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Faisal Khan

Faisal Khan is a Saudi Arabian right-handed batter and right-arm medium bowler, known for being the first Saudi player in the DP World ILT20, representing the Desert Vipers cricket team. Born November 2, 1996, he plays for Saudi Arabia internationally, has experience with the Saudi Arabia U19s, and aims to develop cricket in his home nation by transferring skills learned in high-level leagues, showcasing growth in Middle Eastern cricket. 

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Full Name
Faisal Khan
Born
2 November 1996
Country
Saudi Arabia
Role
Batsman
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm Medium
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Saudi Arabia vs Malaysia · Final T20I May 2, 2025 2 7 0 0 28.57
Malaysia vs Saudi Arabia · Match 11 T20I April 30, 2025 66 32 3 7 206.25
Saudi Arabia vs Singapore · Match 10 T20I April 29, 2025 0 2 0 0 0.00
Thailand vs Saudi Arabia · Match 7 T20I April 28, 2025 0 3 0 0 0.00
Malaysia vs Saudi Arabia · Match 5 T20I April 26, 2025 48 25 6 3 192.00
Saudi Arabia vs Singapore · Match 4 T20I April 25, 2025 62 28 8 3 221.43

Matches

Desert Vipers Desert Vipers
182/4
Result
136/10
DV won by 46 runs January 4, 2026 8:00 pm
MI Emirates MI Emirates
Desert Vipers Desert Vipers
MI Emirates MI Emirates
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Major Teams Represented

  • Domestic/International: Saudi Arabia
  • Youth: Saudi Arabia U19
  • Franchise: Desert Vipers (DP World ILT20)
  • Other: Fireox (mentioned in some sources) 

International Debuts For Saudi Arabia

  • T20I Debut: January 20, 2019, vs. Bahrain in Al Amerat, Oman.
  • ODI Debut: October 20, 2019, vs. Nepal. 

Key Career Highlights

  • Runs: Over 1700 T20I runs for Saudi Arabia.
  • Centuries: Scored a T20I century (101) in November 2024.

Recent International Matches For Saudi Arabia

  • T20I Matches (July 2025): Played against Qatar, with notable scores like 70 (37) and 39 (18).
  • T20I Matches (April-May 2025): Participated in a Malaysia T20I series, including 66 (32) and 48 (25).