Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium hosted its first T20I matches in 2016, establishing a brief but statistically distinct record for the venue in international cricket.
Two matches were played at the ground, featuring Oman and Hong Kong. The records from these encounters include a century by Babar Hayat and a three-wicket haul by Mohammad Naveed.
Overview
The lowest team total at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium is 146/7, achieved by Hong Kong against the United Arab Emirates on 2016-02-21. This match also produced the best bowling figures at the venue, with Mohammad Naveed taking 3/12. The contrast between Oman's 180/5 and Hong Kong's 146/7 highlights the variation in pitch conditions or team performances during the two-match series. Hong Kong remains the most active team at the venue, having played both recorded T20I matches there.
Who holds the individual batting and bowling records?
Who holds the individual batting and bowling records?
Babar Hayat holds the venue record for the highest individual batting score in T20I cricket. He scored 122 runs for Hong Kong on 2016-02-19. This performance contributed to Oman's highest team total of 180/5 on the same date. The innings stands as the most significant individual batting effort across the two matches played at the ground.
Mohammad Naveed recorded the best bowling figures at the venue. He took 3 wickets for 12 runs on 2016-02-21. This performance occurred during the match where Hong Kong posted their lowest team total of 146/7. Naveed's figures represent the peak bowling achievement in the limited T20I history at this location.
Which team has played the most T20Is at this venue?
Hong Kong stands as the most active team at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium in T20I cricket, having contested two matches at the venue. This frequency matches the total number of T20I games played at the ground, indicating that Hong Kong has appeared in every recorded fixture at this location. The team's presence is documented in the Cricsheet records, which list Hong Kong as the most frequent visitor among all franchises and national sides that have taken the field there.
The two matches involving Hong Kong took place in February 2016, forming the complete set of T20I history for this venue. The first match occurred on 2016-02-19, and the second followed two days later on 2016-02-21. These dates define the entire span of T20I activity at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium, with no other teams surpassing Hong Kong's appearance count. The concentration of matches within a single week highlights the venue's usage during that specific period in 2016.
While Hong Kong holds the record for most appearances, their performance metrics at the venue are also notable. In the match on 2016-02-21, Hong Kong posted the lowest team total recorded at the stadium, scoring 146/7. This aggregate stands in contrast to the highest team total at the venue, which was achieved by Oman in the other match on 2016-02-19. The statistical disparity between the two teams' scores underscores the varying conditions and performances witnessed during Hong Kong's two visits.
No other team has matched Hong Kong's frequency at this ground. With only two T20I matches ever played at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium, the competition for the most active team title is limited to the participants of those specific fixtures. Hong Kong's dual appearances give them the edge over Oman, who played once. This record remains current as of the latest available data, with no additional T20I matches added to the venue's ledger since 2016.
Frequently asked questions
When did the first T20I take place at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium?
The first T20I at the venue was played on 2016-02-19.
What is the highest team total at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium?
The highest team total is 180/5, scored by Oman on 2016-02-19.
What is the lowest team total at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium?
The lowest team total is 146/7, scored by Hong Kong on 2016-02-21.
Who holds the highest individual batting score at the venue?
Babar Hayat holds the record with a score of 122 on 2016-02-19.
Who has the best bowling figures at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium?
Mohammad Naveed has the best bowling figures with 3/12 on 2016-02-21.
Summary
Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium has hosted 2 T20I matches, both in February 2016. Oman recorded the highest team total of 180/5, while Hong Kong posted the lowest total of 146/7. Babar Hayat scored the highest individual score of 122, and Mohammad Naveed took the best bowling figures of 3/12.