Ibrar Ahmed
Player Information
Player Overview
Ibrar Ahmed is a UAE cricketer who is listed as a bowler in the official DP World ILT20 player profile. He is part of the emerging group of young players representing cricket in the United Arab Emirates.
Playing Style
Ibrar Ahmed bats right handed and bowls right arm fast medium. His primary role is bowling, with official ILT20 records showing his player profile and career statistics.
Which Team Does Ibrar Ahmed Play for in ILT20?
Ibrar Ahmed plays for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in ILT20 Season 5. He is a UAE right arm fast medium bowler born on 3 April 2004. He is part of the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders squad for the 2026 season. This player is a UAE domestic cricketer and should not be confused with Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed.
Career Background
Ibrar Ahmed was born on 3 April 2004 and plays as a UAE domestic right arm fast medium bowler. He is right handed with the bat as a lower order contributor. He plays for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and is part of the UAE cricket development structure that has produced players like Ajay Kumar Roshan and Alishan Sharafu who have made significant impacts in ILT20. His official ILT20 profile does not currently list batting or bowling career statistics, indicating he is in his first or early ILT20 seasons with the franchise.
ILT20 Record
Ibrar Ahmed is part of the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders squad in ILT20 Season 5. ADKR are owned by the Knight Riders Group, the same ownership behind Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL and Trinbago Knight Riders in the CPL. They play home matches at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The Knight Riders’ global franchise experience gives young UAE players in the squad the opportunity to develop alongside experienced international cricketers.
ILT20 Season 5 Context
ILT20 Season 5 runs from 22 November to 20 December 2026. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders play their home matches at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The ground is generally regarded as the most spin friendly of the three ILT20 venues, although fast bowlers can still make an impact with the new ball. At 21 years of age, Ibrar is among the younger UAE players in the tournament.
Playing Style at UAE Venues
Ibrar bowls right arm fast medium and bats right handed. Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi rewards bowlers who maintain disciplined lengths and make good use of pace variations. His right arm fast medium bowling can be effective during the powerplay when the new ball offers movement before conditions become slower through the middle overs.
Official ILT20 Batting Statistics
| Season | Matches | NO | Runs | High Score | Average | S/R | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Official ILT20 Bowling Statistics
| Season | Inn | Balls | Runs | Wickets | BBI | Average | Econ | S/R | 3W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |