KATHMANDU, April 21: Sandeep Lamichhane, a leg-spinner from Nepal, has set a world record for most one-day international wickets in a single game with 100.
After taking the wicket of Adil Shafiq during the ACC Men’s Premier Cup match against Oman on Friday, he achieved this feat.
With 42 matches to his credit, Lamichhane has already taken 100 wickets. Rashid Khan from Afghanistan held the previous record of taking 100 wickets in 44 matches.
Cricket in Nepal (CAN)- Cricket Association of Nepal
Nepal is a country that is passionate about cricket, and the sport has gained popularity in recent years. The Nepal national cricket team is the team that represents Nepal in international cricket tournaments. Nepal is an Associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and has been playing international cricket since 1996.
Nepal has made significant progress in recent years, especially in the T20 format of the game. In 2014, Nepal qualified for the ICC World Twenty20 for the first time and finished in 10th place. In 2018, Nepal won the 2018 ICC World Cricket League Division Two, which secured their place in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier. However, they failed to qualify for the World Cup.
In domestic cricket, the Nepal Premier League (NPL) is the premier T20 competition in Nepal. The league features both domestic and international players and is considered an important stepping stone for young Nepalese cricketers.
Overall, cricket is an important sport in Nepal, and the country has shown potential to become a major cricketing nation in the future.
Top 10 Bowler’s for Fastest ODI Wickets
| S.no | Player | Opposition | Ground | Match Date | Mat |
| 1 | Sandeep Lamichanne (Nepal) | v Oman | Kirtipur | 21-Apr-23 | 42 |
| 2 | Rashid Khan(AFG) | v West Indies | Harare | 25-Mar-18 | 44 |
| 3 | MA Starc(AUS) | v Sri Lanka | Colombo (RPS) | 21-Aug-16 | 52 |
| 4 | Saqlain Mushtaq(PAK) | v Sri Lanka | Gwalior | 12-May-97 | 53 |
| 5 | SE Bond(NZ) | v England | Adelaide | 23-Jan-07 | 54 |
| 6 | Mustafizur Rahman(BAN) | v Pakistan | Lord’s | 05-Jul-19 | 54 |
| 7 | B Lee(AUS) | v England | Melbourne | 25-Jan-03 | 55 |
| 8 | TA Boult(NZ) | v West Indies | Christchurch | 23-Dec-17 | 56 |
| 9 | Mohammed Shami(IND) | v New Zealand | Napier | 23-Jan-19 | 56 |
| 10 | JJ Bumrah(IND) | v Sri Lanka | Leeds | 06-Jul-19 | 57 |
History of Cricket in Nepal
Cricket was introduced to Nepal by the Rana rulers of the country in the late 1940s. The sport gained popularity among the elite class and was played mostly in Kathmandu. In the 1950s, the Nepalese Army and police teams started playing cricket, and it became more widespread among the masses.
The Nepal Cricket Association (NCA) was formed in 1946, and in 1961, the All Nepal Cricket Tournament was held for the first time. However, due to political instability and lack of resources, the sport didn’t develop much until the 1990s.
In the early 1990s, cricket started to gain popularity among Nepalese youths, and the national team played their first international match against Malaysia in 1996. In 1998, Nepal participated in the ACC Trophy for the first time and finished in 6th place.
The early 2000s saw a surge in cricket’s popularity in Nepal, and the national team started performing well in international tournaments. In 2004, Nepal won the ICC World Cup Qualifier Asia and advanced to the ICC Trophy for the first time. They finished in 8th place in that tournament.
In 2014, Nepal qualified for the ICC World Twenty20 for the first time, and the country’s cricketing fortunes soared. The national team gained more recognition, and players like Paras Khadka and Sandeep Lamichhane became household names.
In recent years, Nepal has faced challenges due to political instability and lack of infrastructure. However, the passion for cricket among Nepalese youths remains strong, and the country has produced talented players who have made their mark in the international cricketing arena.
Conclusion
Nepal’s 22-year-old leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane has created history by becoming the fastest bowler to take 100 wickets in ODI cricket.