What Happened Oman’s Mohammad Nadeem made headlines on February 12, 2026, by becoming the oldest batter to score a half-century in T20 World Cup history. Nadeem achieved this milestone at the age of 43 years and 161 days during a match against Sri Lanka, surpassing the previous record held by Sri Lankan legend Sanath Jayasuriya, who scored a half-century at 39 years and 345 days in 2009. Why It Matters Nadeem’s achievement is significant as it highlights the longevity and skill of players in the T20 format, where age is often perceived as a disadvantage. However, his record was somewhat overshadowed by the fact that he equaled the record for the slowest half-century in T20 World Cup history, reaching his 50 runs off 52 balls, a feat previously set by Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan against Canada in 2024. What’s Next Following Nadeem’s record, Aamir Kaleem, another Omani player, broke Nadeem’s record just two days later by scoring a half-century at 44 years and 2 months during a match against Ireland. This rapid succession of records raises questions about the evolving dynamics of age and performance in T20 cricket, suggesting that older players may continue to make significant contributions to their teams. Post navigation What We Know About Sam Curran’s Performance in T20 World Cup What Does Robert Downey Jr.’s Role as Doctor Doom Mean for Avengers: Doomsday?