Karan KC aka Karan Khatri Chhetri is a Nepalese professional cricketer born on 10 October 1991 who plays as a right-handed batsman and a right-arm fast-medium bowler for the Nepalese team.
This 32-year-old player has been a crucial player for Nepal’s cricket team in various conditions both at home and abroad. He holds the record for the most five-wicket hauls among Nepal’s pace bowlers in both List A and T20 cricket. His unique ability to take wickets has reduced Nepal’s dependence on spinners for winning matches and has helped them to qualify for the T20 World Cup 2024.
| Full Name | Karan Khatri Chhetri |
| Born | 10 October 1991 |
| Age | 32 |
| Place of Birth | Baglung, Nepal |
| Nickname | Valentine Boy |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm fast-medium |
| Role | Bowling all-rounder |
| National Side | Nepal (2015–present) |
| ODI Debut (cap 4) | 1 August 2018 vs Netherlands |
| T20I Debut (cap 15) | 3 February 2015 vs Netherlands |
Karan KC T20 World Cup Overview
Karan KC has not played in any World Cup format and has not been part of any edition of the ICC Men’s World Cup Since its inaugural in 2007. His strong and impactful performance in the T20 format and other formats seems promising for his World Cup debut in 2024, a prestigious international competition is waiting for a regional player to shine through.
Karan KC Overall Stats in Tests, T20Is, ODIs, and IPL
Batting stats
| Format | M | Inns | NO | R | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 200s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 57 | 41 | 9 | 472 | 42 | 14.75 | 552 | 85.51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 23 |
| T20I | 75 | 43 | 14 | 453 | 45 | 15.62 | 293 | 154.61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 38 |
Bowling stats
| Format | M | Inns. | B | R | W | BBI | BBM | Econ | Avg | SR | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 57 | 57 | 2412 | 2062 | 79 | 5/33 | 5/33 | 5.13 | 26.1 | 30.53 | 3 | 0 |
| T20I | 75 | 75 | 1470 | 1906 | 97 | 5/21 | 5/21 | 7.78 | 19.65 | 15.15 | 1 | 0 |
Karan KC career stats: overview of T20I
Nepali cricket star Karan KC has been a force in T20 cricket since 2015! He’s played in 75 matches, scoring a best of 45 runs and averaging 16 runs per game. But bowling is his real strength – he’s taken a whopping 97 wickets, including a fantastic 5-wicket haul! These impressive stats are sure to take his career even further.
| Span | M | I | NO | R | HS | Avg | BF | SR | Wckt | 5W | 100s | 50s | 0s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-2024 | 75 | 43 | 14 | 453 | 45 | 15.62 | 293 | 154.6 | 97 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 38 |
Although he hasn’t scored any centuries, his contributions with the ball have been remarkable.
Last 10 T20 Innings
| Runs | Opposition | Ground | Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2* | v Namibia | Kirtipur | 27 Feb 2024 |
| 11 | v Netherlands | Kirtipur | 28 Feb 2024 |
| 7 | v Namibia | Kirtipur | 1 Mar 2024 |
| DNB | v Netherlands | Kirtipur | 2 Mar 2024 |
| 9 | v Netherlands | Kirtipur | 5 Mar 2024 |
| TDNB | v Hong Kong | Mong Kok | 10 Mar 2024 |
| DNB | v P.N.G. | Mong Kok | 12 Mar 2024 |
| 3 | v P.N.G. | Mong Kok | 13 Mar 2024 |
| DNB | v Malaysia | Al Amerat | 12 Apr 2024 |
| DNB | v Hong Kong | Al Amerat | 15 Apr 2024 |
| DNB | v Saudi Arabia | Al Amerat | 17 Apr 2024 |
| 17 | v U.A.E. | Al Amerat | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 3 | v Hong Kong | Al Amerat | 20 Apr 2024 |
| 17 | v Netherlands | Dallas | 4 Jun 2024 |
| DNB | v South Africa | Kingstown | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 5 | v Canada | King City (NW) | 28 Sep 2024 |
| DNB | v Oman | King City (NW) | 29 Sep 2024 |
| 8* | v Canada | King City (NW) | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 0 | v U.S.A. | Dallas | 17 Oct 2024 |
| 6* | v U.S.A. | Dallas | 19 Oct 2024 |
Awards and achievements
6th most wickets in a series – 50 (ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 2019–2023) in ODI Format.
He has scored the most 4-wicket hauls in a match.
Highest bowling figure: He made a five-wicket haul against Canada which is the highest bowling figure by a Nepalese bowler in the List A format.
Has scored 7th Best economy rate in an inning – 0.50 against Mongolia in T20I.
Player of the Match: Karan KC has been awarded the Player of the Match title on multiple occasions, underscoring his impactful performances to his team’s success.
He has scored Most consecutive 4+ wickets in an inning
Current Rankings, ICC Ranking
| Format | Bowling |
| T20 | – |
| ODI | 87 |
Karan is a big name in the Nepalese cricketing world. He is a great all-rounder who is good at both bowling and batting. His consistency, hard work, and determination have helped him earn a spot in the Nepal Squad for the T20 World Cup 2024. He is proving his worth and continues to be a valuable asset to the team.
