Ajay Chauhan is a Nepal slow left-arm orthodox bowler who will play for Lumbini Lions in NPL Season 3. He was bought for NPR 2 lakh at the July 2026 auction, the cheapest specialist bowler in the champions’ squad, and arrives for his debut NPL season from Lumbini Province. His one-day record, 15 wickets at 14.33 with a best of 4 for 14, marks an attacking spinner, backed by List A figures of eight wickets including 4 for 47.
Chauhan is the coaching staff’s insurance policy on left-arm spin. If Abhishesh Gautam’s economy slips, the 23-year-old is ready, and his wicket-taking style gives the Nepal Premier League 2026 champions a sharper option through the middle overs.
About Ajay Chauhan
Ajay Chauhan is the Lumbini Lions' low-cost spin reinforcement: a slow left-arm orthodox bowler from Bhairahawa, born on 24 March 2003, bought for NPR 2 lakh at the July 2026 auction. His one-day record for Lumbini Province — 15 wickets at 14.33 with a best of 4 for 14 — marks him as an attacking spinner rather than a containing one, and his List A figures of eight wickets including 4 for 47 back that up. At 23, he arrives for his debut NPL season as direct competition for Abhishesh Gautam's left-arm spin slot and as the cheapest specialist bowler in the champions' squad.
Player details
| Full name | Ajay Kumar Chauhan |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 24 March 2003 |
| Birthplace | Bhairahawa, Nepal |
| Country | Nepal |
| Playing role | Bowler |
| Batting style | Right-hand bat |
| Bowling style | Slow left-arm orthodox |
Playing style and strengths
Chauhan's record describes a wicket-taking spinner: 15 one-day wickets at 14.33 for Lumbini Province is the profile of a bowler who attacks through flight and is prepared to be hit in search of breakthroughs. His best of 4 for 14, and a List A 4 for 47, suggest he is at his most dangerous against batters forced to score against him — the middle overs of a chase, or a powerplay if Rohit Paudel gambles early.
He is a slow left-arm orthodox in the same mould as Abhishesh Gautam, which makes the comparison direct: Chauhan offers the more aggressive option, Gautam the more economical one. He bats right-handed in the lower order, but like Gautam he is picked for his bowling alone.
Ajay Chauhan's role at Lumbini Lions in Season 3
Chauhan is the coaching staff's insurance policy on left-arm spin. If Abhishesh Gautam's economy slips, or if a match-up demands two left-arm spinners against a right-hand-heavy opposition, the 23-year-old is ready — and at NPR 2 lakh he is the cheapest way the champions could buy that option.
He also covers the scenario where the Lions want a more attacking spin threat than Gautam's control game through the middle overs. Realistically he starts Season 3 on the bench behind the retained title-winners, but the franchise has shown it rewards domestic form: Chauhan's path to the XI runs through net performances and any slip from the man ahead of him.
Ajay Chauhan at NPL 2026
Season-by-season Nepal Premier League figures for Ajay Chauhan.
| Season | Team | Matches | Runs | HS | Avg | Wkts | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPL 2024 (Season 1) | — | Not part of NPL | — | — | — | — | — |
| NPL 2025 (Season 2) | — | Not part of NPL | — | — | — | — | — |
| NPL 2026 (Season 3) | Lumbini Lions | Season not yet played (NPL debut) | — | — | — | — | — |
Ajay Chauhan career records
Available senior career figures from the structured player record.
| Format | Matches | Runs | Wickets | Best | 100s / 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| List A / One-day | 5 | 16 | 8 | 4/47 | 0/0 |
| One-day (domestic, Cricnepal) | — | — | 15 (avg 14.33) | 4/14 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which NPL team does Ajay Chauhan play for?
Ajay Chauhan plays for the Lumbini Lions in NPL Season 3 (2026), his debut NPL season.
What was Ajay Chauhan’s auction price?
The Lions bought him for NPR 2 lakh at the July 6, 2026 mini-auction.
What is Ajay Chauhan’s playing role?
He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and a right-hand lower-order batter.
When was Ajay Chauhan born?
Ajay Kumar Chauhan was born on 24 March 2003 in Bhairahawa, Nepal.
Sources
Cricnepal: Ajay Chauhan player profile: full name Ajay Kumar Chauhan, date of birth 24 March 2003, Bhairahawa, right-hand bat, slow left-arm orthodox, Lumbini Province, one-day bowling figures of 15 wickets at 14.33 with a best of 4/14.
IndiaCricketSchedule: NPL 2026 squads: July 6 2026 mini-auction, Lumbini Lions signings.
Lumbini Lions team page: the Season 3 squad table on this site, with listing status, roles and auction prices (NPR 2 lakh).
nplt20league.com: Ajay Chauhan player profile: NPL season-by-season figures and career records used in this page’s tables.
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