Shoriful Islam Biography: Birthday, Career, Stats and Records

Shoriful Islam is a Bangladeshi bowler who has played Tests, ODIs and T20Is for Bangladesh since 2021.

Shoriful Islam was born on 3 June 2001 in Panchagarh District, Bangladesh. He entered senior domestic cricket as a teenager, making his first‑class debut for Rajshahi Division in September 2017 and his List A debut for Prime Bank Cricket Club in February 2018. His early performances, including a joint‑leading wicket‑taking role for Prime Bank in the 2017‑18 Dhaka Premier Division, marked him as a promising pace option for the national side.

Internationally, Shoriful has featured in 14 Tests, 38 ODIs and 59 T20Is. He has taken 31 Test wickets at 32.71, 61 ODI wickets at 26.74 and 63 T20I wickets at 24.57, with best figures of 7/48 in Tests and 6/48 in ODIs. He reached his 50th ODI wicket in just 32 matches, becoming Bangladesh’s third‑fastest to the milestone.

Shoriful Islam: quick facts

Full name: Shariful Islam
Born: 3 June 2001, Panchagarh District
Team: Bangladesh

Shoriful Islam career statistics

Batting

Format	Matches	Innings	Runs	Highest	Average	Strike rate
Tests	14	24	183	26	10.17	69.32
ODIs	38	24	98	16	6.53	84.48
T20Is	59	23	86	16*	5.06	96.63

Bowling

Format	Matches	Wickets	Best	Average	Economy
Tests	14	31	7/48	32.71	3.12
ODIs	38	61	6/48	26.74	5.42
T20Is	59	63	3/17	24.57	8.20

Figures as of 11 November 2026. Figures from Cricsheet (cricsheet.org), Open Data Commons Attribution licence.

Shoriful Islam’s early life

Shoriful Islam grew up in the Panchagarh District of northern Bangladesh, a region not traditionally known for producing international cricketers. His birth on 3 June 2001 placed him in a generation that benefited from Bangladesh’s expanding youth development programmes. By the age of sixteen he had progressed through school and district level cricket, earning selection for the Rajshahi Division’s first‑class side, a stepping‑stone that introduced him to the rigours of professional cricket.

Shoriful Islam’s domestic career

Shoriful made his first‑class debut for Rajshahi Division in the 2017‑18 National Cricket League on 15 September 2017, quickly establishing himself as a pace option capable of extracting bounce on sub‑continental pitches. He followed this with a List A debut for Prime Bank Cricket Club on 7 February 2018 in the Dhaka Premier Division, where he finished the season as the joint‑leading wicket‑taker for the club, claiming 17 dismissals in eight matches. His Twenty20 debut came for Bangladesh A against Ireland A on 13 August 2018, showcasing his adaptability across formats. In the 2018‑19 Bangladesh Premier League, he was drafted by the Khulna Titans, gaining exposure to franchise cricket. More recently, in July 2024 he was selected by the Kandy Falcons for the 2024 Lanka Premier League, extending his experience in overseas T20 leagues.

Shoriful Islam’s international career

Shoriful Islam earned his Test cap against Sri Lanka at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on 29 April 2021, marking the start of a multi‑format international career. He made his ODI debut shortly after, on 25 May 2021 versus Sri Lanka at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, and his T20I debut on 28 March 2021 against New Zealand at Seddon Park, Hamilton. Over 14 Tests he has scored 183 runs and taken 31 wickets, with his best innings figures of 7/48 achieved against Australia at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay on 22 August 2026. In ODIs, across 38 matches he has claimed 61 wickets, highlighted by a 6/48 spell against Australia at Mirpur on 14 June 2026, and he became Bangladesh’s third‑fastest bowler to 50 ODI wickets in just 32 matches on 23 December 2023. His T20I record includes 63 wickets in 59 matches, with a career‑best 3/17. The most recent international window (May–October 2026) saw him add three Test wickets and two ODI wickets, maintaining his role as a frontline pace bowler for Bangladesh.

Shoriful Islam’s franchise and league career

Beyond domestic cricket, Shoriful has participated in Bangladesh’s premier T20 competition, the Bangladesh Premier League, representing the Khulna Titans after being named in the squad in October 2018. His performances in the BPL helped cement his reputation as a capable death‑over bowler, contributing both with pace and accuracy. In July 2024 he expanded his franchise experience by joining the Kandy Falcons for the 2024 Lanka Premier League, exposing him to sub‑continental conditions outside Bangladesh and offering further opportunities to refine his skills against a diverse set of international players.

Shoriful Islam’s records and achievements

Shoriful’s most notable bowling achievements include his Test best of 7/48 against Australia at Mackay in August 2026 and his ODI best of 6/48 against the same opposition at Mirpur in June 2026. Earlier, he recorded a 4/34 spell versus West Indies at Providence Stadium, Guyana on 10 July 2022 and a 4/44 performance against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club on 11 July 2026. His rapid accumulation of wickets saw him become the third‑fastest Bangladeshi bowler to reach 50 ODI wickets, achieving the milestone in just 32 matches on 23 December 2023. These figures underline his status as one of Bangladesh’s leading pace options across formats.

Shoriful Islam: frequently asked questions

When was Shoriful Islam born?

Shoriful Islam was born on 3 June 2001 in Panchagarh District.

Where is Shoriful Islam from?

Shoriful Islam was born in Panchagarh District, Bangladesh.

Which teams has Shoriful Islam played for?

Shoriful Islam plays international cricket for Bangladesh.

When did Shoriful Islam make an international debut?

Shoriful Islam made a Test debut against Sri Lanka at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on 29 April 2021. Shoriful Islam made an ODI debut against Sri Lanka at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur on 25 May 2021. Shoriful Islam made a T20I debut against New Zealand at Seddon Park, Hamilton on 28 March 2021.