David Warner’s NPL Debut: 16 off 10 as Kathmandu Beat Karnali
Updated
David Warner played his first Nepal Premier League match on Monday, 2 November. It was short, but Kathmandu Gorkhas won. Warner made 16 off 10 balls and took a catch as Kathmandu chased 181 to beat previously unbeaten Karnali Yaks by four wickets in Match 10. Full details are in our match report.
Warner’s innings
Warner arrived in Nepal on 1 November and went straight into the team (why he missed the opener). Chasing 181, he hit three fours in his first 10 balls, which is the powerplay hitting Kathmandu lacked when they were bowled out for 115 by Janakpur. Karnali captain Sompal Kami bowled him in the second over with the score on 18.
His catch
Warner had already made an impact in the field. Ariful Islam was scoring at twice a run a ball with 44 off 22 when he hit a catch to Warner off Shahab Alam in the seventh over. Karnali were 66 for 2 at that point and lost two more wickets for 12 runs.
The rest of the team won it
Kathmandu’s middle order did the work in the chase. Rashid Khan (50 off 33) Karan KC (44 off 20), who led the side in the opener, added 55 off 26 balls, and Jahandad Khan finished it with 24 not out off 11, including two sixes in a 17-run 19th over. Karan KC also took 1 for 35 with the ball.
Why it matters
Kathmandu were bottom of the table without a point before this game. They now have two points from two matches, and six games are left. Warner’s first 10 balls showed what he can do in the powerplay. A longer innings would make Kathmandu’s top order much harder to bowl at.
When does Warner play next?
| Date | Match | Time (NPT) |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 5 Nov | v Biratnagar Kings (Match 15) | 5:00 PM |
| Sat 7 Nov | v Lumbini Lions (Match 18) | 5:00 PM |
| Mon 9 Nov | v Chitwan Rhinos (Match 20) | 5:00 PM |
| Fri 13 Nov | v Sudurpaschim Royals (Match 24) | 12:30 PM |
| Sun 15 Nov | v Pokhara Avengers (Match 28) | 5:00 PM |
Next up is Biratnagar Kings, the highest-scoring side of the season. Follow every ball on NPL live scores, and see where to watch in our streaming guide.
FAQ
How did David Warner do on his NPL debut?
He scored 16 off 10 balls with three fours and took a catch to dismiss Ariful Islam as Kathmandu Gorkhas beat Karnali Yaks by 4 wickets on 2 November 2026.
Who got David Warner out in the NPL?
Karnali Yaks captain Sompal Kami bowled him in the second over of Kathmandu’s chase in Match 10.
When is David Warner’s next NPL match?
Kathmandu Gorkhas v Biratnagar Kings, Match 15, on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 5:00 PM NPT.
Did Kathmandu Gorkhas win with David Warner?
Yes. His debut, Match 10 against Karnali Yaks, was Kathmandu’s first win of NPL 2026.
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