Sumit Maharjan is a batter from Nepal. In the Nepal Premier League he represented Kathmandu Gorkhas in Season 1 (2024) and Lumbini Lions in Season 2 (2025). He is not in a Season 3 (2026) squad. A Nepali batter who was part of Kathmandu Gurkhas' squad for the inaugural Nepal Premier League season in 2024. He scored 29 off 41 balls in Kathmandu's first-ever NPL match, a five-wicket defeat to Chitwan Rhinos on 2 December 2024.
He anchored Kathmandu's chase against Karnali Yaks with an unbeaten 40 off 37 balls in a three-wicket win during the same season. Kathmandu released him ahead of the Season 2 auction, where he was listed on a salary of NPR 5 lakh.
About Sumit Maharjan
A Nepali batter who was part of Kathmandu Gurkhas' squad for the inaugural Nepal Premier League season in 2024. He scored 29 off 41 balls in Kathmandu's first-ever NPL match, a five-wicket defeat to Chitwan Rhinos on 2 December 2024. He anchored Kathmandu's chase against Karnali Yaks with an unbeaten 40 off 37 balls in a three-wicket win during the same season.
Kathmandu released him ahead of the Season 2 auction, where he was listed on a salary of NPR 5 lakh. In Season 2 he joined Lumbini Lions as the injury replacement for Bibek Yadav. Lumbini Lions won the Season 2 title, defeating Sudurpaschim Royals in the final.
He does not appear in any Season 3 (2026) squad after the July 2026 auction.
Player details
| Full name | Sumit Maharjan |
|---|---|
| Country | Nepal |
| Playing role | Batter |
| NPL teams | Kathmandu Gorkhas — Season 1 (2024); Lumbini Lions — Season 2 (2025) |
Playing style and strengths
Sumit Maharjan is a batter.
Sumit Maharjan’s NPL career
Sumit Maharjan’s Nepal Premier League record, season by season, as verified from league coverage and squad records.
Season 1 (2024) — Kathmandu Gorkhas. Named in Kathmandu Gurkhas' inaugural-season squad; recorded scores include 29 against Chitwan Rhinos and an unbeaten 40 against Karnali Yaks.
Season 2 (2025) — Lumbini Lions. Released by Kathmandu Gorkhas before the Season 2 auction, then joined Lumbini Lions during Season 2 as the injury replacement for Bibek Yadav. Lumbini won the Season 2 title.
Season 3 (2026) — . Not included in any Season 3 squad list after the 6 July 2026 auction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which NPL teams has Sumit Maharjan played for?
Sumit Maharjan represented Kathmandu Gorkhas in Season 1 (2024) and Lumbini Lions in Season 2 (2025) in the Nepal Premier League. He is not in a Season 3 (2026) squad.
What is Sumit Maharjan’s playing role?
He is a batter.
Where is Sumit Maharjan from?
Sumit Maharjan is a cricketer from Nepal.
What is Sumit Maharjan known for in the NPL?
He scored 29 off 41 balls in Kathmandu's first-ever NPL match, a five-wicket defeat to Chitwan Rhinos on 2 December 2024.
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Related players: Aadil Khan, D'Arcy Short and Gulbadin Naib were his Lumbini Lions team-mates in Season 2 (2025). See the full Lumbini Lions squad.
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