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Hamza Saleem Dar Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Age28 Years

BirthplaceGujrat, Punjab, Pakistan

ProfessionCricketer (Allrounder)

NationalitySpanish

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyBrothers: Murtaza Dar, Mustafa Ali

Hamza Saleem Dar Biography

Hamza Saleem Dar is a Spanish cricketer of Pakistani origin known for his allround performances and for setting the highest individual score in T10 cricket

Early life and background

Hamza Saleem Dar was born in Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan, and completed his school education at Municipal Model High School in his hometown. He later moved to Spain to pursue higher education and attended the University of Barcelona, where he completed his degree. Raised in a family with at least two younger brothers, Murtaza Dar and Mustafa Ali, Hamza retains connections to his Pakistani roots while building his life and cricket career in Spain.

Career

Hamza is a left-handed batter and a right-arm medium pace bowler who has played extensively in Spanish domestic cricket and for Spain at the international level. He has represented a number of clubs across regional competitions, including Badalona Shaheen Cricket Club, Pak Montcada Cricket Club, Catalunya Jaguar (CJ), Pak Youngster CC, Ripoll Warriors CC, Vitoria Cricket Club, Montcada Royal, and Girona Royals.

He made his T20 International debut for Spain on 17 August 2019 against Finland at the Kerava National Cricket Ground, scoring eight runs in that match. In September 2021 he registered his first T20I half-century, an unbeaten 59 against Germany. In 2023 he was a major contributor to Spain’s campaign at the European Championship held in Cártama (Málaga), finishing the tournament as the Most Valuable Player after scoring 354 runs and taking 14 wickets and helping Spain secure the bronze medal.

T10 record and standout performances

Hamza drew worldwide attention in December 2023 while playing in a T10 European Cricket Series match for Catalunya Jaguar against Sohal Hospitalet. In that game he produced a remarkable innings of 193 not out from 43 balls, a performance that included 22 sixes and 14 fours and yielded a strike rate of 449. That innings is recorded as the highest individual score in the 10-over format.

Beyond that world-record innings, Hamza has been active in Spanish domestic competitions such as the T10 Catalunya Cup, Liga Catalana de Cricket, Glasgow Cup and the Catalunya Premier League, where he featured for the Girona Royals in 2023. His domestic and international contributions mark him as one of the more prominent players in Spain’s growing cricket scene.

Playing style and physical profile

Hamza bats left-handed and bowls right-arm medium pace. He is listed at approximately 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters) tall and around 70 kilograms (154 pounds). His eye and hair color are both recorded as black.

Public profile

Hamza is known publicly by the nickname Hamzi and has maintained a presence across social platforms. He holds Spanish nationality while originating from Pakistan and follows Islam. Off the field he lists hobbies such as traveling and horse riding.

Personal life and work outside cricket

As of 2023 Hamza is unmarried and is described as single. He has spoken about the practicalities of life as a cricketer in Spain, noting that when he is not playing professionally he works as a taxi driver to support himself. He has also mentioned that cricket did not always provide sufficient financial reward, which led him to balance sport with other employment.

Latest updates

Hamza’s 193 not out in the T10 format on 5 December 2023 remains his most recent headline-making achievement. He continues to play in Spanish leagues and represent Spain internationally when selected.
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Recent Work

193 not out in T10 European Cricket Series

Scored 193 not out from 43 balls for Catalunya Jaguar against Sohal Hospitalet on 5 December 2023, the highest individual score in T10 cricket

2023
Most Valuable Player, European Championship (Cártama)

Finished the tournament with 354 runs and 14 wickets, helping Spain win the bronze medal

2023
Played for Girona Royals in Catalunya Premier League

Featured for Girona Royals during the 2023 Catalunya Premier League

2023
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Career Highlights

  1. T20I debut for Spain on 17 August 2019 against Finland
  2. First T20I half-century: 59 not out vs Germany on 11 September 2021
  3. MVP of the 2023 European Championship (354 runs and 14 wickets)
  4. Highest individual score in T10 cricket: 193 not out (5 December 2023)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hamza Saleem Dar known for?

Cricketer (Allrounder)

What is Hamza Saleem Dar’s marital status?

Unmarried