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.

Triangular Serie (Namibia), 5th Match, Tri-Series - October 4, 2024

United States of America

164/10 (19.4)

United Arab Emirates

170/5 (20)

United Arab Emirates won by 6 runs

Triangular Serie (Namibia), 4th Match, Tri-Series - October 2, 2024

United Arab Emirates

111/4 (14.1)

Namibia

110/6 (20)

United Arab Emirates won by 6 wickets (with 35 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Asif Khan

Triangular Serie (Namibia), 2nd Match, Tri-Series - September 30, 2024

United Arab Emirates

160/8 (20)

United States of America

175/9 (20)

United States of America won by 15 runs

Player of the Match

Saiteja Mukkamalla

Triangular Serie (Namibia), 1st Match, Tri-Series - September 29, 2024

Namibia

205/8 (20)

United Arab Emirates

245/2 (20)

United Arab Emirates won by 40 runs

Player of the Match

Muhammad Waseem

Scotland tour of United Arab Emirates, 3rd T20I, Twenty20 International - March 14, 2024

United Arab Emirates

62/10 (15.2)

Scotland

94/10 (19.4)

Scotland won by 32 runs

Player of the Match

Bradley Currie

Scotland tour of United Arab Emirates, 2nd T20I, Twenty20 International - March 13, 2024

United Arab Emirates

112/9 (20)

Scotland

121/8 (20)

Scotland won by 9 runs

Scotland tour of United Arab Emirates, 1st T20I, Twenty20 International - March 11, 2024

United Arab Emirates

149/2 (17.4)

Scotland

147/8 (20)

United Arab Emirates won by 8 wickets (with 14 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Junaid Siddique

Afghanistan tour of United Arab Emirates, 3rd T20I, Twenty20 International - January 2, 2024

United Arab Emirates

126/9 (20)

Afghanistan

128/6 (18.3)

Afghanistan won by 4 wickets (with 9 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Naveen ul Haq

Afghanistan tour of United Arab Emirates, 2nd T20I, Twenty20 International - December 31, 2023

United Arab Emirates

166/7 (20)

Afghanistan

155/10 (19.5)

United Arab Emirates won by 11 runs

Player of the Match

Ali Naseer

Afghanistan tour of United Arab Emirates, 1st T20I, Twenty20 International - December 29, 2023

United Arab Emirates

131/4 (20)

Afghanistan

203/3 (20)

Afghanistan won by 72 runs

Player of the Match

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Mohammad Naveed
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 37

Ashfaq Ahmed
Position: Batsman
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
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
Bowling Style:
Age: 40

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: 42

Ghulam Shabber
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
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: 35

Rohan Mustafa
Position: Top Order Batter
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 36

Sultan Ahmed
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 35

Ahmed Raza
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 36

Zawar Farid
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 32

Karthik Palaniapan Meiyappan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 24

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

Vriitya Aravind
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 22

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
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
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
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 24

Aryansh Sharma
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
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
Bowling Style:
Age: 21

Karthik Meiyappan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
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
Bowling Style:
Age: 23

Adhitya Shetty
Position: Bowler
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 24

Ethan D'souza
Position: Batsman
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
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
Bowling Style:
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
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 25

Khalid Shah
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 28

Tanish Suri
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 19

Samal Udawaththa
Position: Batsman
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 25

Nilansh Keswani
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 25

Dhruv Parashar
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 27

Rahul Chopra
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 30

Hazrat Luqman
Position: Batsman
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 25

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

Ashwanth Valthapa
Position: Batsman
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 25

Omid Rahman
Position: Bowler
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 24

Muhammad Kaleem
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 39

Mohammad Shahzad
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 45

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

Saqlain Haider
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 37

Amjad Javed
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 44

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: 53

Amjad Ali
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 45

Vikrant Shetty
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 41

Shadeep Silva
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 46

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
Bowling Style:
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
Bowling Style:
Age: 33

Krishnachandran Karate
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 40

Fahad Alhashmi
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 42

Jash Giyanani
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 24

Syed Haider
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 23

Muhammad Farooq
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 32

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