Kamran Ashraf: The Qatar national cricket team is set to feature in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League A, scheduled from August 21 to 31, 2025, in Jersey, United Kingdom, where they will play five key matches against strong Associate nations. Qatar will begin their campaign on August 21 against Kuwait at the Grainville Cricket Stadium, followed by a match against Kenya at the same venue on August 24. Their third fixture will be against Denmark on August 27 at Farmers Field Cricket Ground, before taking on Papua New Guinea on August 30 at the same ground. The team will round off their league stage with a crucial clash against host nation Jersey on August 31 at Grainville Cricket Stadium. All matches are set to begin at 1:00 PM Doha time.
The Qatar Cricket Association has announced a 14-member squad led by captain Ikram, who will shoulder the responsibility of guiding the team in this challenging tournament. Alongside him, the squad includes experienced campaigners and promising talents such as Mujeeb, Shakkir, Tanveer, Asim, Shahzaib, Imal, Daniel, and Murad, providing depth across batting and bowling departments. Supporting them are Amir, Owais, Irshad, Arif, and Jabir, who bring versatility and balance to the side with both pace and spin options. This mix of seasoned players and young performers reflects Qatar’s growing cricketing structure and ambition.
The players have been training extensively under the Qatar Cricket Association’s guidance to adapt to conditions in Jersey, with a focus on building consistency and resilience. With cricket steadily gaining momentum in Qatar, the team’s participation in the Challenge League A is not only significant for qualification hopes but also for inspiring the next generation of cricketers back home. Fans will be eagerly following every match as the national side aims to deliver strong performances, secure victories, and take meaningful steps forward on the path toward the ICC Cricket World Cup.
