Zeeshan Maqsood is an opening batsman from Oman. In the Nepal Premier League he represented Karnali Yaks in Season 1 (2024). He is not in a Season 3 (2026) squad. Former captain of Oman; born in Pakistan and moved to Oman in his early teens. Named the ICC Men's Associate Cricketer of the Year in January 2022.
Made his ODI debut (cap 11) as captain against Namibia on 27 April 2019, the match in which Oman gained ODI status; his T20I debut came against Afghanistan on 25 July 2015. Scored his maiden ODI century, 109 against the USA, on 11 February 2020. His most extensive senior record is in T20 cricket: 52 matches, 1,065 runs, 36 wickets.
About Zeeshan Maqsood
Former captain of Oman; born in Pakistan and moved to Oman in his early teens. Named the ICC Men's Associate Cricketer of the Year in January 2022. Made his ODI debut (cap 11) as captain against Namibia on 27 April 2019, the match in which Oman gained ODI status; his T20I debut came against Afghanistan on 25 July 2015.
Scored his maiden ODI century, 109 against the USA, on 11 February 2020. Captained Oman at the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup and was selected for the 2024 T20 World Cup, by which time the captaincy had passed to Aqib Ilyas. Playing for Karnali Yaks in the inaugural NPL, he took 3/26 in the Eliminator win over Chitwan Rhinos on 18 December 2024, dismantling the middle order.
Player details
| Full name | Zeeshan Maqsood |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 24 October 1987 |
| Birthplace | Chichawatni, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Country | Oman |
| Playing role | Opening batsman |
| Batting style | Left-handed |
| Bowling style | Slow left-arm orthodox |
| NPL teams | Karnali Yaks — Season 1 (2024) |
Playing style and strengths
Zeeshan Maqsood is a left-handed opening batsman who bowls slow left-arm orthodox.
His T20 record underlines that role: 5 half-centuries, a best of 102* across 52 matches. With the ball his LA figures read 51 wickets with a best of 4/14.
Zeeshan Maqsood’s NPL career
Zeeshan Maqsood’s Nepal Premier League record, season by season, as verified from league coverage and squad records.
Season 1 (2024) — Karnali Yaks. Overseas player for Karnali Yaks in the inaugural season; took 3/26 in the Eliminator against Chitwan Rhinos (18 Dec 2024). Not in Karnali's 2025 or 2026 squads, so a Season 1-only NPL player.
Zeeshan Maqsood career records
Senior career figures for Zeeshan Maqsood as published by Wikipedia and copied exactly from the profile summary tables; figures are not recalculated here.
| Format | Matches | Runs | HS | Average | 100s/50s | Wickets | Best bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 31 | 782 | 109 | 28.96 | 1/4 | 40 | 4/15 |
| T20I | 41 | 770 | 102* | 27.5 | 1/3 | 26 | 4/7 |
| LA | 43 | 1,169 | 109 | 32.47 | 2/6 | 51 | 4/14 |
| T20 | 52 | 1,065 | 102* | 28.78 | 0/5 | 36 | 4/7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which NPL teams has Zeeshan Maqsood played for?
Zeeshan Maqsood represented Karnali Yaks in Season 1 (2024) in the Nepal Premier League. He is not in a Season 3 (2026) squad.
What is Zeeshan Maqsood’s playing role?
He is a opening batsman. He bats left-handed and bowls slow left-arm orthodox.
When was Zeeshan Maqsood born?
Zeeshan Maqsood was born on 24 October 1987 in Chichawatni, Punjab, Pakistan.
Where is Zeeshan Maqsood from?
Zeeshan Maqsood is a cricketer from Oman.
Follow Karnali Yaks
Karnali Yaks — the franchise page with the current squad, fixtures and results.
Related players: Hussain Talat, Jaykishan Kolsawala and Will Bosisto were his Karnali Yaks team-mates in Season 1 (2024). See the full Karnali Yaks squad.
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