Season 3 in numbers
Three matches, 36 runs at an average of 12.00 and a strike rate of 105.88, with a highest score of 13. With the ball he has bowled three overs without a wicket, at an economy of 9.00.
| Batting | M | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | HS | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPL Season 3 | 3 | 36 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 105.88 | 12.00 |
| Bowling | M | Balls | Runs | Wkts | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPL Season 3 | 2 | 18 | 27 | 0 | 9.00 | 0/11 |
Season 3 figures cover every completed match through Match 21 (the abandoned Match 7 produced no play), compiled from the published match scorecards and updated 10 November 2026.
The runs have come in small pieces: 13 from 13 balls against Chitwan Rhinos, 13 from 7 against Karnali Yaks, and 10 from 14 against Kathmandu Gorkhas. He has not passed 13 in any innings, and he did not bat in the two-run win over Janakpur Bolts — Biratnagar posted 174 for 3, and the middle order was not needed.
The bowling is the second string: three overs across the season, 0 for 11 against Karnali and 0 for 16 against Janakpur. A containing option the captain can turn to for an over or two when the match-up suits, and it has not yet produced a wicket.
Match by match
Every Basir Ahamad innings and spell in NPL Season 3 so far, in the order they happened.
| Match | Opponent | Batting | Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 — 26 Oct | Chitwan Rhinos | 13 (13 balls) | Did not bowl |
| 6 — 30 Oct | Karnali Yaks | 13 (7 balls) | 0/11 (1 ov) |
| 12 — 3 Nov | Janakpur Bolts | Did not bat | 0/16 (2 ov) |
| 15 — 6 Nov | Kathmandu Gorkhas | 10 (14 balls) | Did not bowl |
The opener was his busiest game: 13 runs with the bat in the eight-run defeat to Chitwan, and no bowling. Against Karnali he made 13 from 7 balls and bowled one over for 11 in the four-wicket defeat. He did not play the five-over game against Sudurpaschim Royals, bowled two overs for 16 without batting in the Janakpur win, and made 10 in the Kathmandu defeat.
The pattern is a player used in short bursts rather than full games — a middle-order left-hander and a second spin option, picked when the match-up suits and left out when it doesn’t.
The left-hand option
Basir Ahamad is a left-handed middle-order batter and slow left-arm orthodox bowler from Kapilvastu, retained by Biratnagar Kings on 16 June 2026 for a third NPL campaign. A Nepal international with 24 ODI caps and 11 T20I caps, he was the Kings’ leading run-scorer in NPL 2024 and made 117 runs in seven matches in 2025.
His international timeline is brisk: ODI debut against Namibia on 11 July 2022, T20I debut against Kenya six weeks later, and a breakout 2025 Quadrangular T20I Series — 110 runs in three innings at a strike rate of 144.7 with a high score of 80. His T20I strike rate of 135.64 makes him one of the squad’s most reliable middle-order options on paper.
As a left-hander in a squad whose other senior batters bat right-handed, he gives the Kings natural left-right combinations through the middle, complicating bowlers’ lines and field settings. His slow left-arm orthodox is the second string to his batting: a containing option the captain can turn to for an over or two when the match-up suits.
Where the Kings stand
Basir Ahamad’s 36 runs have come in three matches, and the Kings’ middle order is still searching for runs: Biratnagar Kings are sixth after Match 21 — four points from five games, with a net run rate of −0.820. The full table is on the NPL Points Table, and every result is on the NPL Results page.
Basir’s 36 runs are modest, but his value is structural: the only left-handed batter in the senior middle order, and the second spinner behind Sandeep Lamichhane. Two wins from the last two games would take the Kings to 8 points and almost certainly into the playoffs — and a left-hander who can bat and bowl is the kind of player who finds a game in a must-win week.
What’s next
The season comes down to two league games, then the playoffs. Every fixture is on the NPL Schedule, and the Nepal Premier League hub carries the full picture.
- Match 22 — Biratnagar Kings vs Pokhara Avengers: Thursday 12 November 2026, 12:30 PM NST (11:45 AM PKT, 6:45 AM UTC), TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.
- Match 26 — Biratnagar Kings vs Lumbini Lions: Saturday 14 November 2026, 4:30 PM NST (3:45 PM PKT, 10:45 AM UTC), TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.
- Playoffs: Qualifier 1 on Tuesday 17 November, the Eliminator on Wednesday 18 November, Qualifier 2 on Thursday 19 November, and the final on Saturday 21 November — every playoff starts at 4:30 PM NST.
Every result, and the updated points table after each match day, is on SialTV as the run-in unfolds.
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Basir Ahamad scored in NPL 2026?
36 runs in three innings, at an average of 12.00 and a strike rate of 105.88, with a highest score of 13. He has also bowled three overs without a wicket. Figures cover matches 1–21.
Is Basir Ahamad a Nepal international?
Yes. He has 24 ODI caps and 11 T20I caps, with a T20I strike rate of 135.64. He was Biratnagar Kings’ leading run-scorer in NPL 2024.
When is Biratnagar Kings’ next match?
Thursday 12 November 2026, against Pokhara Avengers in Match 22, at 12:30 PM NST at the TU Ground in Kirtipur. Their last league game is against Lumbini Lions on Saturday 14 November.