United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) men's cricket team, representing a nation with a relatively short but notable history in international cricket, has carved its niche since its establishment in 1989. Although UAE cricket may not have the longstanding tradition of other cricketing nations, it has managed to make significant strides, especially given its modest resources and the competitive landscape it operates within.

The team first emerged on the international stage when it played its maiden One Day International (ODI) match during the ICC Trophy in 1994. This event was a turning point, setting them on a course towards participating in the 1996 Cricket World Cup. Their World Cup debut was modest, but qualifying itself was an achievement that put UAE cricket on the map.

In terms of notable accomplishments, the UAE won the ACC Trophy a few times in the early 2000s, showcasing their prowess in the Asian cricketing fraternity. Their return to the big stage came in 2015, when they qualified for the Cricket World Cup once again, proving that their earlier success was not a flash in the pan.

Key players have naturally driven the team's progress, with the contributions of players like Khurram Khan, a standout batsman and former captain, being particularly noteworthy. Amjad Javed's all-round capabilities often turned the tide in UAE's favour during key matches, and the reliable Ahmed Raza has provided leadership and cunning as a bowler.

One of their more notable matches was against Afghanistan, a budding rival in the region, which often makes for a spirited contest. These encounters not only test the mettle of the UAE team but also offer a captivating narrative as two emerging cricketing nations vie for supremacy in the region.

The UAE's playing style has often been defined by resilience. Due to limited facilities compared to cricket powerhouses, the team has developed a pragmatic approach, focusing on honing core skills and capitalising on opponents’ lapses.

The team plays its home matches across various venues, with the Dubai International Cricket Stadium frequently hosting international fixtures. The fan culture is a warm blend of expatriates and locals who bring their unique flavour to the stands, creating an atmosphere that reflects the multicultural fabric of the UAE.

Culturally, cricket in the UAE symbolises unity and the bridging of diverse communities. Although lacking deep-rooted traditions, the sport has grown to resonate with the UAE's global citizenry, offering a platform for cultural exchange and fostering national pride in sporting achievements.

Group A, 10th Match, Asia Cup - September 17, 2025

Pakistan

146/9 (20)

United Arab Emirates

105/10 (17.4)

Pakistan won by 41 runs

Player of the Match

Shaheen Afridi

Group A, 7th Match, Asia Cup - September 15, 2025

United Arab Emirates

172/5 (20)

Oman

130/10 (18.4)

United Arab Emirates won by 42 runs

Player of the Match

Alishan Sharafu

Group A, 2nd Match, Asia Cup - September 10, 2025

India

60/1 (4.3)

United Arab Emirates

57/10 (13.1)

India won by 9 wickets (with 93 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Kuldeep Yadav

Triangular Series (UAE), 6th Match, Tri-Series - September 5, 2025

Afghanistan

170/4 (20)

United Arab Emirates

166/5 (20)

Afghanistan won by 4 runs

Player of the Match

Ibrahim Zadran

Triangular Series (UAE), 5th Match, Tri-Series - September 4, 2025

Pakistan

171/5 (20)

United Arab Emirates

140/7 (20)

Pakistan won by 31 runs

Player of the Match

Abrar Ahmed

Triangular Series (UAE), 3rd Match, Tri-Series - September 1, 2025

United Arab Emirates

150/8 (20)

Afghanistan

188/4 (20)

Afghanistan won by 38 runs

Player of the Match

Sharafuddin Ashraf

Triangular Series (UAE), 2nd Match, Tri-Series - August 30, 2025

United Arab Emirates

176/8 (20)

Pakistan

207/10 (20)

Pakistan won by 31 runs

Player of the Match

Saim Ayub

Bangladesh tour of UAE, 3rd Match, Twenty20 International - May 21, 2025

United Arab Emirates

166/3 (19.1)

Bangladesh

162/9 (20)

United Arab Emirates won by 7 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Alishan Sharafu

Bangladesh tour of UAE, 2nd T20I, Twenty20 International - May 19, 2025

United Arab Emirates

206/8 (19.5)

Bangladesh

205/5 (20)

United Arab Emirates won by 2 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)

Player of the Match

Muhammad Waseem

Bangladesh tour of UAE, 1st T20I, Twenty20 International - May 17, 2025

United Arab Emirates

164/10 (20)

Bangladesh

191/7 (20)

Bangladesh won by 27 runs

Player of the Match

Parvez Hossain Emon

Mohammad Naveed
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 38

Ashfaq Ahmed
Position: Batsman
Age: 40

Chirag Suri
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 30

Muhammad Usman
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Age: 41

Fahad Nawaz
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 25

Amir Hayat
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 43

Ghulam Shabber
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Age: 45

Imran Haider
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 37

Mohammad Boota
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 35

Qadeer Ahmed
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 39

Shaiman Anwar
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 46

CP Rizwan
Position: Middle Order Batter
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 37

Zahoor Khan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 36

Rohan Mustafa
Position: Top Order Batter
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 37

Sultan Ahmed
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 36

Ahmed Raza
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 37

Zawar Farid
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 33

Karthik Palaniapan Meiyappan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 25

Alishan Sharafu
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 22

Vriitya Aravind
Position: Wicketkeeper
Age: 23

Waheed Ahmed
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 39

Kashif Daud
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 39

Basil Hameed
Position: Batsman
Age: 24

Aayan Afzal Khan
Position: Bowling Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 19

Junaid Siddique
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 32

Muhammad Waseem
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 31

Hazrat Bilal
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 37

Sabir Ali
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 24

Vishnu Sukumaran
Position: Batsman
Age: 24

Aryansh Sharma
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 20

Rameez Shahzad
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 37

Asif Khan
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 35

Ali Naseer
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Age: 21

Karthik Meiyappan
Position: Bowler
Age: 25

Lovepreet Singh Bajwa
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 22

Sanchit Sharma
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 24

Adhitya Shetty
Position: Bowler
Age: 24

Ethan D'souza
Position: Batsman
Age: 19

Muhammad Jawad Ullah
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 26

Abdul Shakoor
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 37

Darius D'Silva
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 27

Akif Raja
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 32

Aryan Lakra
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 23

Aayan Khan
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 19

Ansh Tandon
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 23

Mohammed Faraazuddin
Position: Bowler
Age: 25

Khalid Shah
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Age: 29

Tanish Suri
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 20

Samal Udawaththa
Position: Batsman
Age: 25

Nilansh Keswani
Position: Allrounder
Age: 25

Dhruv Parashar
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 28

Rahul Chopra
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 31

Hazrat Luqman
Position: Batsman
Age: 25

Zuhaib Zubair
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 21

Ashwanth Valthapa
Position: Batsman
Age: 25

Omid Rahman
Position: Bowler
Age: 24

Muhammad Kaleem
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 40

Mohammad Shahzad
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 46

Swapnil Patil
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 40

Saqlain Haider
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Age: 38

Amjad Javed
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 45

Fahad Tariq
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 35

Usman Mushtaq
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 38

Khurram Khan
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 54

Amjad Ali
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 46

Vikrant Shetty
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 42

Shadeep Silva
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 47

Manjula Guruge
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 44

Kamran Shahzad
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 41

Faizan Asif
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Age: 32

Sharif Asadullah
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 40

Mohammad Tauqir
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 53

Nasir Aziz
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 46

Andri Berenger
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 34

Krishnachandran Karate
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 41

Fahad Alhashmi
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 43

Jash Giyanani
Position: Allrounder
Age: 24

Syed Haider
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 24

Muhammad Farooq
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 33

Mohammad Zohaib
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 36

Muhammad Zohaib
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 27

Matiullah Khan
Position: Bowler
Age: 24

Haider Ali
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 31

Saghir Khan
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 26

ICC Academy
City: Dubai
Country: United Arab Emirates

Sheikh Zayed Stadium
City: Abu Dhabi
Country: United Arab Emirates
Capacity: 20000

Sharjah Cricket Stadium
City: Sharjah
Country: United Arab Emirates
Capacity: 16000

Dubai International Cricket Stadium
City: Dubai
Country: United Arab Emirates
Capacity: 25000