Mustafizur Rahman

Mustafizur Rahman
Mustafizur in 2018
Personal information
Born (1995-09-06) 6 September 1995
Satkhira, Bangladesh
NicknameThe Fizz, Cutter Master & Musta Magic
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingLeft-arm fast-medium
RoleBowler
International information
National side
Test debut (cap 78)21 July 2015 v South Africa
Last Test16 June 2022 v West Indies
ODI debut (cap 118)18 June 2015 v India
Last ODI8 July 2025 v Sri Lanka
ODI shirt no.90
T20I debut (cap 44)24 April 2015 v Pakistan
Last T20I3 October 2025 v Afghanistan
T20I shirt no.90
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2013/14–presentKhulna Division
2015/16Dhaka Dynamites
2016–2017Sunrisers Hyderabad
2016Sussex
2017–2019Rajshahi Kings
2018Lahore Qalandars
2018Mumbai Indians
2019/20Rangpur Riders
2021Rajasthan Royals
2022–2024Comilla Victorians
2022–2023, 2025Delhi Capitals
2024Chennai Super Kings
2024/25Dhaka Capitals
Career statistics
Competition Test ODI T20I FC
Matches 15 112 121 36
Runs scored 66 166 99 149
Batting average 4.40 7.54 4.95 5.73
100s/50s 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0
Top score 16 20 15 30*
Balls bowled 2,145 5,423 2,344 5,159
Wickets 31 175 152 92
Bowling average 36.74 26.78 21.01 26.79
5 wickets in innings 0 5 2 1
10 wickets in match 0 0 0 0
Best bowling 4/37 6/43 6/10 5/28
Catches/stumpings 1/– 19/– 25/– 5/–
Medal record
Men's Cricket
Representing  Bangladesh
ACC Asia Cup
Runner-up 2018 UAE
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 18 July 2025

Mustafizur Rahman (Bengali: মুস্তাফিজুর রহমান; born 6 September 1995) is a Bangladeshi international cricketer. A left-arm fast-medium bowler, he is recognized for his most prolific 'slower cutters' all over the world. He has taken more wickets in the death overs of Twenty20 Internationals than any other bowler. His career took off during the 2015 Bangladesh Premier League when he caught the attention of cricket pundits with his ability to bowl accurate cutters and slower deliveries, earning him the nickname "The Fizz." This talent quickly propelled him to international prominence. He is widely regarded as one of the best Fast-bowlers in Bangladesh, especially in limited-overs cricket

Making his debut for the Bangladesh national team in 2015, Mustafizur Rahman showcased his skills in the limited-overs formats. Mustafizur's international career highlights includes his debut series against India in 2015, where he became the first player to claim 11 wickets in his first two one day international matches. This achievement propelled Bangladesh to a historic series victory over India. He has represented his country in numerous international tournaments, including the ICC Cricket World Cup, the ICC Champions Trophy, and the Asia Cup. In club career he was acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2016 with a fee of $208k, where he won his first Indian Premier League (IPL) title. He was the fifth highest wicket taker in the tournament. He has subsequently played in the IPL for Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings.

He is the only overseas player to win the Emerging Player Award in 2016 IPL for Sunrisers Hyderabad. He was listed in ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year three times (2015, 2018, 2021) and ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year once (2021).