Nepal played their first T20I match against Hong Kong in 2014 and their first ODI match against the Netherlands in 2018. Legends like Paras Khadka and Shakti Gauchan have retired, and stars like Sandeep Lamichhane and Rohit Paudel have emerged.
How well do you know Nepal’s debutants in T20I and ODI? Play a quiz to test your memory.
Results
#1. How many players have received the ODI cap for Nepal ?
As of today (April 5, 2023) 37 players have received the ODI cap for Nepal.
#2. How many players have debuted in T20I for Nepal?
As of today (April 05, 2023), 43 players have featured in a T20I match for Nepal.
#3. As of Today's date (April 05, 2023) who is the latest player to receive the ODI debut cap for Nepal?
Pratish GC made his ODI debut against PNG on the 27th of February, 2023, becoming the 37th player to play the ODI match for Nepal.
#4. In which year Rohit Paudel made the T20I debut?
Rohit’s T20I debut came against UAE in January 2019. He scored 4(8) in Nepal’s 21-run loss.
#5. Among the given players who has played the least ODI matches for Nepal?
Sunil Dhamala has played a single ODI game for Nepal. His debut came against Oman in June 2022. However, Dhamala made a List A debut back in 2017.
#6. Against which nation Sandeep Lamichhane played his debut T20I match for Nepal?
Lamichhane made his T20I debut against the Netherlands on July 29, 2018, at Lord’s Cricket Ground.
#7. Nepal played their debut ODI match against the Netherlands in 2018. Who became the first batter to score a fifty for Nepal in that match?
Malla became the first batter to score a fifty for Nepal in ODI. He scored 51(61) in Nepal’s 55-run defeat.
#8. As today's date (April 05, 2023) who is the latest player to receive T20I debut cap for Nepal?
Arjun Saud’s debut came against Kenya on August 28, 2022. He became the 43rd player to receive a T20I cap for Nepal.
#9. When did Aasif Sheikh made his ODI debut?
Aasif Sheikh received his debut ODI cap against PNG on September 7, 2021. He scored vital 30 runs in Nepal’s two-wicket win.
#10. Who debuted earlier in T20I among the given players?
Rajesh Pulami Magar became the 13th player to feature in a T20I match for Nepal when he played against Hong Kong in November 2014. Airee and Karan KC are 14th and 15th payer to do so while Aarif’s debut came in 2018.
