📜 Team Overview
The Kuwait National Cricket Team represents a rapidly developing cricket nation in the Middle East. Known as the Desert Lions, the team has made notable progress in ICC Associate tournaments, particularly in T20 cricket.
Kuwait’s cricket scene thrives due to its large expatriate community from cricket-loving nations like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, giving the sport strong grassroots support.
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🏆 Kuwait Cricket History & Legacy
Kuwait joined the ICC as an Affiliate Member in 1998 and became an Associate Member in 2005. They’ve been consistent competitors in the ACC (Asian Cricket Council) tournaments and ICC T20 World Cup Qualifiers.
The team’s most remarkable run came during the 2022–2024 ICC T20 World Cup Asia Qualifiers, where they beat higher-ranked teams and came close to qualifying for the global tournament.
Major Achievements:
- Semi-finalists in 2022 ACC Men’s T20 Championship
- Wins over UAE and Hong Kong in regional tournaments
- Regular participation in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifiers
Historic Rivalries:
- Kuwait vs UAE – A Gulf cricket rivalry with high intensity
- Kuwait vs Qatar – Frequent face-offs in regional tournaments
💫 Top Kuwait Cricketers
- Mohammed Aslam – Captain and consistent performer with the ball
- Ravija Sandaruwan – Aggressive opening batter
- Yasin Patel – Reliable spinner
- Usman Patel – Wicketkeeper-batter with match-winning knocks
⭐ Kuwait Cricket Records
| Record | Player | Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Most T20I Runs | Ravija Sandaruwan | 800+ runs |
| Most T20I Wickets | Mohammed Aslam | 40+ wickets |
| Highest T20I Score | Ravija Sandaruwan | 103* |
| Best Bowling Figures | Mohammed Aslam | 5/14 |
👥 Kuwait Cricket Team Squad for 2025
Batters: Ravija Sandaruwan, Edson Silva, Meet Bhavsar
Wicketkeeper-Batters: Usman Patel (wk), Bilal Tahir
All-Rounders: Mohammed Aslam (c), Shiraz Khan, Adnan Idrees
Bowlers: Yasin Patel, Sayed Monib, Mohammad Shafeeq, Mohammed Farook
🏟️ Kuwait Cricket Home Grounds
- Sulaibiya Cricket Ground – Main venue for international and domestic matches
- Hubara Ground – Used for regional games and tournaments
🧠 Fun Facts about the Desert Lions
🏏 Kuwait’s cricket talent pool is largely drawn from expatriates
🔥 Known for aggressive batting starts in T20 matches
🌍 One of the few Middle Eastern teams to consistently challenge top Asian Associates
💥 Have produced upsets against UAE and Hong Kong in recent years
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