The Nepal Premier League (NPL) has rapidly established itself as the pinnacle of franchise cricket in Nepal, drawing top-tier international talent to compete alongside the nation’s best. While the tournament is a showcase of Nepali cricket’s progress, the exclusive club of batsmen who have reached the coveted three-figure mark remains small, highlighting the challenging nature of the conditions and the high-stakes T20 format.
As of the latest matches (December 2025), only three players have managed to breach the 100-run barrier in the NPL history. Intriguingly, all three monumental innings have come from overseas players, underscoring the impact of the foreign contingent in Nepal’s premier T20 event.
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The Exclusive NPL Century Club: The Three Centurions
Here is a look at the elite batsmen who have etched their names in the Nepal Premier League record books by scoring a century:
| Player | Team | Score (Balls) | Season | Details |
| Andries Gous (USA) | Pokhara Avengers | 104 (55) | 2024 | Scored the first-ever NPL century in a successful chase. |
| Mark Watt (Scotland) | Karnali Yaks | 114* (44) | 2025 | The highest individual score and one of the fastest centuries in NPL history. |
| Adam Rossington (England) | Pokhara Avengers | 108* (58) | 2025 | Powered the Avengers to a massive total and a crucial victory. |
The Trailblazer: Andries Gous (2024)
The first-ever century in Nepal Premier League history belongs to the American wicketkeeper-batsman, Andries Gous. Playing for the Pokhara Avengers in the inaugural 2024 season, Gous delivered a stunning performance, smashing 104 runs off just 55 balls. His innings was particularly significant as it came in a commanding run-chase, leading his team to a comfortable victory and setting the benchmark for batting excellence in the NPL.
The Record-Breaker: Mark Watt (2025)
The first century of the 2025 season saw an unexpected star emerge: Scottish spinner Mark Watt. Promoted to open for the Karnali Yaks, Watt rewrote the NPL record books with a breathtaking knock of 114* runs off only 44 deliveries. This incredible display of power-hitting stands as the highest individual score and one of the fastest centuries ever recorded in the competition, cementing his name in NPL history as a genuine all-rounder talent.
The Season’s Second Star: Adam Rossington (2025)
The most recent addition to this exclusive list is England’s Adam Rossington, also representing the Pokhara Avengers. In a high-stakes match during the 2025 season, Rossington dominated the opposition attack, finishing with an unbeaten 108* off 58 balls. His masterful century helped his side post a formidable total, showcasing why international experience is a key component for success in the Nepal Premier League.
List of players who got unlucky” near-misses of Century — especially the ones in the 90s 💔. The 90s score is cricket’s most bittersweet milestone, and the Nepal Premier League has seen a very significant one:
| Player | Score | Team | Opposition | Season | Details |
| Rohit Paudel (Nepal) | 95* (59 balls) | Lumbini Lions | Pokhara Avengers | 2024 | Remained unbeaten but ran out of balls/overs. This was the highest NPL score until Andries Gous passed it in the very same innings. |
| Priyank Panchal (India) | 90 (48 balls) | Karnali Yaks | Chitwan Rhinos | 2025 | Fell just 10 runs short after a brilliant display of T20 hitting. |
Most Significant Near-Miss By Domestic Player
Rohit Paudel: 95* (59 balls) – The Heartbreaker
The most poignant near-miss belongs to Rohit Paudel, the captain of the Nepali national team and the Lumbini Lions.
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Why it was unlucky: Paudel’s knock of 95* off 59 balls in the 2024 season was an exceptional display of batting and, for a brief time, stood as the highest individual score in NPL history. He was unbeaten and simply ran out of overs.
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The Irony: To compound his bad luck, it was in the chase of the very same match that Andries Gous, the first NPL centurion, scored his 104*, immediately overshadowing Paudel’s phenomenal effort. Paudel missed the century mark, and his record was broken minutes later.
This score is crucial to highlight as Rohit Paudel is a Nepali player, and his innings represents the closest a domestic star has come to joining the exclusive NPL century club.
Why the Century Club is So Exclusive
The limited number of centuries reflects the competitive standard of the Nepal Premier League. The tournament features a mix of high-quality international bowlers and Nepal’s national stars, often playing on challenging pitches at the TU International Cricket Ground. Reaching a century requires not only immense skill but also sustained concentration and power-hitting, which only these three elite players have demonstrated so far.
The question now remains: Which domestic Nepali player will be the first to join this prestigious NPL century club? The league continues to provide the ideal platform for Nepal’s young talent to step up and make their mark in NPL history.