Full Name
Matiullah Khan
Born
March 1, 1993
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm medium fast
Nationality
United Arab Emirates
Country
Pakistan
Matiullah Khan
Matiullah Khan
Matiullah Khan
Matiullah Khan is a UAE-based, right-handed, right-arm medium-fast bowler known for his gritty journey from company cricket to international duty, debuting in ODIs (2023) and T20Is (2025) for the UAE, and playing in leagues like the ILT20 for teams like Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Desert Vipers, representing a hardworking success story in UAE cricket.
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Career Journey
Humble Beginnings: Grew up facing financial hardship in Pakistan, moving to the UAE at 16, where he worked as a truck driver while pursuing cricket.
Breakthrough: His persistence and talent were noticed by former UAE cricketer Shahzad Altaf, leading to trials and selection for the UAE national side.
Inspiring Story: Considered a success story in UAE cricket for overcoming significant obstacles through sheer dedication.
Key Records & Stats
ODI (1 Match): 1 wicket for 37 runs (debut vs USA).
T20I (5 Matches): 4 wickets at 37.25 (including best of 2/41).
Overall: Known for his pace and control, representing a strong work ethic in the UAE cricket scene, progressing from company-level cricket to the international stage.
Teams
International Teams: United Arab Emirates (Senior & 'A' squad).
Franchise/Domestic Teams:
ILT20: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Desert Vipers.
Abu Dhabi T10: New York Strikers.
Other UAE Domestic: Bangla Tigers, Emirates Blues, Fujairah, Pacific Group, Interglobe Marine, Future Mattress, Chennai Brave Jaguars, Abu Dhabi.
International Debuts
One Day International (ODI): March 30, 2023, vs. United States of America in Windhoek.
Twenty20 International (T20I): May 17, 2025, vs. Bangladesh in Sharjah.
