Rohit Paudel

Biography

Rohit Kumar Paudel, born on September 6, 2002, in Nawalparasi, Nepal, has rapidly ascended to become a pivotal figure in Nepali cricket and currently holds the distinction of being the captain of the national team. A right-handed middle-order batsman, Paudel is known for his composed demeanor and ability to build innings.   

Paudel's talent was evident from a young age. He represented Nepal at the Under-19 level, captaining the side in the 2020 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. He made his debut for the senior national team in a Twenty20 International (T20I) against Kenya on March 16, 2019, at the age of just 16 years and 166 days, becoming the youngest male cricketer to play in a T20I match.

His One Day International (ODI) debut followed shortly after, on August 3, 2019, against the Netherlands. He also holds the record for being the youngest male cricketer to score an ODI half-century, achieving this feat at the age of 16 years and 213 days against the United Arab Emirates in December 2019.

Key Career Highlights:

Youngest male cricketer to play in a T20I match.

Youngest male cricketer to score an ODI half-century.   

Captained the Nepal Under-19 team in the 2020 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup.

Became the youngest Nepali cricketer to score an ODI century, achieving this against Papua New Guinea in March 2022 at the age of 19 years and 101 days.

Appointed as the captain of the Nepal national cricket team in December 2022.

Led Nepal to qualification for the 2023 Asia Cup and the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

As of May 10, 2025, Rohit Paudel has played 58 ODIs, scoring 1682 runs with one century and eleven half-centuries. His highest ODI score is 126. In 52 T20Is, he has scored 1087 runs with four half-centuries.   

Known for his maturity and tactical acumen, Rohit Paudel's leadership has been crucial for the Nepali cricket team. His consistent performances with the bat and his calm presence under pressure make him a vital asset and a symbol of the future of Nepali cricket. Leading the team in major tournaments like the Asia Cup and the T20 World Cup, Paudel is steering Nepal towards greater heights on the international stage.