T-20 International: Deependra Singh Ari became the first batsman for Nepal to score 2,000 runs, know the statistics

Updated: 08-02-2026, 03.12 PM

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Deependra Singh Airi batted amazingly against England (file photo)

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Nepal cricket team showed an amazing performance in the 5th match of T-20 World Cup 2026. After a lot of struggle, the England cricket team was successful in winning the match by 4 runs. In this match, Nepal’s star player Deependra Singh Airi scored 44 runs in 29 balls. During this innings, he created history and became the first batsman for Nepal to score 2,000 T20 International runs. In such a situation, let us look at his figures.

Deependra’s performance against England was like this

Deependra spent 23 runs in 3 overs and took 2 wickets in the first bowling. His economy rate was 7.70. After this, while batting, he faced 29 balls and scored 44 runs. 6 fours and 1 six came from his bat. His strike rate was 151.72. He along with captain Rohit Paudel made a partnership of 82 runs in just 54 balls. Rohit was out after scoring 39 runs in 34 balls.

Deependra’s performance has been like this for Nepal

Deependra played his first T20 international match for Nepal in the year 2018. Till now this player has played 91 matches and in his 79 innings he has been successful in scoring 2,000 runs while remaining unbeaten 17 times. His average is 32.25 and strike rate is 139.37. He has scored 1 century and 10 half-centuries from his bat. His best score has been 110* runs. This player has also hit 83 sixes for Nepal.

These records are in the name of Deependra

Deependra has also hit 6 sixes in one over. He achieved this feat in an over of Kamran Khan against Qatar in 2024. The fastest half-century (9 balls) in T-20 international cricket is also recorded in his name.

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