Afghanistan have made great progress in international cricket, and their captains have played an important role in that journey. The team has grown from a developing side into a strong competitor, especially in limited-overs cricket.
Captains such as Asghar Afghan, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan and Hashmatullah Shahidi have led Afghanistan during different periods. Each captain has had his own style and has helped the team in different ways.
Win percentage is one useful way to look at a captain’s record. However, it does not tell the full story. The number of matches played, the strength of the opposition and the format of the game also matter. Here is a look at Afghanistan’s captains with the best win percentages in Test, ODI and T20I cricket.
Top 5 Afghanistan Captains by Test Win Percentage
| Rank | Captain | Tests | Wins | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asghar Afghan | 4 | 2 | 50.00% |
| 2 | Rashid Khan | 2 | 1 | 50.00% |
| 3 | Hashmatullah Shahidi | 5 | 1 | 20.00% |
Top 5 Afghanistan Captains by ODI Win Percentage
| Rank | Captain | ODIs | Wins | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asghar Afghan | 59 | 34 | 57.63% |
| 2 | Nawroz Mangal | 22 | 12 | 54.55% |
| 3 | Hashmatullah Shahidi | 50 | 25 | 50.00% |
| 4 | Mohammad Nabi | 28 | 13 | 46.43% |
| 5 | Gulbadin Naib | 12 | 2 | 16.67% |
Top Afghanistan Captains by T20I Win Percentage
| Rank | Captain | T20Is | Wins | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asghar Afghan | 52 | 42 | 80.77% |
| 2 | Rashid Khan | 13 | 8 | 61.54% |
| 3 | Nawroz Mangal | 13 | 6 | 46.15% |
| 4 | Mohammad Nabi | 35 | 16 | 45.71% |
Best Afghanistan Captain in Each Format
| Format | Captain | Matches | Wins | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | Asghar Afghan / Rashid Khan | 4 / 2 | 2 / 1 | 50.00% |
| ODI | Asghar Afghan | 59 | 34 | 57.63% |
| T20I | Asghar Afghan | 52 | 42 | 80.77% |
Asghar Afghan’s Captaincy Record
Asghar Afghan is one of Afghanistan’s most successful captains. His record is especially strong in limited-overs cricket. He helped Afghanistan win many important ODI and T20I matches.
Rashid Khan has also been an important leader for Afghanistan. He has led the team in both Test and T20I cricket and has enjoyed a good record.Hashmatullah Shahidi also played an important role as Afghanistan’s captain. He led the team during some memorable ODI wins and helped the side compete against stronger teams.