants in SA20, continuing his journey across global T20 leagues.
IPL Career
At 14 years and 344 days, he registered for the 2020 auction but went unsold. In 2021, dates joined Chennai Super Kings as a net bowler, learning from MS Dhoni.
However, he didn’t get game opportunities that season. Gujarat Titans bought him for ₹30 lakhs in the 2022 auction. Dates joined GT in 2023, forming a deadly partnership with Rashid Khan.
His breakthrough came in the 2023 final where he took 2/17, helping GT win the title.
His 2023 season produced 16 wkts , while 2024 saw him take 16 more wkts . Dates joined Chennai Super Kings for Indian Premier League 2026 after CSK bought him for ₹10 crore at the mega auction, a massive jump from his ₹30 lakh base price in 2022.
His ipl team 2026 values him for his rare left-arm wrist spin. The ipl price reflects his rapid growth as a match-winner in just two seasons.
Noor Ahmad Stats
Domestic & International Stats
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 13 | 13 | 635 | 644 | 10 | 3/49 | 3/49 | 64.40 | 6.08 | 63.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 22 | 21 | 414 | 461 | 18 | 4/10 | 4/10 | 25.61 | 6.68 | 23.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 4 | 6 | 666 | 399 | 21 | 6/105 | 7/159 | 19.00 | 3.59 | 31.7 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| List A | 21 | 21 | 1061 | 986 | 26 | 4/54 | 4/54 | 37.92 | 5.57 | 40.8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T20s | 187 | 183 | 4012 | 4859 | 223 | 5/11 | 5/11 | 21.78 | 7.26 | 17.9 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 13 | 6 | 1 | 46 | 26 | 9.20 | 64 | 71.87 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| T20Is | 22 | 12 | 3 | 70 | 14 | 7.77 | 76 | 92.10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| FC | 4 | 7 | 0 | 85 | 47 | 12.14 | 102 | 83.33 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| List A | 21 | 7 | 1 | 48 | 26 | 8.00 | 80 | 60.00 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| T20s | 187 | 62 | 24 | 229 | 20 | 6.02 | 238 | 96.21 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 42 | 0 |
IPL Stats
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 37 | 37 | 792 | 1067 | 48 | 4/18 | 4/18 | 22.22 | 8.08 | 16.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 37 | 13 | 5 | 20 | 7* | 2.50 | 35 | 57.14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Noor career stats showcase exceptional wicket-taking ability in T20 cricket. The statistics prove why he is considered one of the most exciting young spinners in the world.
Records and Achievements
Multiple achievements mark his young career:
- Youngest player in BBL history (15 years old)
- Youngest player in 2023 ODI World Cup (18 years 9 months)
- Three five-wicket hauls in first-class cricket
- Won 2024 CPL T20 with St. Lucia Kings
- Took 2/17 in 2023 IPL final helping GT win
- 223 wkts in T20 cricket before age 21
- Best bowling of 5/11 in SA20
These records demonstrate his rapid rise as a specialist spinner despite his young age.
Playing Style
Ahmad is 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm), ideal for generating sharp turn. His unique left-arm wrist spin makes him a rare commodity in world cricket, capable of spinning both ways with deceptive variations.
His bowling speed ranges 115-120 kmph, surprisingly fast for a spinner, almost medium-pace range. Jersey number 15 represents Afghanistan, while he wore 99 for Gujarat Titans in 2024.
Which country he represents is Afghanistan in international cricket. Mother tongue is Pashto, spoken widely in Khost region.
Noor Ahmad Net Worth
His net worth is estimated at ₹25 crore (2025). Income sources include his ipl price from Chennai Super Kings at ₹10 crore for IPL 2026, contracts from SA20 with Durban’s Super Giants, CPL, PSL, BBL, and Afghanistan Cricket Board central contracts.
The net worth grew exponentially after his breakthrough seasons.
Playing in multiple T20 leagues globally: SA20, CPL, Major League Cricket, ILT20, LPL, PSL, BBL – significantly boosted his earnings at just 20 years old.
Family, Personal Life & relationships
His parents Mohammad Amir and Noor Bakht initially wanted him focused on academics.
His father worked hard to provide education, hoping Ahmad would pursue traditional careers. Religion is Islam, which he practices sincerely with family values.
Being the youngest among eight siblings taught him determination.
His bro Noor played a crucial role, convincing their guardianto support his cricket ambitions when teachers wanted him to prioritize studies after topping grade 10.
Team Afghanistan Prospects
He has represented Afghanistan in limited-overs formats, quickly becoming a key spinner. His first match against Zimbabwe marked the beginning of an exciting journey. He played in both 2023 ODI World Cup and 2024 T20 World Cup, gaining invaluable experience.
In the 2023 ODI World Cup, he took 5 wkts including 3/49 on 1st matchagainst Pakistan.
Though his T20 World Cup 2024 returns were modest (1 wicket), the exposure strengthened his skills for future tournaments.
Social Media Profile
| Platform | Handle |
|---|---|
| @noor_lakanwal_15 | |
| X (Twitter) | @noor_ahmad_15 |
| Noor_Ahmad Lakanwal |
FAQs
Q1. What is Noor Ahmad date of birth?
Answer: He was born on January 3, 2005, at Khost, Afghanistan.
Q2. What is Ahmad IPL team 2026 & price?
Answer: His team in Indian Premier League is Chennai Super Kings and the ipl price 2026 is ₹10 crore.
Q3. What are highest wickets in career?
Answer: Ahmad highest wickets include 223 T20 Wickets with best of 5/11, 48 wkts in Indian Premier League with best 4/18, 21 first-class wkts, 18 T20I wkts, and 10 ODI wickets.
Q4. Has Ahmad taken any hattrick?
Answer: No hattrick yet in his career across formats.
Q5. Noor Ahmad wickets in IPL 2025
Answer: 24
Q6. Does Ahmad have Test Wickets?
Answer: No Test played yet, 0 Test Wickets
Q7. What is Noor Ahmad bowling speed?
Answer: His bowling speed ranges 115-120 kmph, unusually fast for a spinner
Q8. What is Noor Ahmad’s fastest ball?
Noor Ahmad’s fastest ball is not widely recorded, as he is known more for spin, flight, and variations.
