Sudurpaschim RoyalsHemant Dhami is a Nepali fast bowler who will represent Sudurpaschim Royals in NPL Season 3 after the club retained him for a third straight season. The 20-year-old is the youngest of the Royals' retained core, and his 2026 form reads 7 for 14 for Sudur Paschim against Bagmati in the Prime Minister Cup and four wickets in Nepal's 81-run win over Jersey. He made his Nepal ODI debut at 17, taking 3 for 49 against Canada at Kirtipur in February 2024.
In Nepal Premier League 2026, Dhami is the developing seamer in a domestic pool bookended by Scott Kuggeleijn and Abinash Bohara. Two wickets in last season's opener against Kathmandu Gorkhas showed he belongs; Season 3 is about becoming indispensable.
About Hemant Dhami
Hemant Dhami is a 20-year-old Nepali right-arm fast-medium bowler retained by Sudurpaschim Royals for a third season, and the youngest member of the club's retained core. Born in Bheemdatt, Kanchanpur in April 2006, he made his ODI debut for Nepal at 17, taking 3 for 49 against Canada at Kirtipur in February 2024, and became the country's 54th T20I player with a debut against the UAE in April 2026. His 2026 domestic form, 7 for 14 for Sudur Paschim against Bagmati in the Prime Minister Cup and four wickets in Nepal's 81-run win over Jersey in July, turned promise into retention. He took two wickets in the Royals' Season 2 opener against Kathmandu Gorkhas, a 29-run win.
Playing style and strengths
Dhami is a hit-the-deck fast-medium bowler whose method is built on seam movement and awkward bounce rather than raw pace. The 7 for 14 against Bagmati is the standout evidence: spells like that come from relentless lines at the top of off stump. His verified role as a middle-overs strike option shows Airee trusts him to bowl when batters are set and attacking, the phase where young quicks usually get hidden. At 20 his action is still filling out, which makes the international timeline more impressive: an ODI debut at 17 and a T20I cap as Nepal's 54th player. He has been taking wickets against adults since his mid-teens, and his ceiling is the highest in the Royals' domestic pace group. The retention is the franchise betting on it.
Hemant Dhami's role at Sudurpaschim Royals in Season 3
In Season 3 Dhami is the developing third seamer behind Kuggeleijn and Bohara, the bowler Airee turns to in the middle overs when the new ball has lost its shine and the death is still distant. That middle-overs strike role, stated in his verified profile, is the hardest apprenticeship in T20: bowl it well and you become undroppable, leak runs and the captain shortens your spell. The Royals' faith is structural, retained at 20 while the franchise spent 5 lakh on the experienced Anil Kharel, which tells you the coaching staff see Dhami as the future of the attack rather than just its present. If the 7-for-14 form travels into the NPL, he could force his way into the new-ball conversation by season's end.
Player details
| Full name | Hemant Dhami |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 14 April 2006 |
| Birthplace | Bheemdatt, Kanchanpur, Nepal |
| Country | Nepal |
| Playing role | Bowler |
| Bowling style | Right-arm fast-medium |
Hemant Dhami at NPL 2026
Verified season-by-season NPL figures for Hemant Dhami. 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 | Not publicly available | Not publicly available | Not publicly available | Not publicly available | Not publicly available | Not publicly available |
| NPL 2025 (Season 2) | Sudurpaschim Royals | Not publicly available | Not publicly available | Not publicly available | Not publicly available | Not publicly available | Not publicly available |
| NPL 2026 (Season 3) | Sudurpaschim Royals | Season not yet played | — | — | — | — | — |
Records & achievements
- 7 for 14 for Sudur Paschim against Bagmati in the Prime Minister Cup in April 2026
- Became Nepal's 54th T20I player with a debut against the UAE in April 2026
- ODI debut at 17 against Canada at Kirtipur in February 2024, taking 3 for 49
- Four wickets in Nepal's 81-run win over Jersey in July 2026
- Two wickets in the Royals' Season 2 opener against Kathmandu Gorkhas, a 29-run win
Frequently Asked Questions
Which team does Hemant Dhami play for in NPL Season 3?
Sudurpaschim Royals, who retained him ahead of the Season 3 auction.
What is Hemant Dhami's playing role?
Bowler. He is a right-arm fast-medium bowler used as a middle-overs strike option.
What was Hemant Dhami's best domestic bowling in 2026?
7 for 14 for Sudur Paschim against Bagmati in the Prime Minister Cup in April 2026.
How old is Hemant Dhami?
He was born on 14 April 2006 in Bheemdatt, Kanchanpur, making him 20 as of October 2026.
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