Saurav Khanal
Nepal
Saurav Khanal is a batsman from Nepal. No verified Nepal Premier League appearance is recorded for him; his connection to the league is set out honestly on this page. Nepali cricketer from Arghakhachi; Cricbuzz lists him as a batsman who bats right-handed and bowls right-arm fast-medium, with Nepal U19 as his team. Played for Nepal U-19 at the 2012 U-19 World Cup in Australia, having first been picked as a junior for the pace he generated.
A spinal disc problem kept him off the pitch for three years after 2012, and a knee injury ruled him out days before the 2016 U-19 World Cup. Returned as a power-hitting batter at the 2017 Prime Minister Cup, where he was judged Best Batsman of the tournament for the Western Development Region team, hitting 27 sixes in five games including 90 not out off 49 balls against APF Club.
About Saurav Khanal
Nepali cricketer from Arghakhachi; Cricbuzz lists him as a batsman who bats right-handed and bowls right-arm fast-medium, with Nepal U19 as his team. Played for Nepal U-19 at the 2012 U-19 World Cup in Australia, having first been picked as a junior for the pace he generated. A spinal disc problem kept him off the pitch for three years after 2012, and a knee injury ruled him out days before the 2016 U-19 World Cup.
Returned as a power-hitting batter at the 2017 Prime Minister Cup, where he was judged Best Batsman of the tournament for the Western Development Region team, hitting 27 sixes in five games including 90 not out off 49 balls against APF Club. Was an all-rounder in the Team Chauraha side, led by Paras Khadka, that won the country's first auction-based T20 tournament, the Dhangadhi Premier League, in April 2017. In September 2022 he was drafted by the Kathmandu Gurkhas as a Grade C pick in the NepalT20 league — a separate competition from the Nepal Premier League.
Player details
| Full name | Saurav Khanal |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 19 December 1996 |
| Birthplace | Arghakachi, Nepal |
| Country | Nepal |
| Playing role | Batsman |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| Bowling style | Right-arm fast-medium |
Playing style and strengths
Saurav Khanal is a right-handed batsman who bowls right-arm fast-medium.
Saurav Khanal and the NPL
This page records only what could be verified about Saurav Khanal’s connection to the Nepal Premier League. Where the record is a squad listing, an auction-pool entry or a namesake registration rather than a confirmed appearance, it is described as exactly that.
In September 2022 he was drafted by the Kathmandu Gurkhas as a Grade C pick in the NepalT20 league — a separate competition from the Nepal Premier League.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saurav Khanal in an NPL squad for Season 3?
No verified Season 3 (2026) squad place is recorded for him. This page sets out the verified record of his NPL connection and leaves unverified details out.
What is Saurav Khanal’s playing role?
He is a batsman. He bats right-handed and bowls right-arm fast-medium.
When was Saurav Khanal born?
Saurav Khanal was born on 19 December 1996 in Arghakachi, Nepal.
Where is Saurav Khanal from?
Saurav Khanal is a cricketer from Nepal.
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