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Sandeep Lamichhane Named Best Player of ACC Premier Cup 2026

Sandeep Lamichhane has been declared the best player of the ACC Premier Cup 2026. He took 17 wickets in 6 matches, playing a crucial role in leading Nepal to the title. Nepal defeated the UAE in the final match held on Saturday to clinch the Premier Cup.

On 27 Bhadra, Kathmandu – The captain of the Nepalese cricket team, Sandeep Lamichhane, was named the standout player of the ACC Premier Cup 2026. Demonstrating his decisive bowling skills, Sandeep took a total of 17 wickets across 6 matches in the tournament. He dedicated this award to those affected by the recent floods in Nepal.

In his first game against Bahrain, Sandeep took 5 wickets, followed by 1 wicket against Malaysia, 3 against Saudi Arabia, 4 against Hong Kong, 3 in the semifinal versus Oman, and 1 wicket in the final. Nepal secured the Premier Cup title by defeating the UAE in the final match held on Saturday.