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Usman Najeeb

Usman Najeeb is a Saudi Arabian right-arm fast bowler and right-handed batsman known for representing Saudi Arabia and the Dubai Capitals, with impressive T20 stats including over 50 wickets and a best bowling figure of 4/25, showcasing his skills as an all-rounder in the T20 format for his national team and franchise. He debuted in T20 Internationals in 2022 and has become a key player for Saudi Arabia in various tournaments. 

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Full Name
Usman Najeeb
Born
25 July 1995
Country
Saudi Arabia
Role
Batsman
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm medium
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Malaysia vs Saudi Arabia · Match 5 T20I April 26, 2025 0 1 0 0 0.00
Saudi Arabia vs Singapore · Match 4 T20I April 25, 2025 7 5 0 1 140.00
Thailand vs Saudi Arabia · Match 1 T20I April 24, 2025 27 12 2 2 225.00
European XI vs Asian XI · Match 23 T10 February 23, 2025 37 16 2 4 231.25
British and Irish Knights vs Asian XI · Match 22 T10 February 23, 2025 37 8 0 6 462.50
Asian XI vs British and Irish Knights · Match 17 T10 February 22, 2025 0 1 0 0 0.00

Matches

Dubai Capitals Dubai Capitals
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
MI Emirates MI Emirates
Dubai Capitals Dubai Capitals
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International Debuts

 

International Debuts:

  • T20I Debut: vs. Canada, Al Amerat, November 15, 2022. 

Recent International Matches:

  • July 2025 (Saudi Arabia in Qatar T20I Series): vs. Qatar (July 23, 2025).
  • April 2025 (Malaysia Quadrangular T20I Series): vs. Thailand (April 24, 2025), vs. Malaysia (April 26, 2025), vs. Singapore (April 29, 2025).

Major Teams

  • Saudi Arabia, Dubai Capitals, Asian XI

T20 Career Highlights:

  • Matches: 40+ (as of late 2025)
  • Wickets: 54+
  • Best Bowling Figures: 4/25 (vs. UAE)
  • Bowling Average: Around 19.91
  • Runs: Over 200 in T20s

Records & Awards

  • He holds significant wicket-taking records for Saudi Arabia in T20s, including being among the top wicket-takers for the national team in the format.
  • His performances in tournaments like the European Cricket Series (ECS) and DP World ILT20 highlight his impact as a reliable fast bowler.