Best Bowling Figures for UAE in T20 Asia Cup
By Gaurav Tripathi | Sep 18, 2025 | 01:15 pm
In a stunning display of bowling prowess, United Arab Emirates (UAE) pacer Junaid Siddique claimed four wickets against Pakistan in the ongoing Men’s T20 Asia Cup. The match, played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, showcased Siddique’s exceptional bowling figures of 4/18 in four overs, although UAE lost the game.
Let’s take a look at the best bowling performances by UAE bowlers in T20 Asia Cup history.
#1 Junaid Siddique – 4/18 vs Pakistan (2025)
Siddique’s stellar performance helped UAE restrict Pakistan to a modest total of 146/9. He began his wicket-taking spree by dismissing opener Saim Ayub for a two-ball duck. He then sent Sahibzada Farhan back to the pavilion for five runs in the third over, before claiming the wickets of Mohammad Nawaz and Mohammad Haris later in the innings.
Despite Siddique’s impressive 4/18 figures from four overs, UAE fell short by 41 runs.
#2 Junaid Siddique – 4/23 vs Oman (2025)
Before his heroics against Pakistan, Siddique set the benchmark for best UAE bowling figures in the T20 Asia Cup during the previous match against Oman. Chasing a target of 173 in Abu Dhabi, Oman started poorly as Siddique dismissed both openers in the powerplay.
He later took two more wickets, finishing with 4/23 from his four overs. His brilliant display powered UAE to a comprehensive 42-run victory.
Additional Information
- No other UAE bowler besides Junaid Siddique has taken four or more wickets in a T20 Asia Cup innings.
- Prior to the 2025 edition, Mohammad Naveed held the best bowling figures for a UAE bowler in the competition, with 3/24 against Hong Kong in the 2016 match at Fatullah.
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