Anil Sah

{{short description|Nepalese cricketer}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2024}} {{Infobox cricketer | name = Anil Sah | image = | country = Nepal | fullname = Anil Kumar Sah | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|11|17|df=yes}} | birth_place = Kalaiya, Bara, Nepal | heightft = 5 | heightinch = 8 | batting = Right-handed | bowling = Right-arm off break | role = Wicket-keeper-batter | odishirt = 16 | T20Ishirt = 16 | international = true | internationalspan = 2018–present

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'''Anil Kumar Sah''' (born 17 November 1998) is a Nepalese cricketer who plays for Nepal national team as a wicket-keeper batter.<ref name="Bio">{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/1058510.html |title=Anil Sah |accessdate=12 February 2018 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He made his List A debut for Nepal in the 2018 ICC World Cricket League Division Two tournament on 12 February 2018.<ref name="LA">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1133938.html |title=10th match, ICC World Cricket League Division Two at Windhoek, Feb 12 2018 |accessdate=12 February 2018 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He was one of the eleven cricketers to play in Nepal's first ever One Day International (ODI) match, against the Netherlands, in August 2018.

==International career== In July 2018, he was named in Nepal's squad for their One Day International (ODI) series against the Netherlands.<ref name="NepSquad">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/24129195/nepal-spinner-shakti-gauchan-retire-netherlands-tour |title=Nepal spinner Shakti Gauchan to retire after Netherlands tour |publisher=ESPNcricinfo|accessdate=18 July 2018}}</ref> These were Nepal's first ODI matches since gaining ODI status during the 2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier.<ref name="NepalODI">{{Cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/644459 |title=Nepal thrash PNG to secure ODI status |accessdate=15 March 2018 |work=International Cricket Council}}</ref> He made his Twenty20 debut for Nepal in the 2018 MCC Tri-Nation Series against the Marylebone Cricket Club on 29 July 2018.<ref name="T20">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1141834.html |title=2nd Match, Nepal tour of England and Netherlands at London, Jul 29 2018 |accessdate=29 July 2018 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) on the same day, against the Netherlands.<ref name="T20I">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1141835.html |title=3rd Match, Nepal tour of England and Netherlands at London, Jul 29 2018 |accessdate=29 July 2018 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He made his ODI debut for Nepal against the Netherlands on 1 August 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1151834.html |title=1st ODI, Nepal tour of England and Netherlands at Amstelveen, Aug 1 2018 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo|accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref>

In August 2018, he was named in Nepal's squad for the 2018 Asia Cup Qualifier tournament.<ref name="NepACQ">{{cite web|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/sports/nepal-announce-squad-for-asia-cup-qualifier-fixtures-decided/ |title=Nepal announce squad for Asia Cup Qualifier, fixtures decided |work=The Himalayan |accessdate=18 August 2018}}</ref> In October 2018, he was named in Nepal's squad in the Eastern sub-region group for the 2018–19 ICC World Twenty20 Asia Qualifier tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/869213 |title=Exciting battle on the cards in the ICC World T20 Asia Qualifier B in Malaysia |work=International Cricket Council |accessdate=2 October 2018}}</ref>

Anil was called back to the national team to play the home series against Canada. He scored the most runs in the tournament playing for Madhesh Province. He scored 50 runs off just 19 balls in the first 2nd ODI of the tournament. It was the fastest ODI fifty for a Nepali batsman beating previous record of Aasif Sheikh's 50 off 21 balls against PNG in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Paudel-Khanal century partnership steers Nepal to ODI series win against Canada |url=https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2024/02/10/paudel-khanal-bring-century-partnership-as-nepal-win-odi-series-against-canada |access-date=2024-02-12 |website=kathmandupost.com}}</ref>

Sah scored his first ton in ODI in his second appearance following the comeback against Canada in the 3rd ODI of the tournament. He scored 112* off 124 balls and won the player of the match.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tiwari |first=Nischal |date=2024-02-12 |title=Nepal routs Canada for 9 wickets and makes clean sweep of ODI series |url=https://www.cricnepal.com/nepal-routs-canada-for-9-wickets-and-makes-clean-sweep-of-odi-series |access-date=2024-02-12 |website=cricnepal.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nepal hammer Canada by nine wickets, clean sweep ODI series 3-0 |url=https://kathmandupost.com/national/2024/02/12/nepal-hammer-canada-by-nine-wickets-clean-sweep-odi-series-3-0?verify=False |access-date=2024-02-12 |website=kathmandupost.com}}</ref> His comeback story is something that will be heard for many years in the history of Nepal cricket, as the commentator said during the match.

In May 2024, he was named in Nepal's squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nepal has announced their Squad for T20 World Cup |url=https://www.scorewaves.com/news-details/nepal-cricket-team-icc-mens-t20i-world-cup-squad-for-t20-world-cup |access-date=2024-06-06 |website=ScoreWaves |language=en}}</ref>

== Domestic == In November 2022, Sah started playing for Madhesh Province leaving previous Nepal Police Club.<ref>{{Cite web |title=अनिललाई समेट्दै मधेशको टोली घोषणा, विवेक फर्किए |url=https://www.hamrokhelkud.com/cricket/119999.html |access-date=2022-11-03 |website=Hamro Khelkud}}</ref> He played inning of 61 runs with five fours and a six against Province No. 1 in PM Cup 2022. Anil scored the most runs in the 2024 Prime Minister Cup scoring 386 runs for Madhesh Province that led to his call up for the national team to play against the visitor Canada.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Paudel-Khanal century partnership steers Nepal to ODI series win against Canada |url=https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2024/02/10/paudel-khanal-bring-century-partnership-as-nepal-win-odi-series-against-canada |access-date=2024-02-12 |website=kathmandupost.com}}</ref>

Sah was signed by Janakpur Bolts for the inaugural 2024 Nepal Premier League. He was appointed as the team captain and led the franchise to the title as they defeated Sudurpaschim Royals by five wickets in the final to become the first-ever NPL champions.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/nepal-premier-league-2024-25-1462594/sudur-paschim-royals-npl-vs-janakpur-bolts-npl-final-1462670/full-scorecard |title=S Paschim vs Janakpur, Final at Kirtipur, Nepal Premier League, Dec 21 2024 - Full Scorecard |website=ESPNCricinfo |access-date=2026-04-23}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}}

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Sah, Anil}} Category:1998 births Category:Living people Category:Nepalese cricketers Category:Nepal One Day International cricketers Category:Nepal Twenty20 International cricketers Category:21st-century Nepalese sportsmen Category:People from Bara District