Salman Agha is a young Pakistani cricketer whose performances have begun to attract attention, especially in matches against India. Though opportunities have been limited so far, his innings and spells show glimpses of ability. Here’s a look at his records vs India in both ODIs and T20Is, with special attention to matches at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, and what he might bring in future clashes.
Batting vs India – ODI Record
Salman Agha has had two ODI innings vs India so far. While he hasn’t produced a big score, his knocks in Colombo (2023) and Dubai (2025) show fighting spirit in the middle order.
| Match | Venue | Batting Position | Runs | Balls Faced | Strike Rate | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep 2023 | R Premadasa Stadium | No. 5 | 23 | 32 | 71.87 | lbw b Kuldeep Yadav |
| 23 Feb 2025 | Dubai International Stadium | No. 5 | 19 | 24 | 79.16 | c R Jadeja b Kuldeep Yadav |
Overall vs India in ODIs: 2 innings, 42 runs, average 21.00. He has shown composure at No. 5, but is still waiting for a breakthrough innings.
Bowling vs India – ODI Record
Salman has bowled in two ODI matches vs India but is yet to pick up a wicket. His economy rate has remained steady, showing some control.
| Match | Venue | Overs | Wickets | Runs Conceded | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep 2023 | Pallekele International Stadium | 4.0 | 0 | 21 | 5.25 |
| 23 Feb 2025 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 2.0 | 0 | 10 | 5.00 |
Performance at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Dubai has already hosted some of Salman Agha’s key games vs India and other Asian teams. He has batted and bowled here with mixed results.
| Match | Date | Format | Batting | Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2025 | ODI | vs India | 19 (24) | 0/10 in 2 overs |
| 21 Sep 2025 | T20I | vs India | 17* (13) | — |
| 17 Sep 2025 | T20I | vs UAE | 20 (27) | 1/9 in 1 over |
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T20Is vs India & Dubai
Salman Agha has featured in the Asia Cup 2025 T20 clashes vs India at Dubai. His batting showed mixed results, but his 17* in the 21 Sept 2025 game added useful lower-order runs under pressure.
| Match | Venue | Batting Position | Runs | Balls Faced | Strike Rate | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep 2025 | Dubai International Stadium | No. 5 | 3 | 12 | 25.00 | c Abhishek Sharma b Axar Patel |
| 21 Sep 2025 | Dubai International Stadium | No. 6 | 17* | 13 | 130.77 | Not Out |
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Impact & What It Tells Us
- Lower-order batting fights: His 17* against India (Sept 2025) showed he can add stability under pressure.
- Bowling has room to grow: So far wicketless vs India in ODIs, though he chipped in with 1/9 vs UAE in T20Is.
- Role in future matches: His ability to contribute both with bat and occasional overs makes him a developing all-round option.
- Pressure matches: Even small contributions vs India (like his 17*) can boost confidence and help Pakistan in crunch moments.
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Conclusion
Salman Agha vs India remains a developing story. His batting has shown flashes (19 in ODIs, 17* in T20Is) while his bowling has been economical but wicketless against India. At Dubai, he seems more comfortable, with handy batting and a breakthrough against UAE. With experience, he could become a reliable all-rounder in Indo-Pak encounters.
