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Muhammad Farooq

Muhammad Farooq is a UAE-based all-rounder (leg-spin bowler, right-handed lower-order bat) born Oct 5, 1992, known for representing the UAE national team in ODIs & T20Is and playing for various domestic T20 franchises like Team Abu Dhabi & New York Strikers, with significant domestic experience since moving from Pakistan in 2017. He's noted for his sharp leg-spin, bringing control and variations, and has played in events like the Abu Dhabi T10. 

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Full Name
Muhammad Momand Farooq
Born
October 5, 1992
Country
United Arab Emirates
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm Leg Spin
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
South Africa vs United Arab Emirates · 34th Match, Group D T20I February 18, 2026 1 2 0 0 50.00
Italy vs United Arab Emirates · Match 15 T20 February 6, 2026 23 25 2 0 92.00
Pakistan A vs United Arab Emirates · Match 9 T20 November 18, 2025 0 4 0 0 0.00
Nepal XI vs United Arab Emirates XI · Bowl Match 5 T10 November 9, 2025 1 1 0 0 100.00
Ajman vs Abu Dhabi · Match 22 T10 December 23, 2024 7 4 1 0 175.00
Abu Dhabi vs Ajman · Match 12 T10 December 20, 2024 6 7 1 0 85.71

Matches

Nepal Nepal
289/7
Result
248/8
NEP won by 6 runs May 1, 2026 9:15 am
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
268/7
Result
243/10
UAE won by 25 runs April 27, 2026 9:15 am
Oman Oman
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Key Records & Statistics

  • ODIs: Played 2 matches, scored 4 runs, 0 wickets.

  • T20Is: Played 11-12 matches, scored ~18 runs, taken ~14 wickets (stats vary slightly by source).

  • Style: Offers genuine wrist spin, sharp turn, and variations, making him a valuable asset in shorter formats.

  • Franchise Debut: Played for Team Abu Dhabi in the Abu Dhabi T10 League. 

International Debuts

  • T20I Debut: Kuwait vs. U.A.E. (April 12, 2024) at Al Amerat.

  • ODI/List A Debut: Namibia vs. U.A.E. (September 26, 2024) at Windhoek. 

Major Teams

  • National: United Arab Emirates (UAE)

  • Franchise/Domestic: Team Abu Dhabi, New York Strikers, Dubai Capitals, Karwan Strikers, Pacific Group, The Vision Shipping, Seven Districts, MI Emirates (Development), etc.