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Muhammad Umar - Kuwait Cricketer

Muhammad Umar Abdullah is a young, right-handed batsman and leg-break googly bowler for Kuwait, born December 18, 2003, known for his explosive domestic performances, earning him national call-ups for events like the ACC T20 Premier Cup and ICC World Cup Qualifiers, representing teams like Kuwait U19 and various local clubs. He's an emerging all-rounder with significant domestic scores, making a mark in T20Is with a highest score of 59 against the UAE. 

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Full Name
Muhammad Umar Abdullah
Born
December 18, 2003
Nationality
Kuwait
Role
Batting Allrounder
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Leg break googly
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 4 9 1 0 44.44
Hong Kong vs Kuwait · Match 4 T20I March 1, 2026 12 16 1 0 75.00
Hong Kong vs Kuwait · Match 2 T20I February 26, 2026 1 3 0 0 33.33
Hong Kong vs Kuwait · Match 1 T20I February 25, 2026 37 25 0 5 148.00
Oman vs Kuwait · 1st T20I T20I September 29, 2025 26 31 2 1 83.87
Nepal vs Kuwait · Final T20I April 13, 2025 7 11 0 0 63.64

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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Recent International Matches

  • September 29, 2025: vs. Oman (26 off 31 balls) in a 2 T20I Series.

  • April 13, 2025: vs. Nepal (7 off 11 balls) in a Quadrangular T20I Series.

  • April 12, 2025: vs. Qatar (5 off 2 balls) in a Quadrangular T20I Series.

  • April 10, 2025: vs. Nepal (1 off 3 balls) in a Quadrangular T20I Series. 

International Debut

  • T20I Debut: August 20, 2024, vs. Hong Kong. 

Key Career Highlights & Records

  • T20I Career: Has played matches in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier and Gulf Cricket T20I Championship.

  • Highest Score (T20I): 59 runs off 44 balls against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in December 2024.

  • Domestic Success: A prolific scorer in Kuwait's domestic leagues, including a century (104*) in T20s for Stack CC.

  • Statistics: Holds respectable T20I batting averages and strike rates, showcasing his explosive potential. 

Teams Played For

  • National Side: Kuwait (Men's Senior Team)

  • Youth Teams: Kuwait Under-19 (KUW-U19)

  • Domestic Teams (Kuwait): NCM Al Hajery (ALH), Stack CC, Tally Rangers (TYR), Tally CC, Kuwait Emerging Stars, Khan Zalmi Kings