The United Arab Emirates is one of the best-emerging associate cricket nations, trying to make itself a full member of the ICC. The best country to play cricket in Gulf got the opportunity to play its maiden ODI in 1994 against India. Since then hard work and perseverance have put UAE in a decent position in the cricket world. So far UAE has played 97 matches and come out victorious 35 times which would not have been possible without the bowlers’ contribution. Let’s contemplate the bowlers with the most ODI wickets for UAE.
Zahoor Khan
The right-hand seamer Zahoor Khan has bagged the most ODI wickets for UAE in ODI. Making his ODI debut in 2017 against Scotland, Zahoor has been a part of 52 ODIs and taken 83 wickets at a good bowling average of 24.53 and strike rate of 29.4. The Pakistan-born skiddy bowler grabbed 6 for 34 against an impressive Irish batting unit in 2017 which remained the best bowling figure by a UAE bowler in ODI.
Rohan Mustafa
The highest run-getter for UAE in ODI, Rohan Mustafa gets 2nd place on the tally of most ODI runs for UAE. Featuring 72 games, Mustafa has snapped 78 wickets at a decent average of 32.65, while his strike is a bit poor at 43.7. When this off-spinner is in tune, he can turn any match upside down with his magical spin.
Ahmed Raza
Haling from UAE’s own city Sharjah, Ahmed Raza stands 3rd on the prestigious list of most ODI wickets for the UAE. From 2014 to 2022, Raza claimed 64 wickets in 53 matches. The slow left-arm bowler’s fascinating economy of 4.12 dictates the difficulty to hit him.
Mohammad Naveed
One of the best fast bowlers to ever play for UAE, Mohammad Naveed collected 53 wickets in 39 matches which is the 4th most ODI wickets for the UAE. As a hit-the-deck seamer, Naveed dismantled many good batting lineups with his impactful pace.
List of Top 10 Bowlers With Most ODI Wickets For UAE
| Player | Mat | Inn | Wics | AVG | SR | Best | 5-WKTS |
| Zahoor Khan | 52 | 52 | 83 | 24.53 | 29.4 | 6/34 | 1 |
| Rohan Mustafa | 72 | 71 | 78 | 32.65 | 43.7 | 5/25 | 1 |
| Ahmed Raza | 53 | 53 | 64 | 30.06 | 43.7 | 5/26 | 1 |
| Mohammad Naveed | 39 | 39 | 53 | 33.15 | 36.5 | 5/28 | 1 |
| Junaid Siddique | 34 | 34 | 52 | 26.05 | 31.1 | 4/23 | – |
| Basil Hameed | 28 | 24 | 33 | 17.09 | 27.00 | 5/17 | 1 |
| Imran Haidar | 20 | 20 | 32 | 26.28 | 29.4 | 4/25 | – |
| KP Meiyappan | 21 | 21 | 31 | 24.51 | 29.2 | 4/37 | – |
| Afzal Khan | 15 | 15 | 23 | 20.04 | 35.4 | 4/14 | – |
| Kashif Daud | 19 | 19 | 16 | 30.12 | 41.4 | 3/41 | – |
Zahoor Khan has got the most ODI wickets for UAE with 82 wickets in 52 games.
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