Dev Khanal

Nepalese cricketer

Dev Khanal

Personal information
Born|  (2005-05-29) 29 May 2005 (age 20)
Dhakawang, Arghakhanchi District
Batting| Right-handed
Bowling| Right-arm offbreak
Role| Batsman
International information
National side|

* Nepal (2022–present)

ODI debut (cap 30)| 25 March 2022 v PNG
Last ODI| 21 February 2024 v Namibia
ODI shirt no.| 18
T20I debut (cap 48)| 28 September 2024 v Canada
Last T20I| 29 September 2024 v Oman
T20I shirt no.| 18
Domestic team information
Years| Team
| Lumbini Province
2024-present| Karnali Yaks
2025| Duhabi Capitals
Career statistics
| Competition | ODI | List A

|
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Matches | 14 | 19
Runs scored | 329 | 405
Batting average | 27.41 | 23.82
100s/50s | 0/3 | 0/3
Top score | 76 | 76
Catches/stumpings | 9/- | 9/-

Source: Cricinfo, 8 November 2024

Dev Khanal (born 29 May 2005) is a Nepalese cricketer and former captain of the Nepal national under-19 cricket team.[1]

## Career

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Khanal made his One Day International (ODI) debut for Nepal against Papua New Guinea in Kirtipur on 25 March 2022.[2]

He was the captain of the Nepal u-19 Team to secure the spot at super 6 in the 2024 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.[3] He was called for the national team after his brilliant performance in the U-19 World cup to play the ODI matches against the first-time visitors Canada.[4] In the second ODI, he scored 76 off 81 balls, building a good partnership with captain Rohit Paudel to help Nepal secure the match, and clinch the series in the process.[5] In March 2024, he was named in Nepal A's squad for their series against Ireland Wolves.[6] He made his Twenty20 debut for Nepal A on 29 March 2024, against Ireland Wolves.[7]

## References

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1. ^ "Dev Khanal profile and biography, stats, records, averages, photos and videos". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
2. ^ "NEP vs PNG, Papua New Guinea in Nepal 2021/22, 1st ODI at Kirtipur, March 25, 2022 - Full Scorecard". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
3. ^ "U19 World Cup Points Table | U19 World Cup Standings | U19 World Cup Ranking". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
4. ^ "Canada Tour Of Nepal, 2024". m.cricbuzz.com. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
5. ^ "Nepal extend home ODI winning streak to 15 with 3-0 sweep of Canada". Cricbuzz. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
6. ^ "Nepal A squad announced for series against Ireland Wolves". Cricnepal. 24 March 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
7. ^ "NEP-A vs IRE-A Cricket Scorecard, 1st unofficial T20I at Kirtipur, March 29, 2024". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 29 March 2024.