Cricket in Oman — Gulf Cricket Rising
Oman's emergence as a serious Associate cricket nation, hosting ICC events, advancing to T20 World Cup stages, and building a passionate cricketing culture in the Arabian Peninsula.
Oman is one of the fastest-developing cricket nations in Asia. Like the UAE, Oman's cricket culture is primarily rooted in its South Asian expatriate community — Indians, Pakistanis, and Sri Lankans who brought the game to the Gulf. The Oman Cricket board has invested significantly in infrastructure, and the country has hosted several ICC events.
Al Amerat Cricket Ground
The Oman Cricket Academy Ground (formerly Al Amerat Cricket Ground) is a modern international facility in Muscat capable of hosting full internationals. The venue hosted First Round matches at the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup — a major coup for Oman cricket and a signal of the ICC's recognition of Gulf cricket's potential.
T20 World Cup
Oman qualified for the 2021 T20 World Cup and competed in the First Round at home, facing Papua New Guinea, Scotland, and Bangladesh. Though they did not advance, hosting and participating in a global ICC event was a transformative moment for cricket in the Sultanate.
Player Profile
Oman's squad typically features South Asian-origin players with Omani nationality alongside a growing number of locally-developed talent. Zeeshan Maqsood, Oman's captain and left-arm spinner, has been the team's standout performer and a franchise T20 regular in leagues across Asia.
Frequently asked questions
Has Oman hosted a World Cup match?
Yes. Oman co-hosted the First Round of the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Oman Cricket Academy Ground in Muscat.
Who is Oman's best cricketer?
Zeeshan Maqsood, a left-arm spinner and captain, is widely regarded as Oman's most accomplished player and has competed in franchise T20 leagues in Asia.