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Anil Sah

Anil Sah (born November 17, 1998) is a right-handed wicket-keeper-batsman representing Nepal. Known for his aggressive batting and clean-up ability, he made his ODI debut in 2018 and recorded his maiden ODI century against Canada in 2024. He gained notice for breaking the record for the fastest ODI fifty by a Nepali player. 

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Full Name
Anil Kumar Sah
Born
17 November 1998
Country
Nepal
Role
Batting Allrounder
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Netherlands vs Nepal · Match 78 ODI June 10, 2025 2 16 0 0 12.50
United States of America vs Nepal · Match 42 ODI November 2, 2024 52 80 4 1 65.00
Nepal vs Scotland · Match 39 ODI October 29, 2024 13 19 0 1 68.42
United States of America vs Nepal · Match 38 ODI October 27, 2024 56 62 5 0 90.32
Canada vs Nepal · Match 32 ODI September 22, 2024 1 4 0 0 25.00
Nepal vs Oman · Match 28 ODI September 18, 2024 3 9 0 0 33.33

Matches

Nepal Nepal
289/7
Result
248/8
NEP won by 6 runs May 1, 2026 9:15 am
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
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Teams Played For

  • Major Teams: Nepal, Nepal U-19, Madhesh Province, Janakpur Bolts (NPL), Biratnagar Warriors

International Debuts

  • ODI Debut: vs. Netherlands (August 1, 2018)
  • T20I Debut: vs. Netherlands (July 29, 2018)

Records & Career Highlights

  • Maiden ODI Century: 112* off 116 balls vs. Canada (February 12, 2024)
  • Fastest ODI 50: 50 off 19 balls against Canada (Feb 2024) 
  • Completed his maiden ODI century in just his sixth ODI.

Awards & Achievements

  • Highest run-scorer of the PM Cup National Cricket Tournament 2024, scoring 386 runs in 9 matches.
  • Named captain of the Janakpur Bolts for the first season of NPL.
  • Credited with a key role in the 2018–19 ICC World Twenty20 Asia Qualifier.