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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Sher Malla |
| Born | 1 December 2002 Dhangadhi, Nepal |
| Batting | Left-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm-offbreak |
| Role | Bowler |
| International information | |
| National side |
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| Only T20I(cap 53) | 8 February 2026 v England |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2023–present | Sudurpashchim Province |
| 2024 | Janakpur Bolts |
| 2025-present | Lumbini Lions |
Source:ESPNcricinfo,6th March 2026 | |
Sher Malla [1] [2] [3] (born 1 December 2002) is a Nepalese cricketer, [4] who plays as a right-arm off-break bowler and left-handed batsman. [5] He made his T20I debut against England on 8 February 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. In a historic start to his career,he became the second Nepalese bowler to take a wicket with his first delivery in international cricket,dismissing Phil Salt. [6] [7]
Malla has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket for Sudurpashchim Province and a key player in national tournaments like the PM Cup,Nepal A,and Nepal under-19. He was part of Nepal's 32-member closed camp squad for the Asia–EAP Qualifier before securing his place in the final squad for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup. [8] [9]
In 2024,Malla played for the Janakpur Bolts in the inaugural season of the Nepal Premier League (NPL),where the Bolts emerged as champions after defeating Sudurpaschim Royals in the finals. [10] Following his success with the Bolts,he was acquired by the Lumbini Lions for the 2025 season of the NPL for a fee of ₨.1 million. [11] In the 2025 tournament,He played a pivotal role in the Lions' title-winning campaign,finishing as the joint-highest wicket-taker of the season with 17 wickets. For his exceptional performance,which included a match-winning spell in the final,he was named the Emerging Player of the Tournament. [12] [13]