Junaid Siddique was born on 6 December 1992 in Multan, Pakistan. He later moved to the United Arab Emirates to play cricket. He is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and also bats right-handed. Junaid made his T20 International debut in October 2019 and his ODI debut in December 2019. He is known for taking important wickets and playing regularly for the UAE team.
Pakistan-born UAE Cricketer Junaid Siddique’s career
Junaid Siddique was added to the UAE squad in October 2019 for the ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier played in the UAE. He made his T20 International debut against Oman on 18 October 2019. In December 2019, He was selected for the UAE ODI squad in the Tri-Nation Series. He made his ODI debut against the United States on 8 December 2019. In December 2020, he received a one-year full-time contract from the Emirates Cricket Board.
Junaid Siddique Franchise Cricket Teams Around the World
Junaid Siddique has played as a franchise cricketer for many teams in different leagues. He represents the United Arab Emirates at the international level. In franchise cricket, he has played for Sharjah Warriors, Caribbean Tigers, Chennai Braves, Toronto Nationals, and Vancouver Knights. These teams play in popular T20 leagues across Asia, the Caribbean, and North America. His fast bowling helps teams take early wickets and control matches.
Junaid Siddique Bowling Career Stats in ODIs and T20s
Junaid Siddique has strong bowling numbers in international and domestic cricket. In ODIs, he has played 63 matches and taken 86 wickets with a best of 4/23 and an average of 28.67. In T20Is, he played 87 matches and took 117 wickets with a best of 4/12. In all T20s, he has 122 wickets from 97 matches.
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| Format | Matches | Wickets | Best Bowling | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 63 | 86 | 4/23 | 28.67 |
| T20Is | 87 | 117 | 4/12 | 21.05 |
| T20s | 97 | 122 | 4/12 | 21.97 |
Junaid Siddique in Canada vs UAE T20 World Cup Group Match
The match between Canada and the United Arab Emirates was played in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2025 26 season. It was a Group D game played at a neutral venue, where both teams aimed to stay alive in the tournament.
Junaid Siddique bowled an important spell for the UAE. He bowled with good control and pace, took key wickets, and stopped Canada from scoring fast. His overs helped the UAE keep pressure and fight back in the middle of the innings.
Canada scored a competitive total in their twenty overs after steady batting. The UAE tried to respond strongly, but Canada performed better overall and won the match, gaining valuable points in the group stage.
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