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Gulshan Kumar Jha

Gulshan Jha (born February 17, 2006) is a talented Nepalese international cricketer and right-arm medium-fast bowler who made his debut at age 15, becoming the third-youngest ODI player ever. As a key batting all-rounder for Nepal, he has played for Nepal Police Club and Karnali Yaks, known for his explosive lower-order batting and crucial wickets.

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Full Name
Gulshan Kumar Jha
Born
17 February 2006
Place Of Birth
Sarlahi, Nepal
Country
Nepal
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Left Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm medium-fast
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Akcel United Brussels vs JB Bruges · Match 17 T20 June 13, 2026 3 8 0 0 37.50
JB Bruges vs Antwerp Anchors · Match 8 T20 June 9, 2026 9 9 0 1 100.00
JB Bruges vs Liege Red Lions · Match 5 T20 June 8, 2026 20 10 1 2 200.00
JB Bruges vs Ghent Gladiators · Match 3 T20 June 7, 2026 29 20 4 1 145.00
JB Bruges vs Akcel United Brussels · Match 1 T20 June 6, 2026 21 13 0 3 161.54
Nepal vs United States of America · Match 109 ODI May 22, 2026 15 12 0 1 125.00

Major Teams Represented

  • Nepal (National Team), Nepal U19, Nepal Police Club (Domestic), Karnali Yaks

International Debuts

  • ODI: September 2021 vs. Oman
  • T20I: October 2021 vs. Papua New Guinea

Key Records & Awards

  • Youngest ODI Debutant: 3rd youngest player in ODI history (15y 212d).
  • Milestone: Youngest player to score a 50 and take 5 wickets in an innings in ODIs.
  • Awards: Received the Sanskriti Sports Award (2025). 

Statistics (as Of Early 2026)

  • ODI: 40 matches, 726 runs (Avg: 27), 29 wickets (Best: 3/31).
  • T20I: 55 matches, 668 runs (SR: 141.83), 29 wickets.
  • Best Figures (T20): 3/31.