Anil Kumar Sah (born 17 November 1998) is a Nepalese cricketer.[1] He made his List A debut for Nepal in the 2018 ICC World Cricket League Division Two tournament on 12 February 2018.[2] He was one of the eleven cricketers to play in Nepal's first ever One Day International (ODI) match, against the Netherlands, in August 2018.
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| Full name | Anil Kumar Sah | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 17 November 1998 Kalaiya, Bara, Nepal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm off break | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Wicket-keeper-batter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ODI debut (cap 8) | 1 August 2018 v Netherlands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 22 September 2024 v Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I debut (cap 22) | 29 July 2018 v Netherlands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 20 October 2024 v USA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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International career
editIn July 2018, he was named in Nepal's squad for their One Day International (ODI) series against the Netherlands.[3] These were Nepal's first ODI matches since gaining ODI status during the 2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier.[4] He made his Twenty20 debut for Nepal in the 2018 MCC Tri-Nation Series against the Marylebone Cricket Club on 29 July 2018.[5] He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) on the same day, against the Netherlands.[6] He made his ODI debut for Nepal against the Netherlands on 1 August 2018.[7]
In August 2018, he was named in Nepal's squad for the 2018 Asia Cup Qualifier tournament.[8] In October 2018, he was named in Nepal's squad in the Eastern sub-region group for the 2018–19 ICC World Twenty20 Asia Qualifier tournament.[9]
Anil was called back to the national team to play the home series against Canada after a fabulous performance in the 2024 PM Cup, scoring Most runs in the tournament playing for Madhesh Province. He scored a blistering 50 off just 19 balls in the first 2nd ODI of the tournament, his first chance after come-back. It was the fastest ODI fifty for a Nepali batsman beating previous record of Aasif Sheikh's 50 off 21 balls against PNG in 2023.[10]
Sah scored his first ton in ODI in his second appearance following the comeback against Canada in the 3rd ODI of the tournament. He scored 112* off 124 balls and won the player of the match.[11][12] His comeback story is something that will be heard for many years in the history of Nepal cricket, as the commentator said during the match. He was one of the 11 men playing squad in the very first ODI match of Nepal against Netherlands.
In May 2024, he was named in Nepal's squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament.[13]
Domestic
editIn November 2022, Sah started playing for Madhesh Province Cricket Association leaving previous Nepal Police Club.[14] He played inning of 61 runs with five fours and a six against Province No. 1 in PM Cup 2022. Anil scored the most runs in the 2024 Prime Minister Cup scoring 386 runs for Madhesh Province that led to his call up for the national side to play against the visitor Canada.[15]
References
edit- ^ "Anil Sah". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
- ^ "10th match, ICC World Cricket League Division Two at Windhoek, Feb 12 2018". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
- ^ "Nepal spinner Shakti Gauchan to retire after Netherlands tour". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ^ "Nepal thrash PNG to secure ODI status". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- ^ "2nd Match, Nepal tour of England and Netherlands at London, Jul 29 2018". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ "3rd Match, Nepal tour of England and Netherlands at London, Jul 29 2018". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ "1st ODI, Nepal tour of England and Netherlands at Amstelveen, Aug 1 2018". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ^ "Nepal announce squad for Asia Cup Qualifier, fixtures decided". The Himalayan. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
- ^ "Exciting battle on the cards in the ICC World T20 Asia Qualifier B in Malaysia". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
- ^ "Paudel-Khanal century partnership steers Nepal to ODI series win against Canada". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ Tiwari, Nischal (12 February 2024). "Nepal routs Canada for 9 wickets and makes clean sweep of ODI series". cricnepal.com. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ "Nepal hammer Canada by nine wickets, clean sweep ODI series 3-0". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ "Nepal has announced their Squad for T20 World Cup". ScoreWaves. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ "अनिललाई समेट्दै मधेशको टोली घोषणा, विवेक फर्किए". Hamro Khelkud. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
- ^ "Paudel-Khanal century partnership steers Nepal to ODI series win against Canada". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 12 February 2024.