Brandon McMullen is a Scotland all-rounder who rejoined Sudurpaschim Royals for NPL Season 3 as an overseas signing after playing two matches for the club in the inaugural 2024 season. Those cameos produced 53 from 36 against Kathmandu Gorkhas and 3 for 21 against Lumbini Lions, and his form since has been outstanding: 140 runs at a strike rate of 170.73 in the 2024 T20 World Cup group stage, and the fastest 1,000 ODI runs by a Scottish man in May 2025.
In Nepal Premier League 2026, McMullen gives the Royals a second overseas pace-bowling all-rounder alongside Scott Kuggeleijn. Slotted at five or six, his right-hand power complements Saif Ali Zaib's left-hand hitting through the middle overs.
About Brandon McMullen
Brandon McMullen is a Scotland all-rounder who rejoins Sudurpaschim Royals for Season 3 as an overseas signing after playing two matches for the club in the inaugural 2024 season. Born in Durban in October 1999, he bats right-handed and bowls right-arm medium, and he qualified for Scotland on residency grounds after moving there in 2018. His last three years for Scotland have been outstanding: a 2024 T20 World Cup group stage of 140 runs at a strike rate of 170.73, a maiden ODI five-wicket haul of 5 for 34 against Ireland followed by a first ODI century, 136 from 121 against Oman, at the 2023 World Cup Qualifier, and the fastest 1,000 ODI runs by a Scottish man in May 2025. His two-game 2024 NPL stint produced 53 off 36 against Kathmandu Gorkhas and 3 for 21 against Lumbini Lions.
Playing style and strengths
McMullen's batting is built on clean, upright power hitting. The 170.73 strike rate at the 2024 T20 World Cup is the headline number, proof he clears the rope against top-tier attacks rather than just associate bowling. His right-arm medium is the honest second skill: not express, but accurate and wicket-taking, as the 3 for 21 against Lumbini Lions showed in his brief 2024 NPL stint. The combination makes him a genuine two-phase cricketer: he can bat anywhere from three to six depending on the match situation and bowl his four overs in the middle phase or at the death. High international fielding standards complete the package; Scotland do not carry passengers, and neither do the Royals' overseas slots.
Brandon McMullen's role at Sudurpaschim Royals in Season 3
McMullen returns as the second overseas pace-bowling all-rounder alongside Scott Kuggeleijn, giving Airee the seam-bowling depth that underpinned the inaugural campaign. His likely slot is the middle order, five or six, where his right-hand power complements the left-hand hitting of Saif Ali Zaib and the anchoring of Aarif Sheikh, and where his four overs of medium pace let Airee rest Kuggeleijn without losing control. The 53 off 36 against Kathmandu Gorkhas in 2024 is the Royals' own evidence that he handles Nepali conditions. With Zaib providing spin and Kuggeleijn the new ball, McMullen is the flexible piece: a finisher with the bat and a partnership-breaker with the ball.
Player details
| Full name | Brandon McMullen |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 18 October 1999 |
| Birthplace | Durban, South Africa |
| Country | Scotland |
| Playing role | All-rounder |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| Bowling style | Right-arm medium |
Brandon McMullen at NPL 2026
Verified season-by-season NPL figures for Brandon McMullen. Figures marked unavailable were not published in the verified record behind this page.
| Season | Team | Matches | Runs | HS | Avg | Wkts | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPL 2024 (Season 1) | Sudurpaschim Royals | 2 | Not publicly available | 53 | Not publicly available | Not publicly available | 3/21 |
| NPL 2026 (Season 3) | Sudurpaschim Royals | Season not yet played | — | — | — | — | — |
Records & achievements
- 140 runs at an average of 70 and a strike rate of 170.73 in the 2024 T20 World Cup group stage — the highest strike rate among batters with 100-plus runs
- Maiden ODI five-wicket haul of 5 for 34 against Ireland, followed by a first ODI century (136 from 121 against Oman) at the 2023 World Cup Qualifier
- Fastest Scottish man to 1,000 ODI runs (May 2025)
- 53 from 36 balls against Kathmandu Gorkhas and 3 for 21 in four overs against Lumbini Lions in his two Royals matches in Season 1
Frequently Asked Questions
Which team does Brandon McMullen play for in NPL Season 3?
Sudurpaschim Royals, who re-signed him as an overseas all-rounder.
What is Brandon McMullen's playing role?
All-rounder. He bats right-handed and bowls right-arm medium pace.
What did Brandon McMullen do for the Royals in Season 1?
In two matches: 53 from 36 balls against Kathmandu Gorkhas and 3 for 21 in four overs against Lumbini Lions.
Which country does Brandon McMullen represent internationally?
Scotland, whom he qualified for on residency grounds after moving there from South Africa in 2018.
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Sources and verification
Checked October 2026. Records describe the dated reports linked here; a signing does not guarantee selection or availability for every match.