Mayank Kumar is a 29‑year‑old right‑handed opening batter who represents the United Arab Emirates in international cricket. Born on 5 February 1997 in Haryana, India. He debuted for the UAE in 2025 and has played six T20Is so far, scoring 60 runs with a top score of 21.
Personal Profile
- Full Name: Mayank Rajesh Kumar
- Born: 5 February 1997, Haryana, India
- Age: 29 (as of March 2026)
- Batting Style: Right‑handed
- Role: Opening batter
- Teams: United Arab Emirates, UAE U19, Goltay Cricket Academy
Mayank Kumar Statistics
| Format | Matches | Runs | Bat Avg | Top Score | SR | 100s/50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20Is | 6 | 60 | 12.00 | 21 | 90.9 | 0/0 |
| T20s (overall) | 10 | 104 | 11.55 | 21 | 100.0 | 0/0 |
No wickets recorded; primarily a specialist batter.
Career Highlights
- International Debut: T20I vs Samoa, October 2025 at Al Amerat.
- Recent Matches: Featured against New Zealand (Feb 2026, Chennai), Canada (Feb 2026, Delhi), and Italy (Feb 2026, Chennai).
- Domestic/Franchise: Plays for UAE domestic sides and Goltay Cricket Academy.
Style of Play
- Batting: Right‑handed opener, typically aggressive in the power play but still finding consistency at the international level.
- Temperament: Developing player, seen as part of the UAE’s effort to strengthen its batting depth.
- Bowling: No recorded bowling contributions in internationals.
Legacy & Potential
Mayank Kumar is still early in his UAE international career. While his averages are modest, his selection reflects the UAE’s strategy of integrating players with Indian domestic roots to bolster their batting lineup. At 29, he has the opportunity to establish himself as a regular opener if he can convert starts into bigger scores.
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