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Alishan Sharafu

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

Bowling career

Career totals by format

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

Recent performances

ODI match form

5 Nov 2025United Arab Emirates vs NepalODI · ICC Academy, Dubai

Batting: 18 (24) • 2×4, 1×6
Bowling: —

3 Nov 2025United Arab Emirates vs United States of AmericaODI · Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Batting: 0 (4)
Bowling: —

30 Oct 2025United Arab Emirates vs NepalODI · ICC Academy, Dubai

Batting: 45 (26) • 6×4, 3×6
Bowling: —

28 Oct 2025United Arab Emirates vs United States of AmericaODI · Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Batting: 1 (4)
Bowling: —

14 May 2025United Arab Emirates vs ScotlandODI · SV Kampong CC, Kampong, Utrecht, Utrecht

Batting: 11 (25) • 1×4, 0×6
Bowling: —

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12 May 2025United Arab Emirates vs NetherlandsODI · SV Kampong CC, Kampong, Utrecht, Utrecht

Batting: 5 (11)
Bowling: —

8 May 2025United Arab Emirates vs ScotlandODI · VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen

Batting: 32 (41) • 1×4, 2×6
Bowling: —

6 May 2025United Arab Emirates vs NetherlandsODI · VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen

Batting: 58 (65) • 5×4, 1×6
Bowling: 0/12 (2.0 ov)

4 May 2025United Arab Emirates vs ScotlandODI · VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen

Batting: 6 (23)
Bowling: —

26 Sep 2024United Arab Emirates vs NamibiaODI · Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek

Batting: 31 (26) • 6×4, 0×6
Bowling: —

20 Sep 2024United Arab Emirates vs NamibiaODI · Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek

Batting: 30 (42) • 4×4, 1×6
Bowling: —

18 Sep 2024United Arab Emirates vs United States of AmericaODI · United Cricket Club Ground, Windhoek

Batting: 0 (2)
Bowling: —

3 Mar 2024United Arab Emirates vs ScotlandODI · Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Batting: 14 (20) • 1×4, 1×6
Bowling: —

28 Feb 2024United Arab Emirates vs CanadaODI · Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Batting: 15 (24) • 3×4, 0×6
Bowling: —

About Alishan Sharafu

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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)