Fazalhaq Farooqi arrived in the IPL with a reputation built on the international stage: Afghanistan’s first-choice new-ball bowler, the joint-highest wicket-taker at the 2024 T20 World Cup, and a left-arm seamer who can swing the ball both ways. Sunrisers Hyderabad bought him for INR 50 lakh at the 2022 mega auction, and he spent three seasons with the franchise, playing seven matches across 2022 and 2023 before sitting out the entire 2024 campaign. His Fazalhaq Farooqi IPL stats read 12 matches, 6 wickets at an average of 72.83 and an economy of 10.32, with best figures of 2 for 32. Rajasthan Royals then paid INR 2 crore for him at the 2025 mega auction, but five wicketless games in 2025 ended that spell, and he went unsold ahead of 2026. This page covers his full IPL record: teams, season-by-season stats, auction history, and his IPL 2027 status.
For a bowler whose international numbers mark him out as world-class, Farooqi’s IPL story is one of limited opportunity and tough conditions. His swing-first method, built on the new ball, has never quite found the right home in the league: flat Indian surfaces and an economy rate that climbed to 12.35 in 2025 have kept his IPL figures far behind his T20I record. What follows is a complete, verified account of that journey, from the SRH years to the RR stint and the uncertainty of 2027.
Fazalhaq Farooqi IPL Stats Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Fazalhaq Farooqi |
| IPL Debut | 2022 (Sunrisers Hyderabad) |
| Role | Bowler |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Left-arm fast-medium |
| Current IPL Team | None (unattached; unsold ahead of 2026) |
| IPL Matches | 12 |
| IPL Runs | 5 |
| Highest Score | 2* |
| IPL Wickets | 6 |
| Best Bowling | 2/32 |
| IPL 2027 Team | Not officially confirmed |
| IPL 2027 Price | Not officially confirmed |
Who Is Fazalhaq Farooqi?
Fazalhaq Farooqi, born 22 September 2000 in Baghlan, Afghanistan, is a left-arm fast-medium bowler who bats right-handed and is one of Afghanistan’s main new-ball options in white-ball cricket. He made his T20I debut for Afghanistan against Zimbabwe in March 2021 and his ODI debut against the Netherlands in January 2022. His standout international performance came at the 2024 T20 World Cup, where he finished as the tournament’s joint-highest wicket-taker with 17 wickets as Afghanistan reached the semi-finals for the first time.
In T20 internationals he has taken 66 wickets in 54 matches at an average of 20.17, with best figures of 5 for 9. That pedigree is precisely why IPL franchises kept investing in him, even though his domestic league returns never matched his international ones. He has featured in franchise leagues around the world, including the ILT20 with MI Emirates and the BBL with Sydney Thunder.
Fazalhaq Farooqi IPL Teams
| Season | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Bought at mega auction (INR 50 lakh) |
| 2023 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Retained (INR 50 lakh) |
| 2024 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Retained (INR 50 lakh); no matches played |
| 2025 | Rajasthan Royals | Bought at mega auction (INR 2 crore) |
| 2026 | — | Released by RR; unsold at the auction |
| 2027 | — | Not officially confirmed |
Farooqi’s team changes tell a clear story. Hyderabad backed him for three straight seasons after his 2022 mega-auction signing, but after he played no games at all in 2024, they released him. Rajasthan Royals then took the gamble at the 2025 mega auction, paying INR 2 crore on the strength of his T20 World Cup form. During the SRH years he was in the same squad as Rahul Chahar, and at RR he turned out in Sanju Samson‘s side alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal. When the 2025 season produced no wickets in five games, the Royals let him go, and no franchise picked him up for 2026.
Fazalhaq Farooqi IPL 2024 Stats
| Mat | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Avg | Econ | BBI | 4w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Farooqi spent the entire 2024 season in the Sunrisers Hyderabad squad without playing a single match. With SRH opting for combinations built around overseas names like Pat Cummins and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, plus domestic options such as T Natarajan, there was no opening for the Afghan left-armer despite his strong international form that year. A full season of bench time ahead of the 2025 mega auction did his market value no favours on paper, yet his T20 World Cup heroics that summer revived interest.
Fazalhaq Farooqi IPL 2025 Stats
| Mat | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Avg | Econ | BBI | 4w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 17 | 210 | 0 | — | 12.35 | 0/30 | 0 |
The 2025 season with Rajasthan Royals was the cruellest chapter of Farooqi’s IPL career. He played five matches, bowled 17 overs, and did not take a single wicket while conceding 210 runs at an economy of 12.35. Sharing the new ball with Jofra Archer and working alongside senior seamer Sandeep Sharma in the Royals attack, he simply could not buy a breakthrough on batting-friendly surfaces, and his last IPL appearance came in May 2025 against Punjab Kings in Jaipur, where he returned 0 for 39. It was a brutal exposure of the gap between his international pedigree and his IPL returns.
Fazalhaq Farooqi IPL 2026 Stats
Farooqi did not feature in the IPL in 2026. After his wicketless 2025 season, Rajasthan Royals released him, and he went unsold at the auction. He continued to play franchise and international cricket elsewhere, but he had no IPL team and no IPL matches in 2026.
Fazalhaq Farooqi IPL 2027 Stats
IPL 2027 statistics are not available yet because the season has not started. No matches have been played, so there are no 2027 numbers to report.
Fazalhaq Farooqi IPL 2027 Team and Price
As of 19 October 2026, Farooqi’s IPL 2027 team and price are not officially confirmed. He is currently unattached in the IPL after going unsold ahead of the 2026 season, and his participation in 2027 will depend on the upcoming retention decisions and player auction. Under the league’s IPL 2027 retention rules, no franchise holds his rights, so any return would have to come through the auction pool. This page will be updated when an official announcement is made.
Fazalhaq Farooqi IPL Career Batting Stats
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50 | 100 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2* | — | 33.33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fazalhaq Farooqi IPL Career Bowling Stats
| M | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Avg | Econ | BBI | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 42.2 | 437 | 6 | 72.83 | 10.32 | 2/32 | 0 | 0 |
Fazalhaq Farooqi IPL Stats by Year
| Season | Team | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 3 | — | 2 | 2* | — | 25.00 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9.17 |
| 2023 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 4 | — | 1 | 1* | — | 20.00 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8.78 |
| 2024 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | Rajasthan Royals | 5 | — | 2 | 2* | — | 100.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.35 |
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Fazalhaq Farooqi IPL Highest Score
Farooqi’s highest IPL score is 2 not out. He is a specialist bowler who bats at the tail, and across 12 matches he has faced only a handful of deliveries, scoring 5 runs in total at a strike rate of 33.33. Batting has never been part of his job description in the IPL.
Fazalhaq Farooqi IPL Wickets and Best Bowling
Farooqi has taken 6 wickets in 12 IPL matches at an average of 72.83 and an economy of 10.32. His best IPL figures are 2 for 32, recorded during his debut 2022 season for Sunrisers Hyderabad. He has never taken more than two wickets in an IPL innings and has no four- or five-wicket hauls in the league. His stock weapon is the same one Trent Boult built a career on, late new-ball swing, but in the IPL it has produced only brief flashes rather than sustained spells.
Fazalhaq Farooqi IPL Batting Records
Farooqi holds no meaningful IPL batting records. With 5 runs in 12 matches and a highest score of 2 not out, he is a genuine tail-ender whose value to any side rests entirely on his bowling.
Fazalhaq Farooqi IPL Auction Price History
| Season | Team | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | INR 50 lakh | Bought at mega auction |
| 2023 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | INR 50 lakh | Retained |
| 2024 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | INR 50 lakh | Retained |
| 2025 | Rajasthan Royals | INR 2 crore | Bought at mega auction |
| 2026 | — | — | Unsold at auction |
| 2027 | — | Not officially confirmed | Awaiting the IPL 2027 auction |
Fazalhaq Farooqi IPL Records and Achievements
Farooqi does not hold any notable IPL records. His 12 matches, 6 wickets, and best figures of 2 for 32 place him among the league’s bit-part overseas quicks rather than its headline acts. His genuine achievements belong to international cricket: the joint-highest wicket-taker at the 2024 T20 World Cup with 17 wickets, a five-wicket haul in T20 internationals (5 for 9), and his role as Afghanistan’s lead new-ball bowler across formats.
Fazalhaq Farooqi’s IPL Performance Analysis
The numbers trace a bowler whose method never quite translated to IPL conditions. In 2022 he managed 2 wickets in 3 games at 9.17 an over; in 2023 his four games brought 4 wickets at a better average of 29.25, but the economy stayed high at 8.78. After a year on the bench in 2024, the 2025 move to Rajasthan should have been a fresh start, yet five games yielded zero wickets and an economy of 12.35, the worst of his career.
The pattern is instructive. Farooqi’s pace sits in the high 130s, which is not express, and his game depends on swing with the new ball. When the ball does not move, which is often on flat Indian decks, he has lacked the variations to survive the death overs. His strike numbers actually improved at SRH between 2022 and 2023, suggesting he was adapting, but the 2025 season reversed all of that. Franchises now have a clear data set: five seasons of involvement, 12 matches, and a career economy above 10. A return in 2027 would likely require either a base-price punt at the auction or a swing-friendly home venue making a specialist case for him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fazalhaq Farooqi’s IPL 2027 team?
Not officially confirmed. As of 19 October 2026, Farooqi is unattached in the IPL after going unsold ahead of the 2026 season. His 2027 team, if any, will be decided at the upcoming auction.
How many IPL wickets has Fazalhaq Farooqi taken?
6 wickets in 12 IPL matches, at an average of 72.83 and an economy of 10.32.
What are Fazalhaq Farooqi’s best IPL bowling figures?
2 for 32, taken for Sunrisers Hyderabad during his debut 2022 season.
Which IPL teams has Fazalhaq Farooqi played for?
Sunrisers Hyderabad (2022 to 2024) and Rajasthan Royals (2025). He played no IPL cricket in 2026.
What price did Rajasthan Royals pay for Fazalhaq Farooqi?
INR 2 crore at the 2025 mega auction, matching his base price.
When did Fazalhaq Farooqi make his IPL debut?
In 2022, for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, taking 2 wickets.
Why has Farooqi played so few IPL matches?
A mix of strong competition for overseas pace slots at SRH, a full season on the bench in 2024, and an economy rate of 10.32 that made franchises reluctant to keep backing him after a wicketless 2025.
What is Fazalhaq Farooqi’s bowling style?
Left-arm fast-medium. He swings the new ball both ways and is strongest in the powerplay; his death bowling has been the weaker part of his game in the IPL.
Sources and Data Notes
Statistics and player information are checked against available reliable sources and may be updated as new IPL matches, transfers, or official announcements are confirmed. Sources used: Cricbuzz (IPL 2025 auction page), myKhel (player career page), Cricfacts, SportsCafe, CricketAddictor, Criczine, Wisden, Wikipedia (citing ESPNcricinfo), and crex. Career and season figures cross-check across multiple sources; career totals equal the sum of the season figures. External references: iplt20.com (official IPL site) and his Cricbuzz profile.
Statistics updated through: 19 October 2026
