Naren Bhatta is a top-order batter from Nepal. In the Nepal Premier League he represented Biratnagar Kings in Season 1 (2024) and Biratnagar Kings in Season 2 (2025). He is not in a Season 3 (2026) squad. Nepalese top-order batter from Sudurpashchim Province; listed in Sudurpashchim Province's squad as a batsman (right-handed, right-arm off-break) with Biratnagar Kings as his NPL team. Scored an unbeaten 112 off 89 balls (10 fours, 2 sixes) for Nepal in the final of the ACC Men's U16 East Zone Cup against Malaysia U16 on 4 July 2023, as Nepal posted 252 and won the title by 221 runs.
Named captain of Nepal's 14-member U19 squad for the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup Asia Qualifier in April 2025. Scored a century (121, the tournament's highest individual score at that point) for Sudurpashchim Province against Madhesh Province in the Prime Minister Cup, per Cricnepal's PM Cup match-day summary.
About Naren Bhatta
Nepalese top-order batter from Sudurpashchim Province; listed in Sudurpashchim Province's squad as a batsman (right-handed, right-arm off-break) with Biratnagar Kings as his NPL team. Scored an unbeaten 112 off 89 balls (10 fours, 2 sixes) for Nepal in the final of the ACC Men's U16 East Zone Cup against Malaysia U16 on 4 July 2023, as Nepal posted 252 and won the title by 221 runs. Named captain of Nepal's 14-member U19 squad for the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup Asia Qualifier in April 2025.
Scored a century (121, the tournament's highest individual score at that point) for Sudurpashchim Province against Madhesh Province in the Prime Minister Cup, per Cricnepal's PM Cup match-day summary. Retained by Biratnagar Kings ahead of NPL Season 2 (Cricnepal, 5 July 2025: 'Young prospects Naren Bhatta and Subash Bhandari have also been kept on the roster'). Played for Biratnagar Kings in Season 2, scoring 24 off 30 balls against Kathmandu Gorkhas on 22 November 2025.
Released by Biratnagar Kings ahead of Season 3 (Cricnepal, 16 June 2026: Biratnagar 'have released Naren Bhatta, Surya Tamang, Sahil Patel, Shankar Rana, Shravan Kisku and Ayush Neupane').
Player details
| Full name | Naren Bhatta |
|---|---|
| Country | Nepal |
| Playing role | Top-order batter |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| Bowling style | Right-arm off-break |
| NPL teams | Biratnagar Kings — Season 1 (2024); Biratnagar Kings — Season 2 (2025) |
Playing style and strengths
Naren Bhatta is a right-handed top-order batter who bowls right-arm off-break.
Naren Bhatta’s NPL career
Naren Bhatta’s Nepal Premier League record, season by season, as verified from league coverage and squad records.
Season 1 (2024) — Biratnagar Kings. On Biratnagar Kings' roster for the inaugural season — evidenced by his retention ahead of Season 2 (retentions are drawn from the previous season's squad). No Season 1 match appearance was verified from an allowed source.
Season 2 (2025) — Biratnagar Kings. Retained by Biratnagar Kings for Season 2 and played: scored 24 off 30 balls for Biratnagar against Kathmandu Gorkhas at Kirtipur on 22 November 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which NPL teams has Naren Bhatta played for?
Naren Bhatta represented Biratnagar Kings in Season 1 (2024) and Biratnagar Kings in Season 2 (2025) in the Nepal Premier League. He is not in a Season 3 (2026) squad.
What is Naren Bhatta’s playing role?
He is a top-order batter. He bats right-handed and bowls right-arm off-break.
Where is Naren Bhatta from?
Naren Bhatta is a cricketer from Nepal.
What is Naren Bhatta known for in the NPL?
Nepalese top-order batter from Sudurpashchim Province; listed in Sudurpashchim Province's squad as a batsman (right-handed, right-arm off-break) with Biratnagar Kings as his NPL team.
Sources
Biratnagar Kings announce retained players for NPL season 2 — Cricnepal: Retained by Biratnagar Kings ahead of NPL Season 2 (Cricnepal, 5 July 2025: 'Young prospects Naren Bhatta and Subash Bhandari have also been kept on the roster').
Biratnagar Kings retain Sandeep Lamichhane after best NPL season — Cricnepal: Released by Biratnagar Kings ahead of Season 3 (Cricnepal, 16 June 2026: Biratnagar 'have released Naren Bhatta, Surya Tamang, Sahil Patel, Shankar Rana, Shravan Kisku and Ayush Neupane').
Watt slams electric ton, NPL Season 2's first, as Karnali Yaks bounce back — Kathmandu Post: Played for Biratnagar Kings in Season 2, scoring 24 off 30 balls against Kathmandu Gorkhas on 22 November 2025.
Naren Bhatta scores a century in ACC U16 East Zone Cup Final — Cricnepal: Scored an unbeaten 112 off 89 balls (10 fours, 2 sixes) for Nepal in the final of the ACC Men's U16 East Zone Cup against Malaysia U16 on 4 July 2023, as Nepal posted 252 and won the title by 221 runs.
Nepal announces squad for ICC U19 World Cup Asia Qualifier — Cricnepal: Named captain of Nepal's 14-member U19 squad for the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup Asia Qualifier in April 2025.
Sudurpashchim Province cricket team — Wikipedia: Nepalese top-order batter from Sudurpashchim Province; listed in Sudurpashchim Province's squad as a batsman (right-handed, right-arm off-break) with Biratnagar Kings as his NPL team.
PM CUP: Match-Day 10 Summary — Cricnepal: Scored a century (121, the tournament's highest individual score at that point) for Sudurpashchim Province against Madhesh Province in the Prime Minister Cup, per Cricnepal's PM Cup match-day summary.
Follow Biratnagar Kings
Biratnagar Kings — the franchise page with the current squad, fixtures and results.
Related players: Faf du Plessis, George Munsey and Marchant de Lange were his Biratnagar Kings team-mates in Season 2 (2025). See the full Biratnagar Kings squad.