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 only a couple of innings vs India in ODIs. While he has struggled to produce big scores, his performances show promise.
| Match | Venue | Batting Position | Runs | Balls Faced | Strike Rate | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep 2023 | R Premadasa Stadium | No. 5 | 23 | 32 | ~71.9 | lbw b Kuldeep Yadav |
| 23 Feb 2025 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | No. 5 | 19 | 24 | ~79.2 | c R A Jadeja b Kuldeep Yadav |
Overall vs India in ODIs: 2 innings, total 42 runs, average ~21.00, showing some ability to stay at the crease and knock around at middle order, but hasn’t converted into big scores yet.
Bowling vs India – ODI Record
His bowling vs India in ODIs has been minimal so far. No wickets in matches at Pallekele (2023) and Dubai (2025), though his economy rates in those spells are modest.
| Match | Venue | Overs | Wickets | Runs Conceded | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep 2023 | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium | 4.0 | 0 | 21 | 5.25 |
| 23 Feb 2025 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 2.0 | 0 | 10 | 5.17 |
Performance at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Dubai has been one venue where Salman Agha has had at least one decent batting outing and has also bowled there.
| Match | Date | Format | Batting | Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2025 | ODI | vs India | 19 (24) | 0/10 in 2 overs |
| Other matches | — | — | Did not bat or low scores | Economical spells but no wickets vs India so far |
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T20Is vs India & Dubai
Salman Agha has not yet played any T20I match against India according to the data. At Dubai, in a T20 match vs Oman (12 Sep 2025), he faced a ball but scored 0.
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Impact & What It Tells Us
- Lower-order batting fights: Salman Agha’s batting scores (19, 23) show he can survive and contribute but hasn’t had a big impact innings vs India yet.
- Bowling has room to grow: He has bowled only a few overs vs India, hasn’t taken wickets yet in those spells, but has kept decent control.
- Role in future matches: As he gains more experience, especially in home or neutral venues like Dubai, there is potential for him to evolve as a useful all‐rounder.
- Pressure matches: Matches vs India are high-profile; performing even modestly in those can boost confidence and future opportunity.
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Conclusion
Salman Agha vs India remains, for now, a work in progress. His batting has shown flashes, especially in limited opportunities, while bowling has been economical but not yet match‐defining. His showing at Dubai suggests that venue could be one where he gains traction in the future. With more matches, he may well produce breakthrough performances.
