Oman’s Aamir Kaleem becomes oldest player to score half century in T20 World Cups

Oman’s opening batter Aamir Kaleem became the oldest player to register a half-century in the men’s T20 World Cups during the match against Ireland at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) on Saturday.

Kaleem, at 44 years 2 months 25 days, overtook his teammate Muhammad Nadeem’s (43y 5m 8d) record, which he registered in Oman’s previous fixture on Thursday against Sri Lanka.

Kaleem hit two sixes and five fours to record a 29-ball 50. Oman, however, lost the match 96 runs as it failed to chase a 236-run target.

Oldest players to score a fifty in T20 World Cups:

1) Aamer Kaleem – 44 years 2 months 25 days; 50 vs Ireland, 2026

2) Muhammad Nadeem – 43 years 5 months 8 days; 53 not out vs Sri Lanka, 2026

3) Sanath Jayasuriya – 39 years 11 months 11 days; 81 vs West Indies, 2009

4) Shoaib Malik – 39 years 9 months 6 days; 54 not out vs Scotland, 2021

5) Tilakratne Dilshan – 39 years 5 months 3 days; 83 not out vs Afghanistan, 2016

Published on Feb 14, 2026