Sher Malla
 |
 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Sher Malla |
| Born | 31 August 2000 Dhangadhi, Nepal |
| Batting | Left-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm-offbreak |
| Role | Bowler |
| International information | |
| National side |
|
| Only T20I (cap 53) | 8 February 2026 v England |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2023–present | Sudurpashchim Province |
| 2024 | Janakpur Bolts |
| 2025-present | Lumbini Lions |
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 29th July 2026 | |
Sher Malla[1][2][3] (born 31 August 2000) is a Nepalese cricketer,[4] who plays as a right-arm off-break bowler and left-handed batsman.[5] He made his T20I debut against England on 8 February 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. In a historic start to his career, he became the second Nepalese bowler to take a wicket with his first delivery in international cricket, dismissing Phil Salt.[6][7]
Malla has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket for Sudurpashchim Province and a key player in national tournaments like the PM Cup, Nepal A, and Nepal under-19. He was part of Nepal's 32-member closed camp squad for the Asia–EAP Qualifier before securing his place in the final squad for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup.[8][9]
Franchise
[edit]In 2024,Malla played for the Janakpur Bolts in the inaugural season of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), where the Bolts emerged as champions after defeating Sudurpaschim Royals in the finals.[10] Following his success with the Bolts, he was acquired by the Lumbini Lions for the 2025 season of the NPL for a fee of ₨.1 million.[11] In the 2025 tournament, He played a pivotal role in the Lions' title-winning campaign, finishing as the joint-highest wicket-taker of the season with 17 wickets. For his exceptional performance, which included a match-winning spell in the final, he was named the Emerging Player of the Tournament.[12] [13]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Sher Malla ESPN profile". Espncricinfo. Archived from the original on 11 August 2025. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ↑ "Rising Hope In Nepali Cricket". GorakhaPatra. Archived from the original on 2024-02-25. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ↑ "क्रिकेटर Sher Malla प्रोफाइल, क्रिकेट करियर रिकॉर्ड्स, क्रिकेटों में आँकड़े". Cricketnmore. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ↑ "राष्ट्रिय क्रिकेटर शेर मल्ल पालिकाद्वारा सम्मानित". Chandrasurya Wani (in Nepali). 2025-01-18. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ↑ Online, THT (2025-12-03). "NPL 2025: Three-star Sher Malla steers Lumbini Lions past Biratnagar Kings". The Himalayan Times. Archived from the original on 2025-12-09. Retrieved 2026-02-09.
- ↑ "ENG vs NEP: Who is Sher Malla? Nepal spinner who removed Phil Salt on his first ball at debut". Khel Now. Retrieved 2026-02-09.
- ↑ "Sher Malla becomes second Nepal bowler to take first-ball wicket on T20 debut". AP7AM. Retrieved 2026-02-09.
- ↑ "Nepali team in closed camp for World Cup Qualifiers. Got Selected for T20 World 2026 for Nepal". The Annapurna Express. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ↑ "Talent aplenty in Nepal's squad for Men's T20 World Cup 2026". International Cricket Council. 2026-01-06. Retrieved 2026-02-09.
- ↑ "सुदूरपश्चिमसँगको हारलाई बिर्सेर खेल्यौं : शेर मल्ल". Imagekhabar - Online News Portal of Nepal. Archived from the original on 2025-01-21. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ↑ "शेर मल्ल जनकपुरबाट लुम्बिनीमा आबद्ध". प्रशासन. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ↑ "Nepal Premier League (NPL) Season 2 Award Winners". OS Nepal News. 18 December 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
- ↑ Online, THT (2025-12-03). "NPL 2025: Three-star Sher Malla steers Lumbini Lions past Biratnagar Kings". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 2026-02-09.
