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'''Kushal Bhurtel''' ({{lang-ne|कुशल भुर्तेल}}, born 22 January 1997) is a Nepalese [[cricket]]er.<ref name="Bio">{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/794713.html |title=Kushal Bhurtel |access-date=14 November 2019 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> He is the only cricketer in the world to score 3 consecutive half centuries in [[Twenty20 International|T20I]] matches. He is considered an attacking opening [[Batting (cricket)|batsman]].
'''Kushal Bhurtel''' ({{lang-ne|कुशल भुर्तेल}}, born 22 January 1997) is a Nepalese [[cricket]]er.<ref name="Bio">{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/794713.html |title=Kushal Bhurtel |access-date=14 November 2019 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> He made his [[T20I]] debut against [[Netherlands national cricket team|Netherlands]] on 17th April 2021 and his [[One Day International|ODI]] debut against [[Papua New Guinean cricket team in the United Arab Emirates in 2016–17|Papua New Guinea]] on 7th September 2021.


In November 2019, he was named in Nepal's squad for the 2019 [[ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup]] in Bangladesh. He made his List A debut for Nepal, against India, in the Emerging Teams Cup on 14 November 2019. Prior to his List A debut, he was named in Nepal's squad for the [[2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup]]. He was also part of Nepal's squad for the men's cricket tournament at the 2019 South Asian Games. The Nepalese team won the bronze medal, beating the Maldives by five wickets in the third-place playoff match. He was in Nepal's [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) squad for the [[2020–21 Nepal Tri-Nation Series]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketingnepal.com/shahab-sneaks-in-for-first-time-as-nepal-name-final-squad-for-tri-nation-series/ |title=Shahab sneaks in for first time as Nepal name final squad for Tri-Nation Series |work=Cricketing Nepal |access-date=14 April 2021}}</ref> Due to former captain [[Paras Khadka|Paras khadka]]'s injury, he got a chance to open in the match, since then he has been a prominent player for Nepal. He made his T20I debut on 17 April 2021, for Nepal against the [[Netherlands national cricket team|Netherlands]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1257945.html |title=1st Match, Kirtipur, Apr 17 2021, Nepal Tri-Nation T20I Series |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=17 April 2021}}</ref> Nepal beat the Netherlands by nine wickets, Bhurtel top-scoring with 62 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2021/04/17/nepal-defeat-netherlands-by-nine-wickets-in-the-tri-nations-t20-series-opener |title=Nepal defeat Netherlands by nine wickets in the Tri-Nations T20 Series opener |work=Kathmandu Post |access-date=17 April 2021}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|last=Online|first=T. H. T.|date=20 April 2021|title=Kushal Bhurtel sets record with three consecutive T20I 50s|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/sports/kushal-bhurtel-sets-record-with-three-consecutive-t20i-50s|access-date=21 April 2021|website=The Himalayan Times|language=en}}</ref> He was named the man of the series, after scoring 278 runs, with an [[batting average (cricket)|average]] of 69.50 in the five matches he played.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://emergingcricket.com/news/nepal-demolish-the-netherlands-to-claim-historic-tri-nations-triumph/ |title=Nepal demolish the Netherlands to claim historic Tri-Nations triumph |work=Emerging Cricket |access-date=25 April 2021}}</ref> In May 2021, following his performance in the tri-series, Bhurtel was nominated for the ICC's Men's Player of the Month award.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2129449 |title=Who is Kushal Bhurtel, the Nepalese sensation up for ICC POTM? |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=5 May 2021}}</ref>
In November 2019, he was named in Nepal's squad for the 2019 [[ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup]] in Bangladesh. He made his List A debut for Nepal, against India, in the Emerging Teams Cup on 14 November 2019. Prior to his List A debut, he was named in Nepal's squad for the [[2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup]]. He was also part of Nepal's squad for the men's cricket tournament at the 2019 South Asian Games. The Nepalese team won the bronze medal, beating the Maldives by five wickets in the third-place playoff match. He was in Nepal's [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) squad for the [[2020–21 Nepal Tri-Nation Series]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketingnepal.com/shahab-sneaks-in-for-first-time-as-nepal-name-final-squad-for-tri-nation-series/ |title=Shahab sneaks in for first time as Nepal name final squad for Tri-Nation Series |work=Cricketing Nepal |access-date=14 April 2021}}</ref> Due to former captain [[Paras Khadka|Paras khadka]]'s injury, he got a chance to open in the match, since then he has been a prominent player for Nepal. He made his T20I debut on 17 April 2021, for Nepal against the [[Netherlands national cricket team|Netherlands]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1257945.html |title=1st Match, Kirtipur, Apr 17 2021, Nepal Tri-Nation T20I Series |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=17 April 2021}}</ref> Nepal beat the Netherlands by nine wickets, Bhurtel top-scoring with 62 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2021/04/17/nepal-defeat-netherlands-by-nine-wickets-in-the-tri-nations-t20-series-opener |title=Nepal defeat Netherlands by nine wickets in the Tri-Nations T20 Series opener |work=Kathmandu Post |access-date=17 April 2021}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|last=Online|first=T. H. T.|date=20 April 2021|title=Kushal Bhurtel sets record with three consecutive T20I 50s|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/sports/kushal-bhurtel-sets-record-with-three-consecutive-t20i-50s|access-date=21 April 2021|website=The Himalayan Times|language=en}}</ref> He was named the man of the series, after scoring 278 runs, with an [[batting average (cricket)|average]] of 69.50 in the five matches he played.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://emergingcricket.com/news/nepal-demolish-the-netherlands-to-claim-historic-tri-nations-triumph/ |title=Nepal demolish the Netherlands to claim historic Tri-Nations triumph |work=Emerging Cricket |access-date=25 April 2021}}</ref> In May 2021, following his performance in the tri-series, Bhurtel was nominated for the ICC's Men's Player of the Month award.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2129449 |title=Who is Kushal Bhurtel, the Nepalese sensation up for ICC POTM? |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=5 May 2021}}</ref>

Revision as of 04:53, 15 February 2024

Kushal Bhurtel
कुशल भुर्तेल
Kushal Bhurtel during the match against Zimbabwe A in Kirtipur
Personal information
Full name
Kushal Bhurtel
Born (1997-01-22) 22 January 1997 (age 27)
Butwal, Rupandehi, Nepal
BattingRight-hand bat
BowlingRight-arm medium
RoleOpening batter
International information
National side
ODI debut (cap 25)7 September 2021 v PNG
Last ODI12 February 2024 v Canada
T20I debut (cap 33)17 April 2021 v Netherlands
Last T20I5 November 2023 v Oman
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
Nepal Police Club
Frankston Peninsula Cricket Club
Career statistics
Competition ODI T20I LA
Matches 48 29 57
Runs scored 1107 915 1321
Batting average 23.55 36.60 24.01
100s/50s 1/7 1/7 1/9
Top score 115 104* 115
Balls bowled 234 8 240
Wickets 4 3 10
Bowling average 50.00 2.66 24.00
5 wickets in innings 0 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0 0
Best bowling 2/32 1/0 6/40
Catches/stumpings 34/– 23/– 38/–
Source: Cricinfo, 12 February 2024
Medal record
Representing  Nepal
Men's Cricket
South Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Kathmandu/Pokhara Team

Kushal Bhurtel (Nepali: कुशल भुर्तेल, born 22 January 1997) is a Nepalese cricketer.[1] He made his T20I debut against Netherlands on 17th April 2021 and his ODI debut against Papua New Guinea on 7th September 2021.

In November 2019, he was named in Nepal's squad for the 2019 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup in Bangladesh. He made his List A debut for Nepal, against India, in the Emerging Teams Cup on 14 November 2019. Prior to his List A debut, he was named in Nepal's squad for the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. He was also part of Nepal's squad for the men's cricket tournament at the 2019 South Asian Games. The Nepalese team won the bronze medal, beating the Maldives by five wickets in the third-place playoff match. He was in Nepal's Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for the 2020–21 Nepal Tri-Nation Series.[2] Due to former captain Paras khadka's injury, he got a chance to open in the match, since then he has been a prominent player for Nepal. He made his T20I debut on 17 April 2021, for Nepal against the Netherlands.[3] Nepal beat the Netherlands by nine wickets, Bhurtel top-scoring with 62 runs.[4] [5] He was named the man of the series, after scoring 278 runs, with an average of 69.50 in the five matches he played.[6] In May 2021, following his performance in the tri-series, Bhurtel was nominated for the ICC's Men's Player of the Month award.[7]

In August 2021, Bhurtel was named in Nepal's One Day International (ODI) squad for their series against Papua New Guinea in Oman, and their squad for round six of the 2019–2023 ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tournament, also in Oman.[8] He made his ODI debut on 7 September 2021, for Nepal against Papua New Guinea.[9]

In February 2022, he was named in Nepal's T20I squad for the 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier A tournament in Oman.[10] In Nepal's second match of the tournament, against the Philippines, Bhurtel scored his first century in a T20I match.[11]

Records and Milestones

ODI

  • 2nd Most catches in an inning - 4 catches[12]
  • 2nd Most catches in a series - 19 catches [13]
  • Member of 99 Dismissal club - 1 time against Zimbabwe [14]

T20I

  • 7th Most fifties in consecutive innings - 3 against Netherlands, Malaysia, & Netherlands [15]
  • Best Outstanding bowling analysis in an inning for 1 wicket- 1/0 against Mongolia [16]
  • 2nd Most catches in an inning - 4 catches [17]
  • 4th Highest partnership for the third wicket - 171 runs against Philippines [18]

References

  1. ^ "Kushal Bhurtel". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Shahab sneaks in for first time as Nepal name final squad for Tri-Nation Series". Cricketing Nepal. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  3. ^ "1st Match, Kirtipur, Apr 17 2021, Nepal Tri-Nation T20I Series". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  4. ^ "Nepal defeat Netherlands by nine wickets in the Tri-Nations T20 Series opener". Kathmandu Post. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  5. ^ Online, T. H. T. (20 April 2021). "Kushal Bhurtel sets record with three consecutive T20I 50s". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  6. ^ "Nepal demolish the Netherlands to claim historic Tri-Nations triumph". Emerging Cricket. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  7. ^ "Who is Kushal Bhurtel, the Nepalese sensation up for ICC POTM?". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  8. ^ "Nepal announces squad for the CWCL2 series". Emerging Cricket. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
  9. ^ "1st ODI, Al Amerat, Sep 7 2021, Nepal v Papua New Guinea ODI Series". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
  10. ^ "Nepal name final squad for T20 Global Qualifiers". The Kathmandu Post. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  11. ^ "Kushal Bhurtel century pushes Nepal closer to T20 World Cup Qualifier semi-finals". The National. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  12. ^ "ODI matches | Fielding records | Most catches in an innings". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  13. ^ "ODI matches | Fielding records | Most catches in a series". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  14. ^ "ODI matches | Batting records | Dismissed for 99 (and 199, 299 etc)". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  15. ^ "T20I matches | Batting records | Fifties in consecutive innings". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  16. ^ "T20I matches | Bowling records | Outstanding bowling analyses in an innings". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  17. ^ "T20I matches | Fielding records | Most catches in an innings". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  18. ^ "T20I matches | Partnership records | Highest partnership for the third wicket". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
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