- Born
- 22 Jan 1997, Nepal
- Age
- 29 years
- Role
- Opening batter
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm leg break
Kushal Bhurtel (Nepali: कुशल भुर्तेल, born 22 January 1997) is a Nepalese cricketer. He is an all-rounder who is a right-handed opening batsman and a leg-break bowler. He has played international cricket for Nepal since 2021 in both One Day Internationals and Twenty20 Internationals.
Bhurtel represented Nepal in the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, but then spent several years on the periphery of Nepal's senior team. He made his debut for Nepal in the 2020–21 Nepal Tri-Nation Series. During this series, he scored half-centuries in his first three matches, the first player in Twenty20 International history to do so. He was a member of Nepal's squad for both the 2024 and 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cups.
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Kushal Bhurtel: career summary
Kushal Bhurtel is an opening batter, born on 22 Jan 1997 in Nepal. Kushal Bhurtel has played 166 matches on CricInto's records, from 17 Apr 2021 to 26 Sept 2026, for Nepal and Pokhara Avengers.
In T20Is (80 matches, 2021–2026): 2,294 runs in 78 innings at an average of 32.31 and a strike rate of 135.82, with 3 hundreds and 15 fifties (highest score 129); 30 wickets at an average of 16.70 and an economy rate of 7.02 (best 4/12).
In ODIs (71 matches, 2021–2026): 1,598 runs in 70 innings at an average of 23.50 and a strike rate of 82.07, with 2 hundreds and 8 fifties (highest score 120*); 13 wickets at an average of 37.85 and an economy rate of 5.18 (best 4/20).
In the Nepal Premier League (14 matches, 2024–2025): 210 runs in 13 innings at an average of 16.15 and a strike rate of 118.64, with 0 hundreds and 2 fifties (highest score 59); 10 wickets at an average of 28.90 and an economy rate of 7.78 (best 2/25).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 71 | 70 | 2 | 1598 | 120* | 23.50 | 1947 | 82.07 | 2 | 8 | 178 | 34 | 9 |
| T20I | 80 | 78 | 7 | 2294 | 129 | 32.31 | 1689 | 135.82 | 3 | 15 | 215 | 110 | 5 |
| Nepal Premier League | 14 | 13 | 0 | 210 | 59 | 16.15 | 177 | 118.64 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 13 | 4 |
| ODM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 11.00 | 28 | 39.29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 71 | 24 | 95 | 492 | 13 | 4/20 | 37.85 | 5.18 | 43.85 | 1 | 0 |
| T20I | 80 | 31 | 71.2 | 501 | 30 | 4/12 | 16.70 | 7.02 | 14.27 | 2 | 0 |
| Nepal Premier League | 14 | 13 | 37.1 | 289 | 10 | 2/25 | 28.90 | 7.78 | 22.30 | 0 | 0 |
| ODM | 1 | 1 | 6 | 23 | 4 | 4/23 | 5.75 | 3.83 | 9.00 | 1 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2026 | NEP vs JAP T20I | 4 (12) | - |
| 29 Jul 2026 | NEP vs NED ODI | 0 (3) | 0/13 (2) |
| 27 Jul 2026 | NEP vs NAM ODI | 34 (47) | - |
| 23 Jul 2026 | NEP vs NED ODI | 9 (20) | - |
| 21 Jul 2026 | NEP vs NAM ODI | 2 (2) | - |
| 8 Jun 2026 | NEP vs HK T20I | 65 (40) | - |
| 7 Jun 2026 | NEP vs OMA T20I | 20 (8) | - |
| 4 Jun 2026 | NEP vs MAS T20I | 126 (54) | - |
| 31 May 2026 | NEP vs CHI T20I | 129 (43) | 0/1 (1) |
| 22 May 2026 | NEP vs USA ODI | 29 (39) | 0/13 (1) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Kushal Bhurtel scored in T20Is?
Kushal Bhurtel has scored 2,294 runs in T20Is, at an average of 32.31.
How many wickets has Kushal Bhurtel taken in T20Is?
Kushal Bhurtel has taken 30 wickets in T20Is, with best figures of 4/12.
How many runs has Kushal Bhurtel scored in ODIs?
Kushal Bhurtel has scored 1,598 runs in ODIs, at an average of 23.50.
How many wickets has Kushal Bhurtel taken in ODIs?
Kushal Bhurtel has taken 13 wickets in ODIs, with best figures of 4/20.
How many runs has Kushal Bhurtel scored in the Nepal Premier League?
Kushal Bhurtel has scored 210 runs in the Nepal Premier League, at an average of 16.15.
How many wickets has Kushal Bhurtel taken in the Nepal Premier League?
Kushal Bhurtel has taken 10 wickets in the Nepal Premier League, with best figures of 2/25.
How many hundreds has Kushal Bhurtel scored?
Kushal Bhurtel has scored 3 hundreds in T20Is and 2 hundreds in ODIs.
What is Kushal Bhurtel's highest score?
Kushal Bhurtel's highest score is 129, in T20Is.
How old is Kushal Bhurtel?
Kushal Bhurtel was born on 22 Jan 1997 in Nepal, and is 29 years old.
Which teams has Kushal Bhurtel played for?
Nepal (2021–2026) and Pokhara Avengers (2024–2025).