Sudurpaschim Royals
Captain - Dipendra Singh Airee
Coach - Jagat Tamata
Owner - Swotantra Pratap Shah
Players Retained - 7/7
Sudurpaschim Royals Season 3 Players
NPL Season 3
Sudurpaschim Royals
12 confirmed players: 7 retained, 5 bought in auction
Auction spend: NPR NaN lakh • Purse left: NPR NaN lakh
Sudurpaschim Royals represent the far-western region of Nepal in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) T20. The team has quickly built a strong reputation with competitive performances and a growing fanbase.
In recent seasons, they have shown strong form by reaching the final stage multiple times, including finishing as runners-up in both 2024 and 2025. The team is known for its balanced squad, featuring powerful batting and quality all-rounders. They play their home matches at the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
Sudurpaschim Royals 2026 Squad
All-rounders
NPL 2026 Season 3 squad status
Sudurpaschim Royals retained core and auction buys
Only confirmed retained players and July 6, 2026 auction buys are shown here, so older squad names stay out of the team page.
Retained core
- Dipendra Singh AireeMarquee
- Binod Bhandari
- Aarif Sheikh
- Ishan Pandey
- Abinash Bohara
- Hemant Dhami
- Hikmat Mahara
Auction buys
5 players bought on July 6, 2026
Source status
Retained list + completed auction tracker
Auction buys with confirmed prices
Confirmed squad list
Sudurpaschim Royals Confirmed Season 3 Squad
Only players retained before the auction or bought in the July 6, 2026 auction are included.
Updated from Kathmandu Post retained-player report and Cricnepal's completed NPL Season 3 auction tracker.
Probable Playing XI 2026
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Key Players
Sudurpaschim Royals rely on a mix of explosive overseas firepower and reliable Nepali all-rounders, with Dipendra Singh Airee as captain anchoring the side. Standouts include big-hitting openers Chris Lynn and Josh Brown, plus versatile bowlers like Scott Kuggeleijn.
Key Players To Watch
| Player | Role | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Dipendra Singh Airee | Captain – All-rounder | Nepal |
| Chris Lynn | Top-order batsman | Australia |
| Josh Brown | Opener | Australia |
| Ishan Pandey | Batsman | Nepal |
| Scott Kuggeleijn | All-rounder | New Zealand |
| Binod Bhandari | Wicketkeeper | Nepal |
Team Stats & Records
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 18 |
| Wins | 14 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Highest Team Score | 193/7 vs Pokhara Avengers (2025) |
| Top Run Scorer | Ishan Pandey – 499 runs |
| Top Wicket Taker | Scott Kuggeleijn – 27 wickets |
Sudurpaschim Royals NPL Schedule
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