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Sohaib Khan

Sohaib Khan (born June 5, 1998) is a right-handed top/middle-order batter representing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in international cricket as of 2025–2026. Originally from Bihar, India, he moved to the UAE in 2021, quickly establishing himself as an explosive batter, scoring a 41-ball 63 vs India A (Nov 2025) and playing in the T20 World Cup 2026.

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Full Name
Mohammad Sohaib Khan
Born
June 5, 1998
Place Of Birth
Gaya, Bihar, India
Country
United Arab Emirates
Role
Batter
Batting Style
Right-handed
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Emirates Blues vs Fujairah · Match 13 List A April 8, 2026 11 19 1 0 57.89
Fujairah vs Sharjah · Match 12 List A April 6, 2026 4 5 1 0 80.00
Dubai vs Fujairah · Match 7 List A April 3, 2026 48 81 2 1 59.26
Fujairah vs Abu Dhabi · Match 4 List A April 1, 2026 29 42 3 0 69.05
Fujairah vs Ajman · Match 1 List A March 30, 2026 2 3 0 0 66.67
South Africa vs United Arab Emirates · 34th Match, Group D T20I February 18, 2026 6 11 0 0 54.55

Teams Played For

  • International: United Arab Emirates
  • Domestic/Franchise: Ajman Cricket Council, Dubai Capitals Development, Legends Warriors, Colatta Warriors, GEMS Education, Fly Emirates, Memon Cricket Club

International Debuts

  • ODI Debut: vs United States on October 28, 2025
  • T20I Debut: Part of UAE's 2025-2026 T20I squad

Key Statistics & Career Highlights

  • Highest T20I Score: 68 vs Afghanistan (Feb 16, 2026)
  • Performance: Scored 51 off 29 balls vs Canada (Feb 13, 2026) in a successful chase.
  • Initial Impact: Scored 63 off 41 balls against India A in the 2025 Asia Cup Rising Stars competition.
  • Career T20I Stats (2026): 146 runs in 5 matches, avg 24.33, strike rate 135.19. 

Awards & Achievements

  • Sharjah 100 Tournament Season 2 (Dec 2023): Top Scorer & Best Fielder
  • Second Most Valuable Player (MVP): Sharjah 100 Season 2