Oman’s spirited performance against tournament favorites India was highlighted by impressive knocks from Karachi-born cricketers Aamir Kaleem and Hammad Mirza.
Aamir Kaleem scored a solid 64 runs off 46 balls, including 7 fours and 2 sixes, at a strike rate of 139.13, before being dismissed by Harshit Rana, caught by Hardik Pandya.
Hammad Mirza also played a crucial role, smashing 51 off just 33 balls, with 5 fours and 2 sixes, maintaining an aggressive strike rate of 154.54, before falling to Pandya, caught by substitute fielder Rinku Singh.
Despite their efforts, Oman was eliminated from the Asia Cup, but they gave India a tough fight and left with pride.
About Syed Aamir Kaleem
Syed Aamir Kaleem, a veteran cricketer in Oman’s ranks, brings over a decade of experience to the side. Born on November 20, 1981, in Karachi, Pakistan, the 43-year-old is a left-handed middle-order batter and a slow left-arm orthodox bowler.
Though primarily known for his batting, Kaleem adds depth to Oman’s bowling options with his spin, especially useful in subcontinent-style conditions.
Since his debut in 2015, Kaleem has played 47 T20Is, scoring 659 runs at an average of 19.96 and a strike rate of 117.46. He has registered two half-centuries in his career, with a top score of 72 not out, and has struck 65 fours and 17 sixes along the way.
In his last five T20Is, played between December 2024 and September 2025, Kaleem showcased both consistency and flair. His standout performance came against the USA on February 20, 2025, where he smashed an unbeaten 72 off 50 balls at a strike rate of 144.00, anchoring Oman’s innings.
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About Hammad Mirza
Hammad Mirza, Oman’s right-handed wicketkeeper-batter, brings agility behind the stumps and the ability to accelerate with the bat.
Born on May 12, 1998, in Karachi, Pakistan, the 27-year-old has been part of the national setup since making his debut in T20 internationals, offering valuable depth to the batting order.
In his 14-match T20I career so far, Mirza has scored 249 runs at an average of 19.15 and a healthy strike rate of 127.69. His highest score, 62 not out, remains his only half-century to date, but he has shown flashes of his hitting ability, with 18 fours and 10 sixes in his brief career.
Across his last five matches, Mirza has struggled to make substantial contributions, scoring 5, 0, 27, 05, and 51.
His ability to perform under pressure in the middle and lower order could be crucial in close contests.
