Quick Bio Card

Full name: Mustafizur Rahman

Nickname: The Fizz

Born: 6 September 1995, Satkhira, Khulna, Bangladesh

Role: Left-arm fast-medium; death-overs specialist

Height: ~1.80 m (5′11″)

Bat/Bowl: Left-hand bat / Left-arm fast-medium

Primary skills: deceptive off-cutters, slower yorkers, sharp angles from over/around the wicket

Why he’s trending today

Mustafizur Rahman features in every Bangladesh white-ball conversation thanks to his end-overs control and tournament pedigree. As fixtures pile up around the Asia Cup/ICC cycle, his selection, death-over spells, and fitness updates keep him in the news.

Playing Style & Bowling Speed

Bowling speed: generally mid-130s km/h, touching high-130s when cranking up.

Signature weapons: the disguised off-cutter and back-of-the-hand slower ball; late dip on yorkers; uses the crease to change angles.

Match impact: excels in Powerplay swing on dry Asian pitches and in the death overs where cutters grip and hold.

Career Timeline (highlights)

T20I debut: 2015 vs Pakistan.

ODI debut: 2015 vs India — historic start with 5-for on debut and 6-for in the next match, becoming the first bowler to take two five-fors in his first two ODIs.

Test debut: 2015 vs South Africa.

Global tournaments: Regular for Bangladesh in Asia Cups, ICC events and bilateral white-ball series.

International Highlights

ODIs: Crossed key milestones early with match-winning spells against top sides; renowned for breaking partnerships after the 35th over.

T20Is: Go-to bowler at the death; economy often trends better than average on slow tracks.

Tests: Used selectively due to workload; when fit, offers variety with angled left-arm seam.

Must-know record: The “double five-for” at the very start of his ODI career vs India is among the most talked-about debuts in modern cricket.

IPL Journey

Sunrisers Hyderabad (2016): Breakout season; won the title and the Emerging Player award conversation centred on his cutters.

Mumbai Indians (2018), Rajasthan Royals (2021), Delhi Capitals (2022–23): Short impactful stints.

Chennai Super Kings (2024): Struck early form in the season opener with a four-for, showcasing improved yorkers and discipline.

2025 outlook: Team assignment depends on retention/auction dynamics; his death-overs skill keeps him in demand.

Records & Recognitions

First bowler with five-wicket hauls in each of his first two ODIs.

Multiple Player of the Match awards across formats for Bangladesh.

Regular fixture in “best death bowlers” lists in franchise cricket, thanks to cutters under lights.

Injuries & Fitness

Has navigated shoulder/ankle niggles in the past. Bangladesh manage his workload—especially around multi-series windows—to protect his pace and cutter effectiveness.

Family & Personal Life

Parents: Abul Kashem Gazi and Mahmuda Khatun (from Satkhira).

Spouse: Samia Parvin (Shimu), married in 2019.

Roots: Grew up playing tennis-ball cricket; refined the cutter on dusty village pitches—now his global calling card.

Net Worth & Income (2025 estimate)

mustafizur rahman net worth: Media estimates place his 2025 net worth in the ₹20–35 crore range (approx.). Income streams include Bangladesh central contract, match fees, IPL/franchise deals, and brand partnerships. Figures vary by contracts, taxes and endorsements; treat as indicative, not audited.

mustafizur rahman stats (at a glance)

Exact numbers change series-to-series, but broadly:

ODIs: Established strike bowler with well over 100 wickets and multiple five-fors.

T20Is: Regular wicket-taker at the death with a career economy that holds up on slow surfaces.

Tests: Used situationally; impact spells with the new ball or into rough outside off.

(For the latest match-by-match stats, check your preferred live-score app or board database.)

FAQs

Q. mustafizur rahman age? A. Born 6 September 1995; he turned 30 in 2025.

Q. mustafizur rahman height? A. Approximately 1.80 m (5′11″).

Q. Why is he called “The Fizz”? A. A playful dressing-room nickname that stuck as he burst onto the scene with fizzing cutters.

Q. mustafizur rahman wife and family? A. Married to Samia Parvin; hails from a supportive family in Satkhira, Khulna.

Q. What makes his cutters special? A. Late dip and grip with minimal change in arm speed—batters often pick it late, especially under lights.