Bowling cover in a settled attack
Sachin Bhatta is the bowling cover 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 second in the table on 8 points.
Bowler. Auction listing for Season 3. Head coach: Misbah-ul-Haq. Captain: Dipendra Singh Airee.
Season 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowler | 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 he has not played is the attack itself. The Royals’ bowling has been settled all season: Scott Kuggeleijn and Anil Kharel share the wicket-taking lead with 8 each, Hemant Dhami has bowled in all six matches, Dipendra Singh Airee has taken a wicket in every match he has bowled, and Abinash Bohara has taken 3 more. That is five bowlers doing the work, with Saif Ali Zaib and Ishan Pandey filling in — and no match yet where a sixth bowler was needed.
A bowler’s chance usually comes through injury, or through a pitch that demands an extra option, or through a dead match where the captain rotates. The Royals have none of those problems right now: four wins from six, three in a row, and a playoff place already certain. The last league match against Kathmandu Gorkhas on Friday 13 November is the final chance to rotate before the playoffs, but the top-two race means the side is unlikely to change a winning attack.
The run-in
The Royals’ season comes down to one match. They are second on 8 points after six matches — four wins, two defeats, net run rate +0.082 — and a playoff place is already guaranteed. But the top two go straight to Qualifier 1 on Tuesday 17 November, while third and fourth must play the Eliminator on Wednesday 18 November, so the last league game matters: Kathmandu Gorkhas on Friday 13 November, 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, and only Lumbini Lions could still pass them.
Frequently asked questions
Has Sachin Bhatta 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 Sachin Bhatta’s role for Sudurpaschim Royals?
Bowler. He was an auction signing for Season 3, listed at Rs 2 lakh, and he is cover for an attack that has been settled all season — Kuggeleijn, Anil Kharel, Hemant Dhami, Dipendra Singh Airee and Abinash Bohara.
Who leads the Sudurpaschim Royals bowling in NPL 2026?
Scott Kuggeleijn and Anil Kharel, with 8 wickets each. Dipendra Singh Airee has 5, Hemant Dhami 4 and Abinash Bohara 3. Sachin Bhatta is yet to bowl in the season.
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