Sudurpashchim Royals is a professional T20 cricket franchise team representing the Sudurpashchim Province of Nepal in the Nepal T20 League (NepalT20). Founded in 2022, the Royals are a bold symbol of western Nepal’s emerging cricket talent, cultural pride, and competitive spirit in the national cricketing landscape.

Overview

• Full Team Name: Sudurpashchim Royals

• Founded: 2022

• League: Nepal T20 League (NepalT20)

• Region Represented: Sudurpashchim Province (includes Dhangadhi, Kailali, Dadeldhura)

• Home Ground: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur (NepalT20 centralized venue)

• Team Colors: Purple and Gold

• Franchise Owner: Aditya Sanghai (Sky Walk Infrastructure)

• Head Coach: Pubudu Dassanayake (former Nepal national team coach)

• Captain (2022–23): Binod Bhandari

Nepal T20 League Performance

Sudurpashchim Royals participated in the inaugural season of the Nepal T20 League (2022–23) and quickly positioned themselves as a well-balanced and disciplined side.

 2022–23 Season Highlights

• Made it to the playoffs, showing consistent performances

• Known for their strong bowling attack and tight fielding

• Narrowly missed out on reaching the final but gained admiration for team cohesion and local representation

Key Players

 Binod Bhandari (Captain)

• Wicketkeeper-batsman and senior national team player

• Known for experience, finishing ability, and guiding younger players

 Lahiru Milantha (Sri Lanka)

• Explosive top-order batsman with T20 league experience

• Provided rapid starts and added international flavor

 Bhim Sharki

• Technically sound middle-order batter and future national team prospect

• A dependable run-accumulator

 Durgesh Gupta

• Young pace bowler from Sudurpashchim with an eye on national selection

Coaching and Management

• Head Coach: Pubudu Dassanayake, renowned for leading Nepal to ODI status

• Emphasized structured training, mental toughness, and tactical flexibility

• Supported by a well-organized management team under Sky Walk Infrastructure

Regional Representation and Fanbase

Sudurpashchim Royals symbolize the aspiration and identity of far-western Nepal:

• The team draws support from cities like Dhangadhi, Tikapur, and Mahendranagar

• Reflects the underrated but emerging cricketing landscape of Sudurpashchim

• Fanbase known for loyalty, enthusiasm, and strong community backing

Branding Message

• “Royals by Name, Fighters by Nature” – reflecting pride and perseverance

• The franchise aims to inspire young athletes in marginalized and remote regions

Youth Development and Social Impact

• Plans to build grassroots cricket academies in Dhangadhi and Kailali

• Conducted school cricket workshops and talent hunts in Sudurpashchim

• Focus on making cricket accessible to youth across the region

Trivia

• Sudurpashchim Royals is the first national-level cricket franchise representing far-west Nepal.

• Their playoff run in the inaugural NepalT20 season helped spotlight emerging talents from Kailali and Kanchanpur.

• The team’s theme song and colors reflect the regal yet grounded identity of the people of Sudurpashchim Province.