Biratnagar KingsPratik Shrestha is a Nepal all-rounder who Biratnagar Kings bought for NPR 2 lakh at the NPL Season 3 auction after Kathmandu Gorkhas released him. Retained by the Gorkhas as one of their six core players for 2025, he played in their XI during the tournament, including the 22 November match against Biratnagar at Kirtipur. The Kings signed him at the 2-lakh base price at 7:10 pm on 6 July.
In the Nepal Premier League Season 3, the all-rounder brings proven NPL experience to the Kings dressing room, including first-hand knowledge of last season's opposition.
About Pratik Shrestha
Pratik Shrestha is an all-rounder who Biratnagar Kings bought for NPR 2 lakh at the Season 3 auction after Kathmandu Gorkhas released him.
Retained by the Gorkhas as part of their six-player core for 2025, he played in their XI during the tournament, including the 22 November match against Biratnagar at Kirtipur.
That 22 November match is a neat detail: Shrestha has already played at Kirtipur against the Kings, so his new home ground holds no mysteries. Bought at 7:10 pm on 6 July, he was a mid-evening value pick once the marquee bidding — Rupesh Singh’s 15-lakh war — had settled.
Going from a retained core player at one franchise to a base-price buy at another is the NPL’s churn in miniature — but the Gorkhas’ 2025 retention is proof of a senior cricketer other professionals rate. He arrives as experienced backup in the squad’s deepest department.
Player details
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Pratik Shrestha |
| Date of birth | 18 December 2002 |
| Country | Nepal |
| Playing role | All-rounder |
| Batting style | Right-hand bat |
| Bowling style | Right-arm offbreak |
Playing style and strengths
Shrestha is listed as an all-rounder with no verified public breakdown of his batting or bowling style, so the grounded read is experiential: Kathmandu Gorkhas retained him in their six-player core for 2025 and picked him in their XI — including against Biratnagar at Kirtipur on 22 November — which means two successive franchises have judged him a genuine two-skill senior cricketer.
In a Kings squad overflowing with all-rounders — Rupesh Singh, Narayan Joshi, Sujan Thapaliya, Shubham Ranjane, Basir Ahamad — his point of difference is not a single standout discipline but reliability: the senior backup who can slot into whichever all-rounder role injury or conditions vacate, and who has already proven he can hold down a franchise XI spot.
Pratik Shrestha's role at Biratnagar Kings in Season 3
Shrestha is experienced depth in the Kings’ deepest department: the all-rounder group. With Rupesh Singh arriving as the 15-lakh marquee buy, Narayan Joshi retained, Shubham Ranjane re-signed overseas and Sujan Thapaliya bought for 4.25 lakh, Shrestha’s realistic Season 3 role is the next-man-up — cover across multiple slots rather than a defined XI place.
That is a more valuable role than it sounds. His Gorkhas pedigree — retained core, XI appearances — means the captain can trust him in a live match without a development curve, and his Kirtipur experience from the 22 November 2025 match against the Kings is directly applicable. At the 2-lakh base price, bought at 7:10 pm on 6 July, he is the classic shrewd late-auction pick: senior cover for a long tournament.
Pratik Shrestha at NPL Season 3
Season-by-season Nepal Premier League figures for Pratik Shrestha.
| Season | Team | Matches | Runs | HS | Avg | Wkts | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPL 2024 (Season 1) | Not publicly available | Not publicly available | Not publicly available | Not publicly available | Not publicly available | Not publicly available | Not publicly available |
| NPL 2025 (Season 2) | Kathmandu Gorkhas | Not publicly available | Not publicly available | Not publicly available | Not publicly available | Not publicly available | Not publicly available |
| NPL Season 3 (Season 3) | Biratnagar Kings | Season not yet played | — | — | — | — | — |
Records & achievements
- Retained by Kathmandu Gorkhas as one of their six core players for the 2025 campaign
- In the Gorkhas’ XI for the 22 November 2025 match against Biratnagar Kings at Kirtipur
- Bought by Biratnagar Kings at the 2-lakh base price at 7:10 pm on 6 July
Frequently Asked Questions
Which team does Pratik Shrestha play for in NPL Season 3?
Biratnagar Kings, who bought him at the Season 3 auction for NPR 2 lakh.
What is Pratik Shrestha’s role?
All-rounder — experienced backup in the squad’s deepest department.
Which team did Pratik Shrestha play for in NPL 2025?
Kathmandu Gorkhas, who had retained him as part of their six-player core.
When was Pratik Shrestha bought?
At 7:10 pm on 6 July, early in the evening session, at his base price.
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