- Role
- Batter · Nepal captain
- Country
- Nepal
- Batting
- Right-hand bat
- Bowling
- Right-arm medium
- Born
- Kathmandu, Nepal (2002)
- Net worth
- $150k–$300k (editorial estimate)
The teenage record-breaker who became captain
Rohit Paudel announced himself at 16, becoming the youngest male player in history to score an international half-century — against the UAE in 2018, aged 16 years and 146 days. Four years later, Nepal handed him the captaincy. The gamble on youth has paid off spectacularly.
Under Paudel, Nepal qualified for the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, beat Scotland at the tournament, and climbed to their highest-ever ICC rankings — 17th in ODIs and 15th in T20Is as of mid-2026.
Career highlights
- Youngest male player to score an international fifty (16 years 146 days, vs UAE, 2018)
- Appointed Nepal captain in 2022
- Led Nepal at the 2026 T20 World Cup, including the group-stage win over Scotland
- Captained Nepal on the 2026 tour of Jersey (81-run win in the 1st ODI) and into the crucial World Cup League 2 fixtures in Utrecht
Playing style
Paudel is Nepal’s middle-order anchor — technically compact, strong square of the wicket, and unflustered in chases. His captaincy is aggressive with spin and field placements but conservative with his own batting tempo, holding an innings together while hitters like Dipendra Singh Airee play around him.
Net worth and earnings
As national captain, Paudel holds a top-tier Cricket Association of Nepal contract and fronts several domestic endorsement campaigns. His franchise exposure is growing through the Nepal Premier League. Exact figures are undisclosed; our editorial estimate is $150,000–$300,000 as of 2026 — a number likely to rise sharply if Nepal reach a 50-over World Cup under his leadership.
Frequently asked questions
What record did Rohit Paudel set as a teenager?
In 2018, aged 16 years and 146 days, he became the youngest male cricketer to score a half-century in international cricket, against the UAE — breaking a record previously held by legends of the game.
When did Rohit Paudel become Nepal captain?
He was appointed Nepal captain in 2022 while still in his early twenties, and has since led the side to T20 World Cup qualification and their highest ICC rankings.
What is Rohit Paudel's net worth?
Figures are not publicly disclosed. Editorial estimates based on his central contract, captaincy, league deals and endorsements place his net worth around $150,000–$300,000 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.