Pawan Sarraf Profile
All-Rounder
Right-hand middle-order finisher, off-spin option, and one of the highest-paid players at the 2025 NPL auction.
Pawan Sarraf is a Nepali all-rounder, born December 17, 2000, who bats right-handed and bowls right-arm off break. He has played 12 ODIs and 17 T20Is for Nepal, and was bought by Karnali Yaks for NPR 15 lakh in the 2025 Nepal Premier League auction before being retained for NPL 2026.
Career Highlights
Key numbers
Pawan Sarraf followed an unusual path from an international debut at 18 through several years outside the senior side before re-establishing himself as one of the Nepal Premier League's most valued domestic all-rounders. He is a middle-order finisher and support off-spinner for Karnali Yaks.
Player Profile
Cricket Career
Playing Style
Sarraf is a batting all-rounder who operates through the middle and lower-middle order and bowls economical right-arm off breaks. His batting role prioritises acceleration and finishing, while his bowling provides control and occasional breakthroughs.
Early and Domestic Career
Sarraf progressed through Nepal's Under-16 and Under-19 systems, taking 3/5 against Singapore in the 2019 U-19 World Cup Asia Qualifier. He has represented Madhesh Province and numerous domestic clubs. His 2025 PM Cup included a Player-of-the-Match 92 against Koshi Province and 77 against APF.
International Career
Sarraf made his ODI debut for Nepal against the UAE on January 25, 2019, and his T20I debut a week later. He has played 12 ODIs and 17 T20Is, with international best bowling figures of 2/45 in ODIs and 1/3 in T20Is.
Franchise Career (Nepal Premier League)
Sarraf did not play in NPL 2024. Karnali Yaks bought him for NPR 15 lakh as one of the four joint-highest 2025 auction buys. He scored 109 runs and took three wickets in seven matches before being retained for Season 3.
Salary & Auction
Sarraf was one of four joint-highest buys at the 2025 NPL auction. No complete salary figure is public beyond his NPR 15 lakh auction fee.
NPL Stats
Career Statistics
T20I Career
ODI Career
Sarraf also played one first-class match for Nepal against the MCC in November 2019.
NPL Records & Achievements
- One of four joint-highest buys at the 2025 NPL auction
- Player of the Match for 3/5 against Singapore at the 2019 U-19 qualifier
- Scored a Player-of-the-Match 92 for Madhesh Province in the 2025 PM Cup
- Represented Nepal in 12 ODIs and 17 T20Is
- Retained by Karnali Yaks for NPL Season 3
Latest News
July 2026
Karnali Yaks retained Pawan Sarraf among their core players ahead of NPL Season 3.
2025
Sarraf scored 109 runs and took three wickets in seven NPL matches after a strong PM Cup campaign for Madhesh Province.