Dipendra Singh Airee Makes History: First Nepalese Player to 2,000 T20I Runs During T20 World Cup Thriller
9th February 2026, Kathmandu
In a landmark moment for Himalayan cricket, Nepalese superstar Dipendra Singh Airee has officially etched his name into the record books.
Dipendra Singh Airee Makes History
On Sunday, during a high-stakes ICC Men’s T20 World Cup clash against England at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Airee became the first-ever player from Nepal to surpass the 2,000-run milestone in T20 International (T20I) cricket.
The achievement came during a valiant chase of 185, where Airee’s composure and power-hitting once again proved why he is considered one of the most elite all-rounders in the Associate world.
A Night of Records at Wankhede
Entering the match as Nepal’s most consistent run-scorer, Airee needed a significant knock to reach the 2k club. He delivered under the brightest lights of the World Cup, scoring a crucial 44 runs off 29 balls, including six boundaries and a towering six.
While Nepal fell agonizingly short of an upset victory by just 4 runs, Airee’s personal achievement stands as a testament to his longevity and dominance in the shortest format of the game.
Stat Check: Dipendra Singh Airee is now the highest run-getter for Nepal in T20Is, further distancing himself as the cornerstone of the Nepalese batting lineup.
Breaking Barriers for Nepalese Cricket
This milestone is not just a personal victory for Airee; it is a significant marker for the growth of cricket in Nepal. Reaching 2,000 runs in T20Is puts him in an elite bracket of global cricketers, proving that Nepalese talent can compete with and outshine players from Full-Member nations.
Key Highlights of Airee’s Performance vs. England:
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Runs Scored: 44
Strike Rate: 151.72
Milestone Achieved: First Nepalese player to 2,000 T20I runs.
All-round Contribution: He also claimed 2 wickets for 35 runs earlier in the match.
Why This Milestone Matters
The T20I format is notoriously volatile, making consistency difficult to maintain. For a player from an Associate nation to reach 2,000 runs requires exceptional fitness, technique, and a high frequency of international matches.
Airee has been the engine room of the Nepalese team for years, famously holding records such as the fastest T20I fifty (off just 9 balls).
Adding “2,000 career runs” to his resume solidifies his legacy as a true legend of the game, not just in Kathmandu, but across the cricketing globe.
What’s Next for Nepal?
With the “Tiger” of Nepalese cricket in peak form, Nepal looks set to remain a formidable threat in the remaining Group C fixtures. Fans worldwide are now looking toward the next milestone, as the team continues to prove they belong on the world’s biggest stages.
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