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Junaid Siddique

Junaid Siddique is a Pakistani-born, Emirati cricketer known as a right-arm medium-fast bowler and right-handed batsman for the UAE national team, recognized for his variations, big-match temperament, and success in leagues like Abu Dhabi T10, making his international debut in 2019 and becoming a key player for the UAE. 

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Full Name
Muhammad Junaid Siddique
Born
December 6, 1992
Place Of Birth
Multan, Pakistan
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm medium-fast
Nationality
United Arab Emirates
Country
United Arab Emirates
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Nepal vs United Arab Emirates · Match 98 ODI April 25, 2026 7 7 0 1 100.00
Emirates Blues vs Fujairah · Match 13 List A April 8, 2026 13 30 1 1 43.33
Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates · 28th Match, Group D T20I February 16, 2026 3 2 0 0 150.00
United Arab Emirates vs Ireland · 2nd T20I T20I January 31, 2026 5 5 1 0 100.00
United Arab Emirates vs Ireland · 1st T20I T20I January 29, 2026 1 4 0 0 25.00
Sharjah Warriorz vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders · Match 2 T20 December 3, 2025 1 2 0 0 50.00

Matches

United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
268/7
Result
243/10
UAE won by 25 runs April 27, 2026 9:15 am
Oman Oman
Nepal Nepal
200/10
Result
163/10
NEP won by 37 runs April 25, 2026 9:15 am
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
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Teams Played For

Junaid Siddique has primarily played for the UAE national team, as well as various domestic and franchise teams. 

  • National Team: United Arab Emirates (UAE)

  • Franchise/Domestic Teams: Northern Warriors, Chennai Brave Jaguars, Sharjah Warriorz, Vancouver Knights, Toronto Nationals, UAE Bulls, Interglobe Marine, and others. 

International Debuts

  • T20I Debut: October 18, 2019, against Oman in Abu Dhabi.

  • ODI Debut: December 8, 2019, against the United States in Sharjah. 

Career Statistics

Competition  Matches Wickets Bowling Average Best Bowling Runs Scored Batting Average
ODI 63 86 28.67 4/23 142 5.07
T20I 84 113 20.75 4/12 87 7.91

Career Highlights

  • League Success: Was a key part of the title-winning Northern Warriors team in the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10 league, performing well with the ball.

  • Bowling Skills: Known for a versatile arsenal including bouncers, yorkers, cutters, and slower balls, effective on sub-continent pitches.

  • Impact: Has become a crucial senior bowler for the UAE's newer international squad, overcoming early challenges to establish himself. 

Notable Records

  • Most consecutive four-wickets-in-an-innings (2) in T20Is.

  • Tenth most wickets in a calendar year (40) in T20Is.

  • He also holds the record for the most ducks in a single ODI series (6).