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
Muhammad Umar Abdullah
Muhammad Umar Abdullah
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.
Table of Content
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 |
| Match | Format | Date | Over | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Hajery Team Xl vs Kuwait Swedish · Match 28 | T20 | November 1, 2024 | 2 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14.00 |
| Al Hajery Team Xl vs NCM Investments · Match 15 | T20 | October 22, 2024 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.00 |
| Al Hajery Team Xl vs Ceylinco Express CC · Match 13 | T20 | October 20, 2024 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5.00 |
| Al Hajery Team Xl vs Kuwait Swedish · Match 9 | T20 | October 18, 2024 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.00 |
| Series | Format | Date | Runs | BF | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuwait tour of Hong Kong 2026 | T20I | Feb 25, 2026 - Mar 7, 2026 | 50 | 44 | 1 | 5 | 113.64 |
| Kuwait tour of Oman 2025 | T20I | Sep 29, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025 | 26 | 31 | 2 | 1 | 83.87 |
| Quadrangular T20I Series in Hong Kong, China 2025 | T20I | Apr 9, 2025 - Apr 13, 2025 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 76.47 |
| KCC T10 Riaz Choudhry Ramadan Trophy 2025 | T10 | Mar 1, 2025 - Apr 4, 2025 | 42 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 200.00 |
| Gulf Cricket T20 Championship 2024 | T20I | Dec 13, 2024 - Dec 22, 2024 | 143 | 123 | 6 | 8 | 116.26 |
| Series | Format | Date | Over | M | R | W | BBi | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCC T20 Elite Cup 2024 | T20 | Oct 9, 2024 - Nov 9, 2024 | 6 | 0 | 65 | 4 | 3/10 | 10.83 |
| Kuwait T20 Elite Cup 2024 | T20 | Jan 5, 2024 - Jan 9, 2024 | 3 | 0 | 53 | 1 | 1/24 | 17.67 |
| Match | Format | Date | Runs | BF | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Hajery Team Xl vs Ceylinco Express CC · Match 13 | T20 | October 20, 2024 | 102 | 58 | 11 | 4 | 175.86 |
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
