Kathmandu Gorkhas Squad 2026 — NPL Season 3
Kathmandu Gorkhas is a team of the Nepal Premier League representing Bagmati Province. Karan KC is the captain of the Kathmandu Gorkhas. The squad is focused on power-hitters and allrounders making them one of many strong teams of the NPL 2026.
Kathmandu Gorkhas Squad 2026
| Player | Role | Type | Auction Price (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karan KC | All-rounder | Retained (Marquee Player) | N/A |
| Dev Shah | Batting | Auctioned | 2 Lakhs |
| Dayanand Mandal | Bowler | Auctioned | 2 Lakhs |
| Mohammad Aadil Alam | All-rounder | Retained | |
| Krishna Poudel | Batting | Auctioned | |
| Rashid Khan | Bowler | Retained | |
| Sahil Patel | Wicketkeeper | Auctioned | 5 Lakhs |
| Bhim Sharki | Batting | Retained | |
| Prashiddha Jaishi | All-rounder | Auctioned | 2 Lakhs |
| Santosh Yadav | Batter | Retained | |
| Shahab Alam | Bowler | Retained | |
| Sonu Devkota | Bowler | Auctioned | 2 Lakhs |
| Suryanshu Koirala | Batter | Auctioned | 2 Lakhs |
Retained Players
Kathmandu Gorkhas team retained Karan KC, Mohammad Aadil Alam, Rashid Khan, Santosh Yadav, Bhim Sharki and Shahab Alam to the NPL Season 3.
Released Players
Kathmandu Gorkhas’ released players list includes Aakash Tripathi, Dipesh Kandel, Nataraj Shah, Pratik Shrestha, Sonu Devkota, Tul B Thapa and Uttam Magar.
Kathmandu Gorkhas Auction Buys 2026
| Player | Role | Category | Base Price | Sold For (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahil Patel | Wicketkeeper | B | 5 Lakhs | 5 Lakhs |
| Dayanand Mandal | Bowler | C | 2 Lakhs | 2 Lakhs |
| Dev Shah | All-rounder | C | 2 Lakhs | 2 Lakhs |
| Krishna Paudel | C | 2 Lakhs | 2 Lakhs | |
| Prashiddha Jaishi | All-rounder | C | 2 Lakhs | 2 Lakhs |
| Sonu Devkota | Bowler | C | 2 Lakhs | 2 Lakhs |
| Suryanshu Koirala | Batting | C | 2 Lakhs | 2 Lakhs |
Kathmandu Gorkhas Schedule 2026
| Date | Opponent | Time (NPT) |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 29 Oct | Janakpur Bolts | 12:30 PM |
| Mon 2 Nov | Karnali Yaks | 12:30 PM |
| Thu 5 Nov | Biratnagar Kings | 4:30 PM |
| Sat 7 Nov | Lumbini Lions | 4:30 PM |
| Mon 9 Nov | Chitwan Rhinos | 4:30 PM |
| Fri 13 Nov | Sudurpaschim Royals | 12:30 PM |
| Sun 15 Nov | Pokhara Avengers | 4:30 PM |
Kathmandu Gorkhas in Previous Seasons
Kathmandu Gorkhas have played a total of 15 matches in previous seasons, out of which they have won 9 matches and lost 6 matches. The all-time win percentage of Kathmandu Gorkhas in NPL is 60.0%. The team have already signed popular overseas players in the previous seasons, including Gerhard Erasmus, John Simpson, Ben Charlesworth, Ricardo Vasconcelos, Michael Levitt and Stephen Eskinazi.
Key Players to Watch
The key players to watch for Kathmandu Gorkhas in the NPL Season 3 will be the pace-bowler of Nepal, Karan KC, along with Rashid Khan and Mohammad Aadil Alam.
Kathmandu Gorkhas FAQ
Who is the captain of Kathmandu Gorkhas in NPL 2026?
Karan KC is the captain of Kathmandu Gorkhas in NPL 2026.
Which players did Kathmandu Gorkhas retain for NPL 2026?
Kathmandu Gorkhas — retained players (NPL Season 3):
- Karan KC — Marquee, bowler (captain)
- Rashid Khan
- Shahab Alam
- Santosh Yadav
- Bhim Sharki
- Mohammad Aadil Alam
Who did Kathmandu Gorkhas sign at the NPL 2026 auction?
Auction signings: Sahil Patel, Dayanand Mandal, Dev Shah, Krishna Paudel, Prashiddha Jaishi, Sonu Devkota, Suryanshu Koirala
Has Kathmandu Gorkhas ever won the NPL?
Kathmandu Gorkhas have not won the Nepal Premier League (NPL) yet.