Sandeep Lamichhane NPL 2026: Team and Stats
Sandeep Lamichhane NPL 2026: retained marquee for Biratnagar Kings. Full team, career stats, 2024-2025 record and Season 3 outlook.
Sandeep Lamichhane will line up for Biratnagar Kings in the Nepal Premier League Season 3 as the franchise’s retained marquee player. The third edition of the NPL runs from October 26 to November 21, 2026, with all 32 matches scheduled at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Kathmandu. The leg-spinner remains central to the Kings’ plans after strong showings in the first two seasons.
Sandeep Lamichhane NPL stats
As of the end of the 2025 season, Sandeep Lamichhane’s NPL career figures stand at 16 matches, 23 wickets at an average of 16.00, an economy rate of 5.75 and a bowling strike rate of 16.70. His best figures are 4 for 11. With the bat he has scored 53 runs in 12 innings at an average of 8.83 and a strike rate of 132.50, with a highest score of 9 not out. These numbers are drawn from verified season records and remain current ahead of Season 3, which has yet to begin.
How he performed in NPL 2024 and 2025
In the inaugural 2024 season Sandeep played seven matches for Biratnagar Kings and took six wickets at an average of 31.83 and an economy of 6.82. His best figures that year were 3 for 19. The Kings finished sixth in the league stage with two wins from seven games and missed the playoffs. Janakpur Bolts went on to win the title.
The 2025 season marked a clear step up. Sandeep claimed 17 wickets in nine matches at an average of 10.41 and an economy of 4.92, finishing as joint leading wicket-taker alongside Sher Malla of Lumbini Lions and Abinash Bohara of Sudurpaschim Royals. His best spell was 4 for 11. He scored 31 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 155. Under his captaincy the Kings improved to a second-place league finish, reached Qualifier 2, but lost successive playoff matches to Sudurpaschim Royals and eventual champions Lumbini Lions.
His form and recent record in other T20 cricket
Beyond the NPL, Sandeep remains Nepal’s premier leg-spinner. He has more than 130 T20I wickets for the national side and continues to feature in overseas franchise competitions. In mid-2026 he was selected by Jaffna Kings for the Lanka Premier League, which ran from mid-July to early August and therefore did not overlap with the NPL window. He has also returned as Nepal’s ODI captain and led the side in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup and the ongoing Cricket World Cup League 2 series in Oman in October 2026.
FAQWhich team does Sandeep Lamichhane play for in NPL 2026?
Sandeep Lamichhane plays for Biratnagar Kings in NPL 2026. The franchise retained him as its marquee player alongside Lokesh Bam and Basir Ahamad, according to reports on the June 2026 retention list. He has captained the side since the league’s first season in 2024 and continued in the role through the 2025 campaign. Multiple Season 3 squad listings continue to name him as captain. The Kings also kept Narayan Joshi, Pratish GC and Subash Bhandari from their domestic core and later added Sri Lanka international Charith Asalanka as an overseas signing. Auction acquisitions included Rupesh Kumar Singh and several Category B and C players.
FAQIs Sandeep available for the whole tournament?
Sandeep is currently on national duty with Nepal in Oman for League 2 matches that conclude on October 19. The NPL begins one week later on October 26, leaving a short turnaround but no confirmed clash with any overseas league during the tournament window. No recent reports indicate fitness concerns that would keep him out of Season 3. Availability for individual matches will still depend on form, workload management and any late national-team call-ups.
What to expect from Sandeep and the Kings in Season 3
Biratnagar Kings enter Season 3 with greater continuity than in previous years. The retained domestic core, the addition of Charith Asalanka and Sandeep’s proven ability to control the middle overs give the side a solid foundation at Kirtipur, where spin usually plays a major role. The Kings improved markedly from a sixth-place finish in 2024 to playoff contenders in 2025, and Sandeep’s 17 wickets last season showed he remains the team’s primary wicket-taking threat. Success will depend on consistent support from the pace attack and middle-order contributions, areas that cost them in the 2025 playoffs. Expectations should stay measured: the squad is stronger on paper, yet the competition across eight teams remains high.
Stats and squad details can change once the tournament begins. Last updated: October 7, 2026.