Shadley van Schalkwyk is an all-rounder from the United States. For Nepal Premier League Season 3 (2026) he is in the Lumbini Lions squad, announced by the franchise on 22 October 2026, four days before the start of the season. A right-arm medium-fast bowler and left-handed batter, born in South Africa, he switched his international allegiance to the United States.
He arrived in form: 13 wickets in four innings for the USA at the 2026 T20 World Cup, a tally that matched the Netherlands’ Bas de Leede for the most wickets by a player from an Associate nation at the tournament. Nepali fans have seen him before — he played for Lumbini All Stars in the 2022 Nepal T20 League, where an unbeaten 31 from 11 balls and 3 for 27, plus two catches, won him player of the match against Pokhara Avengers.
About Shadley van Schalkwyk
Born in South Africa, van Schalkwyk is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and left-handed batter who switched his international allegiance to the United States. Across a long first-class career in South African domestic cricket he collected 239 wickets, and he has since become a regular on the American franchise circuit, featuring in Minor and Major League Cricket, including Los Angeles Knight Riders.
For the USA he has played 13 ODIs and 18 T20Is, building a reputation as a reliable new-ball and death-overs option in the shortest format. No transfer fee or contract length has been made public for his Lumbini Lions move.
Player details
| Full name | Shadley van Schalkwyk |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | TBD |
| Birthplace | South Africa |
| Country | USA |
| Playing role | All-rounder |
| Batting style | Left-handed |
| Bowling style | Right-arm medium-fast |
| NPL team (Season 3) | Lumbini Lions |
| NPL teams | Lumbini Lions — Season 3 (2026) |
Playing style and strengths
Shadley van Schalkwyk is a right-arm medium-fast bowler who bats left-handed.
His value is his experience across situations: new-ball swing, death-overs bowling, and lower-order batting, honed across South African domestic cricket, the American franchise circuit and two T20 World Cup campaigns for the USA.
Shadley van Schalkwyk’s role at Lumbini Lions in Season 3
Shadley van Schalkwyk is part of the Lumbini Lions squad for Nepal Premier League Season 3 (2026), listed as an all-rounder. Season 3 runs from 26 October to 21 November 2026 at TU Ground, Kirtipur.
Season 1 (2024). No confirmed NPL squad listing is recorded for him in Season 1.
Season 2 (2025). No confirmed NPL squad listing is recorded for him in Season 2.
Season 3 (2026) — Lumbini Lions. Named in Lumbini Lions’ squad for Season 3 (2026) — a verified Season 3 squad member, announced on 22 October 2026.
Shadley van Schalkwyk at NPL 2026
Season-by-season Nepal Premier League record. Season 3 has not been played yet; earlier-season figures are stated only where a public record confirms them.
| Season | Team | Matches | Runs | HS | Avg | Wkts | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 (2024) | Not in a confirmed squad | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Season 2 (2025) | Not in a confirmed squad | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Season 3 (2026) | Lumbini Lions | Season not yet played | — | — | — | — | — |
Shadley van Schalkwyk career records
Career figures below record only what the squad announcement and signing reports confirm; other cells are TBD.
| Format | Matches | Runs | HS | Average | 100s/50s | Wickets | Best bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | 239 | TBD |
| ODI | 13 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | 17 | TBD |
| T20I | 18 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | 28 | TBD |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which NPL team does Shadley van Schalkwyk play for?
Shadley van Schalkwyk plays for Lumbini Lions in Nepal Premier League Season 3 (2026).
What is Shadley van Schalkwyk’s playing role?
He is an all-rounder. He bowls right-arm medium-fast and bats left-handed.
Has Shadley van Schalkwyk played in Nepal before?
Yes — he played for Lumbini All Stars in the 2022 Nepal T20 League, where an unbeaten 31 from 11 balls and 3 for 27, plus two catches, won him player of the match against Pokhara Avengers.
What is Shadley van Schalkwyk’s USA record?
He has played 13 ODIs and 18 T20Is for the United States, and took 13 wickets in four innings at the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Follow Lumbini Lions
Lumbini Lions — the franchise page with the current squad, fixtures and results.
Related players: Ruben Trumpelmann, Niroshan Dickwella and Rohit Kumar Paudel were his Lumbini Lions team-mates in Season 3 (2026). See the full Lumbini Lions squad.
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