Oman National Cricket Team

The Oman men's national cricket team represents the Sultanate of Oman in international cricket and is governed by Oman Cricket, which joined the International Cricket Council (ICC) as an affiliate member in 2000 and gained associate status in 2014. Since making its competitive debut in the 2002 ACC Trophy, the team has steadily grown in stature within the associate cricketing world. Oman’s rise began with strong performances in Asian Cricket Council tournaments, including a runners-up finish in the 2004 ACC Trophy and two title wins in the ACC Twenty20 Cup. The national side gained Twenty20 International (T20I) status in 2015 after a historic victory over Namibia during the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier, which also saw them qualify for the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 in India, Oman’s first major international appearance.
The team reached another major milestone in April 2019, earning One-Day International (ODI) status for the first time by defeating Namibia in the ICC World Cricket League Division Two. Following the ICC's 2018 decision to grant full T20I status to all its members, all of Oman’s T20 matches against other ICC nations since January 2019 have been officially recognized as T20 Internationals. Despite these strides, cricket in Oman is still largely driven by the expatriate community, with most players in the domestic league being of Indian or Pakistani descent. As of 2010, only about 13% of players in the national league were native Omanis, highlighting the expatriate influence on the sport’s growth in the country.

Oman Cricket Team History

Oman’s journey in international cricket began after it became an affiliate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2000. The team made its senior international debut at the 2002 ACC Trophy, where they managed only one win against Qatar and failed to progress past the first round. However, a significant improvement came in the 2004 edition of the tournament, where Oman reached the final but lost to the United Arab Emirates. This performance earned them qualification for both the 2005 ICC Trophy, the final qualification stage for the 2007 World Cup, and the 2006 Asia Cup. Although the Asia Cup appearance was ultimately canceled due to changes in qualification rules, Oman did taste success in 2004 by winning the Middle East Cup after a tied final against Bahrain, having beaten them earlier in the group stage.
In 2005, Oman made history by becoming the first ICC affiliate member to compete in the ICC Trophy. Though they lost all their group stage matches, they impressed in the playoffs with victories over Uganda and the USA, the latter involving a remarkable chase of 345, thanks to an unbeaten 127-run eighth-wicket partnership. This secured them a ninth-place finish and a spot in Division Two of the ICC World Cricket League (WCL) in 2007. The following year, however, brought a dip in form as they were eliminated in the first round of the ACC Trophy in 2006, managing only a single win against the Maldives. Meanwhile, due to changes in the qualification system for the Asia Cup, Oman lost its spot to Hong Kong. Nonetheless, the team continued to develop, and in 2014, Oman Cricket was elevated to associate member status by the ICC.
Oman faced challenges in the 50-over format, including a disappointing fifth-place finish at the 2014 WCL Division Four which led to relegation to Division Five. Yet, their T20 form remained promising. They won the 2015 ACC Twenty20 Cup, which secured their place in the 2015 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier. A crucial win over Namibia in a sudden-death match allowed Oman to qualify for the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 in India, marking their first appearance in a global tournament and granting them T20 International status until 2019. Oman made their official T20I debut against Afghanistan in the fifth-place playoff of that qualifier and later that year participated in bilateral T20I series against Afghanistan, Hong Kong, and the UAE, setting the foundation for their growth in the shortest format of the game.

Oman Cricket Team Current Captain and Coaches

The Oman men's national cricket team is currently led by captain Zeeshan Maqsood, a seasoned all-rounder and one of the most influential players in Oman's cricketing rise. The team is coached by Duleep Mendis, a former Sri Lankan cricketer who brings vast international experience to the setup. Khawar Ali serves as the batting coach, while Mohammad Sanuth handles the bowling department, and Khurram Nawaz is responsible for improving the team’s fielding standards. The support staff includes physiotherapist Sufyan Mehmood, ensuring player fitness and injury management, and Munis Ansari as the strength and conditioning coach, focusing on physical development. Data and performance analysis are managed by analyst Zeeshan Siddiqi.

Oman Cricket Team Captains List

The Oman men's cricket team has had several captains over the years. Sultan Ahmed led the side from 2015 to 2017, followed by a brief stint by Ajay Lalcheta in 2019. Zeeshan Maqsood has been the primary captain since 2019 and continues to lead the team through 2025. During his tenure, Khawar Ali, Aqib Ilyas, and Aryan Khan also captained the side in various matches between 2020 and 2023, likely serving as stand-in or vice-captains when needed.

Oman Cricket Team Trophies and Milestones

• 2015: Gained T20I status by defeating Namibia in the World Twenty20 Qualifier.
• 2016: Qualified for their first ICC World Twenty20.
• 2016: Defeated Ireland in their debut T20 World Cup match in Dharamsala.
• 2019: Achieved ODI status by defeating Namibia in the 2019 ICC World Cricket League Division Two.
• 2021: Qualified for another T20 World Cup.
• 2024: Participated in the T20 World Cup.

Oman Cricket Team Records and Honors

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