Player profile

Alishan Sharafu

Allrounder · IN

Born: Jan 10, 2003
Batting: Right Handed Bat
Bowling: right-arm medium
From: Kerala, India

Batting career

Career totals by format

Batting career statistics
Format	M	Runs	Avg	SR	HS
t10	5	99	33	159.68	56*
T20	75	1,817	28.84	134.1	97*
List A	17	379	27.07	77.03	59*
T10	74	1,788	27.09	199.33	103
ODI	42	699	17.48	74.68	58
T20I	93	2,094	30.35	129.42	90

Bowling career

Career totals by format

Bowling career statistics
Format	M	Wkts	Econ	Overs	Best
T20	75	12	7.78	21.2	3/30
List A	17	5	9.77	14.2	2/27
T10	74	9	11.74	39.0	2/14
ODI	42	0	6	4.0	—
T20I	93	0	18	0.1	0/3

Recent performances

T20 match form

17 Sep 2026United Arab Emirates vs MalaysiaT20I · Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur

Batting: 58 (33) • 5×4, 5×6
Bowling: —

16 Sep 2026United Arab Emirates vs MalaysiaT20I · Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur

Batting: 18 (18) • 1×4, 1×6
Bowling: —

14 Sep 2026United Arab Emirates vs MalaysiaT20I · Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur

Batting: 16 (21) • 1×4, 1×6
Bowling: —

21 Apr 2026United Arab Emirates vs NepalT20I · Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

Batting: 1 (4)
Bowling: —

20 Apr 2026United Arab Emirates vs NepalT20I · Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

Batting: 18 (15) • 1×4, 1×6
Bowling: —

About

Player story

Alishan Sharafu represents the next generation of UAE cricket— composed, confident, and full of promise. A right-handed batter known for his fearless stroke play and calm temperament, Sharafu has already made his presence felt on both international and franchise stages, including with the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the ILT20. Born in Kanhangad, Kerala, and raised in the United Arab Emirates, Alishan’s cricketing journey began during childhood visits to India, where the 2011 World Cup win ignited his passion for the game. What started as backyard cricket soon transformed into a professional ambition, leading him through the UAE’s youth system and onto the world stage. After standout performances at the Under-16 and Under-19 levels, Sharafu earned selection for the 2020 ICC Under-19 World Cup, where his unbeaten 59 against Nigeria showcased his poise under pressure. Later that year, he broke into the UAE senior team, making his T20I debut against Iran in February 2020 and his ODI debut against Ireland in January 2021. His leadership qualities came to the fore when he captained the UAE at the 2022 Under-19 World Cup in the West Indies. Sharafu embodies UAE cricket’s growing confidence—a technically assured batter who thrives under pressure and a player with the temperament to take his nation to new heights. With his youth, leadership experience, and franchise exposure, Alishan Sharafu stands as one of UAE cricket’s brightest hopes for the future. (As of November 2025)