Four Nepali Cricketers Shine in Nepal Premier League Season 3
Summary
Four teams have sealed playoff spots in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League, while young Nepali cricketers Rahul Yadav, Rijan Dhakal, Lokesh Bam and Rashid Khan have stood out with strong performances. Rahul leads the wicket charts, Lokesh tops the run list, and Rijan has taken wickets in every match for Chitwan Rhinos.
Key Points
- Four teams — Lumbini Lions, Sudurpaschim Royals, Kathmandu Gurkhas and Chitwan Rhinos — have confirmed their places in the NPL playoffs.
- Rahul Yadav, selected through a talent hunt for Janakpur Bolts, leads the tournament with 12 wickets in seven matches.
- Rijan Dhakal has taken 11 wickets in five matches for Chitwan Rhinos, with a wicket in every game so far.
- Lokesh Bam is the highest run-scorer with 242 runs, while Rashid Khan has also impressed with 155 runs for Kathmandu Gurkhas.
