Dinesh Adhikari
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Dinesh Adhikari |
| Born | 16 October 2004 Kamalbazar, Achham, Nepal |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm fast-medium |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2024–present | Karnali Province |
| 2025–present | Lumbini Lions |
Source: [1], 14 December 2025 | |
Dinesh Adhikari (born 16 October 2004) is a Nepali cricketer who plays as an all-rounder for the Karnali Province and the Lumbini Lions in the Nepal Premier League. He is a right-handed batsman and bowls right-arm fast-medium.[2]
Domestic and Franchise Career
Adhikari has represented Karnali Province in Nepal's domestic competitions, including the Men's PM Cup.[3][1]
In 2025, he was signed by the Lumbini Lions for the second season of the Nepal Premier League (NPL). Adhikari was noted for his explosive performance in the tournament final against Sudurpaschim Royals on 13 December 2025. Chasing a target of 86, Adhikari opened the innings and scored 42 runs off just 13 balls, an innings which included five sixes and a four, setting a blistering pace for the Lions' title chase.[4][5] He was dismissed in the fifth over with the opening partnership already reaching 58 runs.[4][6] The Lions won the match by six wickets to claim their maiden NPL championship.
References
- ^ a b "Dinesh Adhikari (Nepal Cricket Player) | Stats & Records". Prime Captain. 15 August 2025. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ "Dinesh Adhikari Player Profile, Age, Career, Bowling & Batting Stats". Cricket Addictor. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ "Dinesh-adhikari Cricket Profile - Matches, Stats, and Insights". CricHeroes. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Lumbini Lions champions of NPL 2025". The Himalayan Times. 13 December 2025. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ "Lumbini Lions upset Sudurpaschim Royals to lift NPL trophy". The Kathmandu Post. 14 December 2025. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ "After remarkable turnaround, Lumbini Lions lift NPL title". OnlineKhabar English News. 13 December 2025. Retrieved 14 December 2025.