In the squad, still waiting for a first match
Ayub Chand is in the Sudurpaschim Royals squad for NPL Season 3 and has no batting or bowling record in the season so far — he has not yet played a match. He was an auction signing, listed at Rs 2 lakh, in a side that sits second in the table on 8 points with one league match left.
Role not listed. Auction listing for Season 3. Head coach: Misbah-ul-Haq. Captain: Dipendra Singh Airee.
Season 3 in numbers
No batting or bowling record in Season 3 so far. The table below is his squad place, not a stat line — there is nothing to count yet.
| Role | Squad status | Auction price | Season 3 record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Role not listed | Auction listing | Rs 2 lakh | No batting or bowling record through Match 21 |
Squad details from the NPL data file (checked 21 October 2026); match record from the NPL season file, updated 10 November 2026, covering matches through Match 21.
Where he fits
There is no match to describe yet, so the honest picture is the squad around him.
The reason is not hard to see. The Royals have used a settled side all season: six players have batted in five or six matches, and the bowling has been shared between Scott Kuggeleijn, Anil Kharel, Hemant Dhami, Dipendra Singh Airee and Abinash Bohara, with Saif Ali Zaib and Ishan Pandey filling in. A squad player breaks into a winning side only when form, injury or tactics open a door, and so far the Royals’ doors have stayed shut — four wins from six matches, with three in a row.
His remaining chances are the last league match, against Kathmandu Gorkhas on Friday 13 November, and then the playoffs, where the Royals are already certain of a place. A dead-rubber feel to the Kathmandu game — the Royals cannot finish below fourth — could be the moment a squad player gets a game, but the top-two race means the side is unlikely to rest anyone who is fit. For now, his Season 3 story is the wait itself.
Where the Royals stand
The Royals sit second in the NPL points table on 8 points from six matches — four wins, two losses, net run rate +0.069 — level with leaders Kathmandu Gorkhas and behind them only on net run rate. They are already certain of a playoff place: only three teams can still pass 8 points, so even a defeat in the last league match leaves them no lower than fourth. The fight now is for the top two, who go straight to Qualifier 1 on Tuesday 17 November; third and fourth go to the Eliminator on Wednesday 18 November. One league match remains: Kathmandu Gorkhas on Friday 13 November at 12:30 PM NST (11:45 AM PKT, 6:45 AM UTC) at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Win it and the Royals reach 10 points — only Lumbini Lions could still pass them.
Frequently asked questions
Has Ayub Chand played in NPL 2026?
No. He has no batting or bowling record in Season 3 through Match 21. He is a squad member for Sudurpaschim Royals, and his first appearance, if it comes, will be in the last league match or the playoffs.
What is Ayub Chand’s role for Sudurpaschim Royals?
His role is not listed in the verified squad file. He was an auction signing for Season 3, listed at Rs 2 lakh, and the Royals’ settled side has kept him out of the eleven so far.
When could Ayub Chand play next?
The next chance is Match 24 against Kathmandu Gorkhas on Friday 13 November 2026, 12:30 PM NST (11:45 AM PKT, 6:45 AM UTC), at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. After that come the playoffs, starting with Qualifier 1 on Tuesday 17 November.
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