- Role
- Opening batter
- Country
- Nepal
- Batting
- Right-hand bat
- Bowling
- Right-arm leg break
- Born
- Nepal (1997)
- Net worth
- $100k–$250k (editorial estimate)
Nepal’s powerplay aggressor
Every successful T20 side needs an opener willing to lose his wicket chasing fast starts. For Nepal, that player is Kushal Bhurtel. His breakout 2021 — a stream of rapid, match-shaping innings in Nepal’s home series — turned him from domestic performer into one of the most watched batters in the Associate world.
Career highlights
- Breakout 2021 season that earned him recognition among the best Associate players of the year
- First-choice opener through Nepal’s qualification for and appearance at the 2026 T20 World Cup
- Consistent powerplay scorer in ICC World Cup League 2, including Nepal’s 2026 campaign
- Handy part-time leg-spin and sharp outfielding
Playing style
Bhurtel’s job is defined: maximize the first six overs. He targets anything full or wide, uses his feet to spin early, and accepts that some days end at slip. When he bats ten overs, Nepal’s totals jump 30 runs above par — the kind of high-leverage role that raw averages always undersell.
Net worth and earnings
Bhurtel earns through his Cricket Association of Nepal contract, Nepal Premier League deals and match fees. Editorial estimates place his net worth at $100,000–$250,000 as of 2026. Like most Nepali internationals, franchise league selection abroad is the single biggest potential multiplier on those earnings.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kushal Bhurtel known for?
He is Nepal's aggressive T20I and ODI opener, known for attacking powerplay batting. His breakout came in 2021, when a run of match-winning innings made him one of the most talked-about batters in Associate cricket.
What is Kushal Bhurtel's batting style?
A right-hander who attacks from the first over, strong through the off side and quick to punish width. He also bowls occasional leg-spin.
What is Kushal Bhurtel's net worth?
No official figures exist. Editorial estimates based on his contract and league earnings place it in the $100,000–$250,000 range as of 2026.
Net worth figures are editorial estimates compiled from public reporting. Players and boards rarely disclose contract values. Profile last updated 16 July 2026.