The Nepali batting all-rounder Kushal Malla joins Desert Viper for the ILT20 2025, which is set to kick off on this date as a replacement for the Netherlands’s all-rounder Bas de Leede.
Bas de Leede was ruled out of the tournament according to a press release of the Desert Vipers, and Malla was signed in as a replacement.
Kushal Malla is a batting all-rounder with left-hand batting and provides an option in the left-arm spin bowling.
Kushal Malla Record In T20Is
Kushal Malla debuted at the age of 14 in T20I cricket against Zimbabwe in Singapore.
Batting Records
| Matches Played | 47 |
| Runs Scored | 917 |
| Centuries | 1 |
| Half-century | 4 |
| Strike Rate | 147.66 |
Bowling Records
| Matches | 47 |
| Innings | 27 |
| Balls Bowled | 378 |
| Runs Conceded | 397 |
| Wickets | 19 |
His outstanding bowling record and valiant display of batting and bowling in the inaugural edition of the Nepal Premier League laid him to become a strong contender for Bas De Leede’s replacement in ilt20.
Malla scored 223 runs with the bat and 9 wickets in just 8 matches of the Nepal Premier League.
Desert Vipers will play their first match against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders on day 2 of the tournament on January 12 at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
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