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Lokesh Bam

Lokesh Bam is a Nepalese professional cricketer recognized for his aggressive batting, typically operating as a middle-order batsman and wicket-keeper. He has represented Nepal in international cricket since 2022 and plays as a right-handed batter and occasional right-arm medium-seam bowler.

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Full Name
Lokesh Bahadur Bam
Born
13 August 2000
Place Of Birth
Dhangadhi, Sudurpashchim Province
Country
Nepal
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm medium-seam
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
West Indies vs Nepal · 25th Match, Group C T20I February 15, 2026 13 15 2 0 86.67
Nepal vs Italy · 17th Match, Group C T20I February 12, 2026 3 5 0 0 60.00
England vs Nepal · 5th Match, Group C T20I February 8, 2026 39 20 4 2 195.00
Canada vs Nepal · Match 12 T20 February 5, 2026 5 8 0 0 62.50
Biratnagar Kings vs Lumbini Lions · Qualifier 2 T20 December 11, 2025 0 1 0 0 0.00
Sudurpaschim Royals vs Biratnagar Kings · Qualifier 1 T20 December 9, 2025 5 6 0 0 83.33

Major Teams Represented

  • National: Nepal, Nepal Under-19, Nepal A, Nepal Red
  • Franchise/Domestic: Biratnagar Kings (2024–2026), Pokhara Rhinos, Kathmandu Knights, Tribhuwan Army Club, Nepal A.P.F. Club, Sudurpashchim Province, YRCC Birat Blasters, NBSC Lions, Duhabi Capitals.

International Debuts

  • T20I Debut: Against UAE on February 12, 2022, at Al Amerat (Oman Quadrangular Series).
  • ODI Debut: As of February 2026, he has not made his One Day International (ODI) debut. 

Records And Career Highlights

  • Highest T20I Score: 39* off 12 balls vs. Samoa in October 2025.
  • Fastest Century in Nepalese Domestic Cricket: 106 runs off 56 balls (52-ball century) for Nepal A against Ireland Wolves in March 2024.
  • High-Impact Performance: Scored an unbeaten 39 runs off 20 balls in the opening match against England at the Wankhede Stadium during the 2026 T20 World Cup.
  • Key Tournament Performances: 72 off 48 balls in the 2025 NPL for Biratnagar Kings against Pokhara Avengers, contributing to the highest team total in NPL history (220/6).

Statistics (as Of February 2026)

  • T20I Career: 22 Matches | 215 Runs | 15.36 Avg | 143.33 Strike Rate | 39* High Score
  • T20I Fielding: 9 Catches, 1 Run Out
  • List A Career: 3 Matches | 6 Runs
  • T20 (Domestic) Career: 55 Matches | 822 Runs | 72 Highest Score 

Achievements & Trophies

  • Winner: 2025 T20I Tri-Series in Scotland (part of the squad).
  • Series Win: Contributed to a 2–1 series win against the West Indies in September 2025.
  • 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup: Selected for the final 15-member squad in January 2026.

Major Tournaments

  •  ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, 2025 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia & EAP Qualifier, Scotland T20I Tri-Series 2025.