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Mohamed Shafeeq

Mohamed Shafeeq Manakkadavath is a Kuwaiti right-arm medium-pace bowler, born April 21, 1994, known for representing Kuwait internationally and various domestic teams like NCM Investment and MI Emirates, specializing in T20 cricket with 37 international wickets, aiming to lead Kuwait's attack with his nippy bowling and learning from top fast bowlers. 

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Full Name
Mohamed Shafeeq Manakkadavath
Born
April 21, 1994
Birthplace
Kuwait
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm medium-fast
Country
Kuwait
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Hong Kong vs Kuwait · Match 7 List A March 7, 2026 18 11 1 2 163.64
Hong Kong vs Kuwait · Match 6 List A March 5, 2026 1 4 0 0 25.00
Pakistan XI vs Kuwait XI · Final T10 November 9, 2025 0 1 0 0 0.00
England XI vs Kuwait XI · Semi Final 2 T10 November 9, 2025 0 0 0 0 -
India XI vs Kuwait XI · Match 12 T10 November 8, 2025 9 4 0 1 225.00
Papua New Guinea vs Kuwait · Match 13 ODI October 4, 2024 1 14 0 0 7.14

Matches

Hong Kong Hong Kong
273/6
Result
211/10
HK won by 62 runs March 7, 2026 6:30 am
Kuwait Kuwait
Hong Kong Hong Kong
212/10
Result
126/10
HK won by 86 runs March 5, 2026 6:30 am
Kuwait Kuwait
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International Debuts

  • T20I Debut: August 11, 2022, vs Bahrain at Al Amerat (in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier).

  • List A Debut: February 22, 2024, vs Saudi Arabia in Kuala Lumpur (ICC CWC Challenge League A). 

Career Highlights & Records

  • Debut: 2022

  • Wickets: 37 wickets in 43 T20I matches (as of mid-2025)

  • Best Bowling Figures: 3/28 vs. Bahrain (August 13, 2022)

  • Economy Rate: Around 7.87 (overall T20I)

  • Key Strengths: Known as the leader of Kuwait's bowling attack, described as tall, quick, and nippy. 

Teams Represented

  • International Team: Kuwait
  • Domestic/Franchise Teams: Jolly Rovers, NCM Al Hajery, Stack CC, NCM Investment, Saipem CC, MI Emirates, ACE KRM Panthers, MEC Study Group 

International Debut

  • T20I Debut: August 11, 2022, for Kuwait against Bahrain at Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman.