Karim Janat is an Afghan right-handed batting all-rounder and right-arm medium bowler who has represented Afghanistan from youth cricket through all three senior international formats. Born in Kabul on August 11, 1998, he first attracted major attention at the 2016 ICC Under-19 World Cup, where he scored 273 runs in six matches, including a 156 against Fiji. He later developed into a valuable domestic and T20 specialist, produced a memorable 5/11 against West Indies in 2019, made his Test debut in 2023, played at the 2024 T20 World Cup, and became a Gujarat Titans IPL player in 2025. By October 2026, Janat remained an active Afghanistan international and had also represented the country at the 2026 Asian Games.
Karim Janat Career Stats
| Format | Career | Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Bat Avg | 50s | 100s | Wickets | BBI | Bowl Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TESTRecorded matches only | 2023–2023 | 1 | 2 | 41 | 23 | 20.50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| ODIReconciled source snapshot | 2017–2023 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 22 | 10.66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/20 | — |
| T20IRecorded matches only | 2016–2023 | 27 | 27 | 276 | 53 | 16.24 | 1 | 0 | 27 | — | 20.93 |
This compact table is rendered directly from the shared per-format source selection; recorded-only rows are explicitly labelled. Detailed opponent, venue, year and dismissal analysis remains on the full stats page.
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Karim Janat Quick Facts
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | Karim Janat |
| Date of birth | August 11, 1998 |
| Age | 28 |
| Birthplace | Kabul, Afghanistan |
| Nationality | Afghan |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm medium / medium-fast |
| National team | Afghanistan |
| Brother | Asghar Afghan |
| T20I debut | December 14, 2016 vs UAE |
| ODI debut | February 24, 2017 vs Zimbabwe |
| Test debut | June 14, 2023 vs Bangladesh |
| T20I matches | 77 |
| T20I runs | 789 |
| T20I wickets | 42 |
| T20I best bowling | 5/11 |
| Test matches | 2 |
| Test runs | 95 |
| ODI matches | 3 |
| ODI runs | 32 |
| First-class matches | 25 |
| First-class runs | 1,906 |
| First-class wickets | 73 |
| First-class highest score | 211* |
| IPL team | Gujarat Titans |
| IPL debut | April 28, 2025 |
| IPL auction price | INR 75 lakh |
| Latest international appearance researched | September 25, 2026 vs Nepal |
The international figures above are based primarily on ICC’s current player record, which lists 77 T20Is, 789 runs and 42 wickets, alongside Janat’s two Tests and three ODIs.
Karim Janat’s Childhood, Family and Start in Cricket
Janat’s cricket story began in Kabul in a large cricket-playing family. In a Cricbuzz interview, Janat explained that he and Asghar Afghan are two of nine brothers, and that seven of the brothers played cricket. He also recalled playing tennis-ball cricket before joining the Kabul Cricket Academy, where his more structured cricket development began.
The connection with Asghar Afghan is especially important to Janat’s development. Asghar, Afghanistan’s former captain and an established international cricketer, was already a major cricketing figure when Karim was developing. Janat has spoken openly about living in his brother’s shadow while simultaneously trying to establish his own identity as an all-rounder.
Verified family details
- Brother: Asghar Afghan, former Afghanistan international and captain.
- Number of brothers: Janat said there are nine brothers in the family.
- Cricket involvement: Janat said seven of the nine brothers played cricket.
- Karim and Asghar were the two brothers from the family who represented Afghanistan at senior international level.
Claims about Janat’s parents’ names and occupations appear on low-authority biography websites, but I could not independently verify those claims through sufficiently strong cricket or primary sources. They are therefore not presented as established facts here.
Kabul Cricket Academy and the Road to Afghanistan Under-19
Joining the Kabul Cricket Academy was a significant transition in Janat’s development. His own account describes a move from informal tennis-ball cricket toward organized coaching and cricket education at the academy.
His first major international-level breakthrough came with Afghanistan’s Under-19 side. Janat was part of Afghanistan’s squad for the 2016 ICC Under-19 World Cup, a tournament that became one of the defining early stages of his career. ICC records identify him as Afghanistan’s leading run-scorer in that campaign, with 273 runs in six matches.
The 156 Against Fiji
Janat’s standout youth performance came against Fiji in the ninth-place playoff at Cox’s Bazar on February 5, 2016.
| Match detail | Karim Janat |
|---|---|
| Competition | ICC Under-19 World Cup 2015/16 |
| Opposition | Fiji Under-19 |
| Score | 156 |
| Balls | 132 |
| Fours | 12 |
| Sixes | 6 |
| Strike rate | 118.18 |
| Result | Afghanistan won by 226 runs |
| Award | Player of the Match |
The innings was a powerful indication of Janat’s batting potential. The official scorecard records his 156 from 132 balls, while ICC described the performance as a key moment in his emergence.
That tournament gave Janat something more valuable than a single big score: evidence that he could produce substantial performances on an international youth stage.
Karim Janat’s Domestic Career and First-Class Development
Janat’s transition from youth cricket to senior cricket was rapid. He made his first-class debut against the England Lions in Abu Dhabi on December 7, 2016, shortly after his Under-19 World Cup campaign.
His domestic career subsequently became an important part of his development, particularly because Afghanistan’s domestic competitions gave him opportunities to contribute with both bat and ball.
As of the current statistical records reviewed for this biography, Janat has:
- 25 first-class matches
- 1,906 runs
- Five first-class hundreds
- Ten first-class fifties
- Highest score of 211*
- 73 first-class wickets
- Best first-class bowling of 4/50
The 211* Against Speen Ghar Region
One of Janat’s most substantial domestic batting achievements was his unbeaten 211 for Band-e-Amir Region against Speen Ghar Region in the Ahmad Shah Abdali four-day competition in 2017–18.
The scorecard records Band-e-Amir making 567/8 declared, with Janat unbeaten on 211 from 323 balls. Band-e-Amir subsequently won the match by four wickets. Janat was named Player of the Match.
The innings remains part of Janat’s first-class statistical identity because it shows that his value was not limited to short-format cameos. His first-class record has been considerably stronger with the bat than his international Test numbers suggest.
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The 2022 Domestic Season That Opened the Door to Test Cricket
One of the most important phases of Janat’s career came in the 2022 Ahmad Shah Abdali four-day tournament.
He scored 561 runs at an average of 140.25, including two hundreds and four fifties, while also taking 18 wickets. ICC records identify him as the joint third-highest wicket-taker in that tournament.
This was the domestic evidence that eventually helped him earn a Test opportunity.
The significance of the season was not simply the volume of runs. Janat demonstrated the kind of sustained all-round output required for a player trying to move from Afghanistan’s limited-overs setup into the longer format.
Karim Janat’s International Career: T20I, ODI and Test
Janat’s senior international career began in December 2016. He has subsequently represented Afghanistan in T20Is, ODIs and Tests, although his international career has been much more substantial in T20 cricket than in the other two formats.
| Format | Debut | Matches | Runs | Highest | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | June 14, 2023 vs Bangladesh | 2 | 95 | 41* | 0 |
| ODI | February 24, 2017 vs Zimbabwe | 3 | 32 | 22 | 0 |
| T20I | December 14, 2016 vs UAE | 77 | 789 | 56* | 42 |
ICC’s current profile confirms that Janat’s latest international appearance in the research window was against Nepal on September 25, 2026.
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T20I Career: Janat’s Main International Format
T20I cricket has clearly been Janat’s most established international format.
His current record stands at:
- 77 matches
- 789 runs
- 56* highest score
- Four T20I fifties
- 42 wickets
- Best bowling of 5/11
- One five-wicket haul
- 18 catches
His ability to contribute in both departments has made him useful as a lower-order batting option and medium-pace bowling resource.
T20I Debut
Janat made his T20I debut for Afghanistan against the United Arab Emirates at the ICC Academy in Dubai on December 14, 2016. He was still only 18, meaning his senior international career began almost immediately after his Under-19 breakthrough.
ODI Debut
His ODI debut came against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club on February 24, 2017. The early ODI numbers were modest, and Afghanistan ultimately used him far more regularly in T20 cricket than in the 50-over format.
Test Debut Against Bangladesh
Janat’s Test debut came against Bangladesh in June 2023 after his exceptional domestic form in the Ahmad Shah Abdali four-day competition.
He scored 23 and 18 in the two innings of Afghanistan’s first Test against Bangladesh, while bowling 11 overs in the first innings and eight in the second. He did not take a wicket.
His second and most recent Test came against Ireland in Abu Dhabi in February 2024. He made 54, his highest Test score, in that match. His current Test record remains 95 runs in two matches.
Karim Janat’s Defining T20I Performance: 5/11 Against West Indies
The performance most strongly associated with Janat’s international bowling career came against West Indies in Lucknow on November 16, 2019.
Afghanistan scored 147/7. Janat contributed 26 from 18 balls, then returned bowling figures of 5/11 from four overs as Afghanistan restricted West Indies to 106/8. He was named Player of the Match.
Match snapshot
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Competition | Afghanistan vs West Indies, 2nd T20I |
| Date | November 16, 2019 |
| Venue | Lucknow |
| Batting | 26 off 18 |
| Bowling | 5/11 in 4 overs |
| Opposition | West Indies |
| Result | Afghanistan won by 41 runs |
| Award | Player of the Match |
The spell was particularly important because Janat struck after the West Indies had reached 34/1, helping reduce them to 54/5. Wisden later ranked the performance among its notable men’s T20I spells of 2019.
It also showed the specific value Janat could offer Afghanistan: he did not need to dominate one discipline exclusively to change a T20 match.
Janat’s 56* Against UAE and T20I Batting
Janat’s highest T20I score is 56 not out against the United Arab Emirates, achieved in February 2023. He made 56 from 22 balls in the third T20I of that series, with four fours and five sixes according to the match statistics.
He also scored 53 from 38 balls in the opening T20I of the same series. That sequence demonstrated the attacking batting ability that has made him a useful T20 lower-order player.
His T20I batting is not based on accumulating large numbers of runs every match. Instead, his value has generally come from the ability to accelerate quickly when Afghanistan needs late-order runs.
2024 Qosh Tepa Cup: A Major Domestic All-Round Performance
The Qosh Tepa National T20 Cup 2024 was one of Janat’s most important recent domestic tournaments.
Representing Band-e-Amir Region, he scored 197 runs and took 10 wickets during the competition. The Afghanistan Cricket Board named him the tournament’s Best All-rounder.
His final performance was particularly striking. In the title match, Janat scored 107 from 53 balls and then took 4/34 as Band-e-Amir Region defeated Mis-e-Ainak Region by 23 runs. He was named Player of the Match.
Final performance snapshot
- Batting: 107 off 53 balls
- Bowling: 4/34
- Team: Band-e-Amir Region
- Opposition: Mis-e-Ainak Region
- Result: Band-e-Amir won by 23 runs
- Award: Player of the Match
- Tournament recognition: Best All-rounder
This performance helped reinforce Janat’s status as an all-round domestic match-winner and came shortly before his involvement in Afghanistan’s 2024 T20 World Cup campaign.
Karim Janat at the 2024 T20 World Cup
Janat was part of Afghanistan’s squad at the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, a tournament in which Afghanistan reached the semi-finals for the first time in men’s senior World Cup history.
His own tournament contribution was more modest than some of Afghanistan’s leading performers, but his inclusion reflected his role as an experienced all-round option. Ball-by-ball statistical records credit him with 102 runs across his T20 World Cup career through the 2024 edition and one wicket.
The 2024 tournament nevertheless represented an important stage in his international career because Afghanistan progressed deep into an ICC global event while relying on a balanced group of specialist bowlers and multi-skill players.
Karim Janat’s IPL Career and Gujarat Titans
Janat’s first IPL opportunity arrived at the 2025 IPL auction, when Gujarat Titans purchased him for INR 75 lakh, his base price. Gujarat Titans stated that he was their sole bid at that price and described the signing as his first IPL stint.
The signing was significant because it converted years of international and franchise-T20 experience into a place in one of the world’s highest-profile T20 leagues.
IPL Auction Price
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| IPL season | 2025 |
| Franchise | Gujarat Titans |
| Price | INR 75 lakh |
| Auction status | Purchased at base price |
| First IPL season | 2025 |
Gujarat Titans included Janat in their final 2025 squad and identified him as one of their overseas all-round options.
IPL Debut Against Rajasthan Royals
Janat made his IPL debut for Gujarat Titans against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on April 28, 2025. He became the 10th Afghanistan player to appear in the IPL.
His IPL debut was not a statistical success. He bowled one over, conceded 30 runs and did not take a wicket. He did not get an opportunity to bat.
As a result, his IPL career currently consists of one appearance, with no runs and no wickets.
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Karim Janat’s Franchise Cricket Career
Long before his IPL debut, Janat had developed extensive experience in international franchise and domestic T20 cricket.
His recorded teams have included Afghanistan-based sides and franchises associated with competitions such as the Bangladesh Premier League, Lanka Premier League, ILT20, SA20, Abu Dhabi T10 and other T20 competitions. Current player databases list teams including Comilla Victorians, Fortune Barishal, Colombo Stars, Dambulla Sixers, MI Cape Town, Gulf Giants, Morrisville Samp Army, Sharjah Warriorz and others.
His domestic T20 record also illustrates why franchises have continued to consider him. He has scored more than 2,900 runs in the broader T20 statistical category used by several current databases and has taken well over 100 wickets across domestic T20 cricket.
These figures include different competitions and should not be confused with his 77-match T20I record.
2026 Domestic Form: Shpageeza and List A Cricket
Janat remained active in Afghanistan’s domestic system during 2026.
In the 2026 Shpageeza Cricket League, he scored 139 runs from 95 balls, striking at 146.32, while taking four wickets.
He also contributed in the 2026 Ghazi Amanullah Khan One Day Tournament, scoring 213 runs and taking nine wickets according to the current tournament records. He finished third among the competition’s wicket-takers with nine dismissals.
These performances are important when assessing his current role because they show that Janat continued to contribute in both departments domestically rather than relying solely on his established international reputation.
Karim Janat at the 2026 Asian Games
The Afghanistan Cricket Board selected Janat for the AfghanAbdalyan squad at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The squad was captained by Darwish Rasooli, while Janat was one of the experienced players alongside Najibullah Zadran.
Afghanistan vs Japan
Afghanistan defeated Japan by 48 runs on September 24, 2026.
Janat scored 21 from 23 balls and bowled three overs for 16 runs without taking a wicket. He also took a catch.
Afghanistan vs Nepal
The following day, Afghanistan lost to Nepal by five wickets.
Janat made 9 from 9 balls and bowled three overs for 25 runs without a wicket.
Afghanistan nevertheless reached the quarter-finals after Nepal and Afghanistan advanced from Group A. Their quarter-final against India was abandoned because of rain, with higher-seeded India progressing to the semi-finals.
Karim Janat Career Timeline
| Year | Career stage |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Afghanistan Under-19 World Cup; 273 runs and 156 vs Fiji |
| 2016 | First-class debut vs England Lions |
| 2016 | T20I debut vs UAE |
| 2017 | ODI debut vs Zimbabwe |
| 2017–18 | Scored 211* in first-class cricket |
| 2019 | Produced 5/11 and 26 vs West Indies |
| 2022 | Scored 561 runs and took 18 wickets in Ahmad Shah Abdali four-day tournament |
| 2023 | Test debut vs Bangladesh |
| 2023 | T20I career-best 56* vs UAE |
| 2024 | Major domestic Qosh Tepa Cup campaign; 107 + 4/34 in final |
| 2024 | Featured at T20 World Cup |
| 2025 | Bought by Gujarat Titans for INR 75 lakh |
| 2025 | Made IPL debut vs Rajasthan Royals |
| 2026 | Strong domestic contributions in List A and Shpageeza cricket |
| 2026 | Selected for Afghanistan’s Asian Games squad |
| Sept. 2026 | Played against Japan and Nepal at Asian Games |
Karim Janat’s Records and Milestones
| Record / milestone | Detail |
|---|---|
| Youth World Cup batting | 273 runs in six matches in 2016 |
| Youth World Cup hundred | 156 vs Fiji |
| First-class highest | 211* |
| Major four-day season | 561 runs and 18 wickets in 2022 |
| T20I best bowling | 5/11 vs West Indies |
| T20I highest score | 56* vs UAE |
| Qosh Tepa final | 107 + 4/34 in 2024 |
| IPL debut | Gujarat Titans, 2025 |
| IPL auction price | INR 75 lakh |
| Senior international formats | Test, ODI and T20I |
| 2026 Asian Games | Afghanistan squad member |
ICC also records Janat among the notable Afghanistan youth performers at the 2016 Under-19 World Cup and identifies his brother Asghar Afghan in his player relationship information.
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Karim Janat’s Playing Style
Janat is a right-handed all-rounder whose value comes from his ability to contribute in both innings. His bowling is right-arm medium or medium-fast, while his batting has generally been used in the middle or lower-middle order in limited-overs cricket.
His career provides several examples of the two-skill model working effectively:
- 5/11 and 26 against West Indies in 2019.
- 107 and 4/34 in the Qosh Tepa final in 2024.
- 561 runs and 18 wickets in the 2022 four-day tournament.
- 213 List A runs and nine wickets in the 2026 Ghazi Amanullah Khan tournament.
Janat himself has described his ambition in unusually specific terms. In a Cricbuzz interview, he said he wanted to become a mix of Rohit Sharma and Shoaib Akhtar, reflecting his desire to develop both his batting and fast-bowling abilities.
Karim Janat’s Current Status in 2026
As of October 7, 2026, Janat remains an active Afghanistan international.
His most recent international matches came at the 2026 Asian Games:
- vs Japan: 21 runs, 0/16
- vs Nepal: 9 runs, 0/25
- Afghanistan subsequently reached the quarter-final stage, where rain prevented their match against India from taking place.
ICC’s current profile lists his career as active through 2026 and records his latest international match as the September 25, 2026 game against Nepal.
At domestic level, current player records list him with Mahipar Stars in Afghanistan’s four-day competition.
Karim Janat Salary, IPL Price and Net Worth
The strongest publicly verifiable financial figure connected to Janat’s cricket career is his INR 75 lakh Gujarat Titans IPL 2025 auction price. Gujarat Titans officially confirmed the amount.
There is no sufficiently reliable public source establishing Janat’s complete annual salary, total career earnings or net worth. Online estimates should therefore not be presented as fact.
His IPL price should also not be described as his total salary from all cricket activities. It was the reported auction price for his 2025 IPL contract.
Karim Janat: Family, Education and Personal-Life Questions
The best-supported personal information is relatively limited. Janat has publicly discussed his nine brothers, the strong cricket culture within the family and his relationship with Asghar Afghan. He has also spoken about studying extensively before his cricket development accelerated.
More specific claims about his parents, marital status, private relationships, schooling and personal finances appear on lower-quality biography sites, but they could not be sufficiently corroborated from strong sources. A responsible biography should distinguish those claims from information Janat himself has publicly confirmed.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Karim Janat
Who is Karim Janat?
Karim Janat is an Afghan right-handed batting all-rounder and right-arm medium bowler who has represented Afghanistan in Test, ODI and T20I cricket. He was born in Kabul on August 11, 1998.
How old is Karim Janat?
Karim Janat was born on August 11, 1998, making him 28 years old as of October 2026.
Who is Karim Janat’s brother?
His elder brother is Asghar Afghan, the former Afghanistan international cricketer and captain. Janat has said that they are two of nine brothers and that seven of the brothers played cricket.
When did Karim Janat make his T20I debut?
He made his Afghanistan T20I debut against the United Arab Emirates at the ICC Academy in Dubai on December 14, 2016.
What is Karim Janat’s best T20I bowling?
His best T20I bowling figures are 5/11, achieved against West Indies in Lucknow on November 16, 2019. Afghanistan won by 41 runs and Janat was Player of the Match.
What is Karim Janat’s highest T20I score?
His highest T20I score is 56 not out, made against the United Arab Emirates in February 2023.
Did Karim Janat play in the IPL?
Yes. Gujarat Titans bought Janat for INR 75 lakh at the 2025 IPL auction. He made his IPL debut against Rajasthan Royals on April 28, 2025.
How many IPL matches has Karim Janat played?
He has played one IPL match, for Gujarat Titans against Rajasthan Royals in 2025. He scored no runs and took no wickets in that appearance.
What is Karim Janat’s first-class highest score?
His first-class highest score is 211 not out, made for Band-e-Amir Region against Speen Ghar Region in the 2017–18 Ahmad Shah Abdali four-day competition.
What was Karim Janat’s role at the 2026 Asian Games?
Janat was selected as one of the experienced players in Afghanistan’s 2026 Asian Games squad. He played against Japan and Nepal in the group stage.
What is Karim Janat’s net worth?
No dependable public source reviewed for this biography establishes a verified net-worth figure. Online estimates should therefore be treated as unverified rather than factual.