Sudurpaschim Royals NPL 2026: Squad, Captain & Preview
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No team has been more consistent and less rewarded. Sudurpaschim topped the league table in both seasons and lost both finals, the second after being bowled out for 85. Saif Zaib was player of the tournament in 2024 and Scott Kuggeleijn is the NPL’s all-time leading wicket-taker.
Sudurpaschim Royals at a glance
| Captain | Dipendra Singh Airee |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Misbah-ul-Haq |
| Home | Dhangadhi (Sudurpashchim) |
| Owner | Empire Sports |
| 2024 | 1st in the league, runner-up (2024) |
| 2025 | 1st in the league, runner-up (2025) |
Sudurpaschim Royals squad 2026: key players
The domestic core: Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Binod Bhandari, Abinash Bohara, Ishan Pandey, Hemant Dhami. Overseas: Saif Zaib, Scott Kuggeleijn, Sherfane Rutherford, Fabian Allen and Brandon McMullen. The full Sudurpaschim Royals squad, with roles and auction prices, is on the Sudurpaschim Royals team page.
Players to watch
Nepal T20I captain Airee, and Kuggeleijn with the new ball. Each player page has a biography and live NPL 2026 stats.
Verdict
The league-stage record says Sudurpaschim will be in the playoffs again. Whether they can win a knockout match is the season’s biggest storyline.
Follow Sudurpaschim Royals live
- SR fixtures, results and squad
- What Sudurpaschim Royals need to qualify: playoff chances updated after every match
- NPL 2026 points table and live scores
- All 8 squads, captains and coaches
FAQ
Who is the captain of Sudurpaschim Royals in NPL 2026?
Dipendra Singh Airee. The head coach is Misbah-ul-Haq.
Who are Sudurpaschim Royals’s overseas players in 2026?
Saif Zaib, Scott Kuggeleijn, Sherfane Rutherford, Fabian Allen and Brandon McMullen.
How did Sudurpaschim Royals do in previous NPL seasons?
2024: 1st in the league, runner-up. 2025: 1st in the league, runner-up.
Who owns Sudurpaschim Royals?
Empire Sports.
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