NPL 2026 Top Run Scorers and Wicket Takers Update
Check out the leading run scorers and top wicket takers in the Nepal Premier League 2026 season so far.
The Nepal Premier League 2026 season is heating up at the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. After the opening matches, cricket fans are watching closely to see which players are leading the batting and bowling charts. With eight teams fighting for the trophy across 32 matches, individual brilliance is already shaping the tournament standings.
Top Batsmen Leading the Run Charts
Batters have put on some great shows at the crease, hitting big boundaries and scoring fast runs for their franchises. Lokesh Bam currently leads the run-scoring charts with a total of 113 runs from two innings. He has shown great form, keeping a high strike rate and hitting a remarkable number of sixes to push his team forward.
| Player | Team | Innings | Total Runs | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lokesh Bam |  | 2 | 113 | 171.21 |
| Dipendra Singh Airee |  | 2 | 78 | 132.20 |
| Moeen Ali | | 2 | 77 | 105.48 |
| Ariful Islam |  | 2 | 75 | 182.93 |
| Pawan Sarraf | | 2 | 73 | 112.31 |
Other standout batting performances include Dawid Malan with 70 runs and Sompal Kami chipping in with 63 runs. When looking at players who hit the ball out of the park, Lokesh Bam also leads the six-hitting list with 10 maximums, followed closely by Ariful Islam with 7 sixes.
Top Wicket Takers Taking Charge
Bowlers are playing a massive role in defending totals and stopping opponent batters in tight moments. Rahul Yadav leads the bowling leaderboard with 6 wickets, giving his team crucial breakthroughs. Sompal Kami is right behind him with 5 wickets, leading the bowling attack for his side with smart bowling.
| Player | Team | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Rahul Yadav | | 6 |
| Sompal Kami | | 5 |
| Kishor Mahato |  | 4 |
| Sher Malla | | 3 |
| Anil Kharel | | 2 |
As the Nepal Premier League continues through its group matches at the single venue in Kirtipur, players will aim to keep their spots at the top of these leaderboards. Fans can expect more thrilling action as the race for the playoffs heats up.