Dipesh Prasad Kandel is an all-rounder from Nepal. In the Nepal Premier League he represented Kathmandu Gorkhas in Season 1 (2024) and Kathmandu Gorkhas in Season 2 (2025). He is not in a Season 3 (2026) squad. The ICC lists Dipesh Prasad Kandel as a Nepal all-rounder who bats left-handed and bowls slow left-arm orthodox. Born in Latikoili in Surkhet, he started with tennis-ball gully cricket and developed as a cricketer in Biratnagar, where he lived alone to train.
On 2 March 2023 he took a hat-trick against the UAE in the final over of the U19 World Cup Qualifier, defending 10 runs to send Nepal back to the U19 World Cup. For Nepal Under-19 against Afghanistan Under-19 at the ACC U19 Asia Cup in Dubai on 10 December 2023, he bowled 10 overs for 1/34 and scored 11.
About Dipesh Prasad Kandel
The ICC lists Dipesh Prasad Kandel as a Nepal all-rounder who bats left-handed and bowls slow left-arm orthodox. Born in Latikoili in Surkhet, he started with tennis-ball gully cricket and developed as a cricketer in Biratnagar, where he lived alone to train. On 2 March 2023 he took a hat-trick against the UAE in the final over of the U19 World Cup Qualifier, defending 10 runs to send Nepal back to the U19 World Cup.
For Nepal Under-19 against Afghanistan Under-19 at the ACC U19 Asia Cup in Dubai on 10 December 2023, he bowled 10 overs for 1/34 and scored 11. He has represented Koshi province at under-19 level and played senior-level domestic games in Nepal. He was named in the Kathmandu Gurkhas squad for the inaugural Nepal Premier League season in 2024.
He was named again in the Kathmandu Gorkhas squad for Nepal Premier League Season 2 in 2025.
Player details
| Full name | Dipesh Prasad Kandel |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 4 July 2005 |
| Birthplace | Latikoili, Surkhet, Nepal |
| Country | Nepal |
| Playing role | All-rounder |
| Batting style | Left-handed |
| Bowling style | Slow left-arm orthodox |
| NPL teams | Kathmandu Gorkhas — Season 1 (2024); Kathmandu Gorkhas — Season 2 (2025) |
Playing style and strengths
Dipesh Kandel is a left-handed all-rounder who bowls slow left-arm orthodox.
Dipesh Kandel’s NPL career
Dipesh Kandel’s Nepal Premier League record, season by season, as verified from league coverage and squad records.
Season 1 (2024) — Kathmandu Gorkhas. Named in the Kathmandu Gurkhas squad for the inaugural Nepal Premier League season.
Season 2 (2025) — Kathmandu Gorkhas. Named again in the Kathmandu Gorkhas squad for the 2025 season; not among the six players Kathmandu retained for Season 3 (Kathmandu Post list), so he is not a verified Season 3 squad member.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which NPL teams has Dipesh Kandel played for?
Dipesh Kandel represented Kathmandu Gorkhas in Season 1 (2024) and Kathmandu Gorkhas in Season 2 (2025) in the Nepal Premier League. He is not in a Season 3 (2026) squad.
What is Dipesh Kandel’s playing role?
He is a all-rounder. He bats left-handed and bowls slow left-arm orthodox.
When was Dipesh Kandel born?
Dipesh Prasad Kandel was born on 4 July 2005 in Latikoili, Surkhet, Nepal.
Where is Dipesh Kandel from?
Dipesh Kandel is a cricketer from Nepal.
Follow Kathmandu Gorkhas
Kathmandu Gorkhas — the franchise page with the current squad, fixtures and results.
Related players: Ben Charlesworth, Gerhard Erasmus and John Simpson were his Kathmandu Gorkhas team-mates in Season 2 (2025). See the full Kathmandu Gorkhas squad.
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