Sahan Arachchige is a Sri Lankan all-rounder who will represent Kathmandu Gorkhas in NPL Season 3, signed as the franchise's third overseas name on 26 August 2026. A left-hand batter who bowls right-arm off-break, he arrived fresh from a title-winning LPL campaign with Galle, scoring 240 runs at a strike rate above 147 across all 11 matches. He has five ODIs, a T20I cap and the captaincy of Sri Lanka's Asian Games squad to his name, having debuted in ODIs against the West Indies in Harare in July 2023.
In the Nepal Premier League 2026, Arachchige gives Kathmandu the tournament-long consistency of an in-form all-rounder rather than a hot streak: his LPL numbers are the foundation of this signing.
About Sahan Arachchige
Sahan Arachchige is one of Kathmandu’s three overseas signings for Season 3: a 30-year-old Sri Lankan left-hand batter who bowls right-arm off-break.
Signed on 26 August 2026 fresh from a title-winning LPL campaign with Galle — 240 runs at a strike rate above 147 across all 11 matches — he also brings five ODIs, a T20I cap and the captaincy of Sri Lanka’s Asian Games squad.
Born in Ragama on 13 May 1996, he debuted in ODIs against the West Indies in Harare in July 2023 and has captained Sri Lanka ‘A’ — leadership experience that preceded his September 2026 appointment as captain of Sri Lanka’s Asian Games squad. The LPL numbers are the signing’s foundation: 240 runs at 147-plus across all 11 matches of a title-winning campaign is not a hot streak but a tournament-long performance, and it is why Kathmandu made him the third overseas name on 26 August 2026.
Player details
| Full name | Sahan Arachchige |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 13 May 1996 |
| Birthplace | Ragama |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Playing role | All-rounder |
| Batting style | Left-hand bat |
| Bowling style | Right-arm off-break |
Playing style and strengths
Arachchige is a left-hand batter and right-arm off-break bowler — a genuine all-rounder whose primary value is middle-order hitting. The LPL title campaign is the scouting report: 240 runs at a strike rate above 147, scored across all 11 matches, which means he produces against both pace and spin and does not need conditions to suit him. As a left-hander, his scoring zones matter tactically — he takes the attack to off-spin, hits with the turn through midwicket, and his strike rate suggests a batter who targets the arc between long-on and deep midwicket.
His off-break is a real secondary skill, not a part-time filler: on Kirtipur’s turning tracks, a second off-spin option behind the left-armers lets the captain attack right-hand-heavy middle orders from both ends. He is also a leadership asset — a Sri Lanka ‘A’ captain and the Asian Games squad’s appointed leader — which gives Karan KC a sounding board in the field.
Sahan Arachchige's role at Kathmandu Gorkhas in Season 3
He is the third overseas signing and the middle-order enforcer — the player Kathmandu’s top-heavy design was missing. Warner opens, Bharat keeps and bats in the top four; Arachchige is the left-handed power that follows them, the batter tasked with turning a platform into a total in overs 10 to 18.
His left-handedness is a tactical instrument: paired with the right-handed Sharki or Aadil Alam, he forces the opposition to constantly reset fields and bowling plans through the middle overs. With the ball, his off-breaks deepen a spin group already built around Shahab Alam’s slow left-arm orthodox and Santosh Yadav’s left-arm orthodox — on Kirtipur’s turning tracks, three spin options plus the captain’s seam is a complete attack. Signed on 26 August 2026, three days after Bharat, he completed the overseas trio: two proven internationals up top, a title-winning LPL hitter in the middle.
Sahan Arachchige at NPL 2026
| Season | Team | Matches | Runs | HS | Avg | Wkts | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kathmandu Gorkhas | Season not yet played | |||||
Sahan Arachchige career records
| Format | Matches | Runs | Wickets | Best | 100s/50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-class | 71 | ~3,800 | – | Not publicly available | 8 centuries |
| ODI | 5 | Not publicly available | – | Not publicly available | Not publicly available |
| T20I | 1 | Not publicly available | – | Not publicly available | Not publicly available |
Records & achievements
- 240 runs at a strike rate above 147 in all 11 matches of Galle’s title-winning LPL campaign
- Five ODIs and one T20I for Sri Lanka — ODI debut against the West Indies in Harare in July 2023
- Captained Sri Lanka ‘A’; named captain of Sri Lanka’s Asian Games squad in September 2026
- Signed by Kathmandu on 26 August 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Which team does Sahan Arachchige play for in NPL Season 3?
Sahan Arachchige plays for Kathmandu Gorkhas as one of three overseas signings.
What is Sahan Arachchige’s playing role?
All-rounder: a left-hand batter who bowls right-arm off-break.
Which country does Sahan Arachchige represent?
Sri Lanka — he has played five ODIs and one T20I.
How old is Sahan Arachchige?
He is 30, born in Ragama on 13 May 1996.
Follow Kathmandu Gorkhas
Kathmandu Gorkhas squad lists every player and their Season 3 recruitment status. Auction prices record the listed auction transaction only, not a career salary or a retained-player fee. Season 3 runs October 26 to November 21, 2026, with all Kathmandu home games at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
Sources and verification
Checked 8 October 2026. Records describe the dated reports linked here; a signing does not guarantee selection or availability for every match.