Sudurpaschim Royals
2026 (Season 3) SquadNPL 2026 (Season 3) player profile
Scott Kuggeleijn
Bowling all-rounder•New Zealand
Current NPL team
Sudurpaschim Royals
NPL 2026 (Season 3) status
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Joint-leading wicket-take
NPL 2024 (17 wickets, best 5/18)
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Sudurpaschim Royals’ leading wicket-taker
NPL 2025 (10 wickets, best 3/22)
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Player of the Match, Sudurpaschim vs Pokhara
15 December 2024 (5/18)
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Runner-up with Sudurpaschim Royals
NPL 2024 and NPL 2025
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Leading wicket-taker
2016–17 Ford Trophy (17 wickets in nine matches)
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New Zealand Test debut
16 February 2023 vs England (cap 284)
Player overview
About Scott Kuggeleijn
Scott Christopher Kuggeleijn is a New Zealand right-arm fast-medium bowling all-rounder. He plays domestic cricket for Northern Districts, has represented New Zealand in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, and was the joint-leading wicket-taker in the inaugural Nepal Premier League.
Player details
| Full name | Scott Kuggeleijn |
| Date of birth | 3 January 1992 |
| Birthplace | Hamilton, New Zealand |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Playing role | Bowling all-rounder |
| Batting style | Right-hand bat |
| Bowling style | Right-arm fast-medium |
NPL record
Scott Kuggeleijn at NPL 2026
Season-by-season Nepal Premier League figures for Scott Kuggeleijn.
| Season | Team | Matches | Runs | HS | Avg | Wkts | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (Season 1) | Sudurpaschim Royals | 9 | - | - | - | 17 | - |
| NPL 2025 (Season 2) | Sudurpaschim Royals | 9 | - | - | - | 10 | 5/18 |
| NPL 2026 (Season 3) | Sudurpaschim Royals | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Salary & auction
| Sallary | Not publicly disclosed |
| NPL retention status | Not publicly disclosed |
| Net Worth | Not publicly disclosed |
Career record
Scott Kuggeleijn career records
Available senior career figures from the structured player record.
| Format | Matches | Runs | Wickets | Best bowling | 100s / 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 18 | 79 | 16 | 3/27 | 0/0 |
| ODI | 2 | 11 | 5 | 3/41 | 0/0 |
Career
Scott Kuggeleijn's teams and career
Career Timeline
- International New Zealand (2017–present). ODI debut vs Ireland, 14 May 2017. T20I debut vs Sri Lanka, 11 January 2019. Test debut vs England, 16 February 2023 (cap 284). Career: 3 Tests, 2 ODIs, 18 T20Is.
- Domestic Wellington (2011/12–2012/13), Northern Districts (2013/14–present). First-class best bowling 7/45; highest first-class score 142*.
- Franchise Chennai Super Kings (IPL 2019, injury replacement), St Lucia Zouks / St Lucia Kings (CPL), Sudurpaschim Royals (NPL 2024 and 2025; re-signed for Season 3). Joint-top NPL wicket-taker in the inaugural season with 17 wickets.
- Highlights
- Leading wicket-taker, 2016–17 Ford Trophy (17 wickets in nine matches) Test debut at Bay Oval, February 2023 NPL 2024: 17 wickets in nine matches, best 5/18, economy 7.28
