Mark Watt Arrives in Nepal to Play for Karnali Yaks in NPL

25th October 2026, Kathmandu

Scottish all-rounder Mark Watt has officially arrived in Nepal to represent Karnali Yaks in the upcoming edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL). Karnali Yaks Sports Pvt. Ltd. confirmed his arrival via a press release on Sunday, following a warm reception by team representatives at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.

Watt’s arrival adds significant strength and experience to the Karnali Yaks squad as the franchise prepares for a competitive season in Nepal’s flagship T20 tournament.

Mark Watt’s T20 Career and NPL Track Record

The 30-year-old Scottish international brings a wealth of international and franchise T20 experience to Karnali Yaks.

International T20 Performance: Watt has featured in 83 T20 Internationals (T20Is) for Scotland, taking 94 wickets and scoring 321 runs.

Overall T20 Statistics: Across 131 T20 matches in various leagues and competitions, he has claimed 123 wickets and scored 403 runs.

NPL Legacy: Playing for Karnali Yaks in the previous NPL season, Watt scored 114 runs. His standout moment came when he smashed a record-breaking century off just 41 balls, making him only the second player in NPL history to score a century, alongside Andries Gous.

Star-Studded International Roster for Karnali Yaks

Karnali Yaks has assembled a formidable international lineup for the season, featuring high-profile players from across the global T20 circuit:

• David Miller (South Africa)

• Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistan T20 Captain)

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• Hussain Talat (Pakistan)

• Ariful Islam (Bangladesh)

• Akbar Ali (Bangladesh)

• Mark Watt (Scotland)

Strong Domestic Core Led by Marquee Player Sompal Kami

In addition to its international stars, Karnali Yaks boasts a strong domestic roster anchored by Nepalese national team figures:

Marquee Player: Sompal Kami

Key National Players: Gulshan Jha (All-rounder), Nandan Yadav (Bowler)

Domestic Squad Members: Bipin Sharma, Yunisbikram Singh, Dipendra Rawat, Pawan Sarraf, Yuvraj Khatri, Dipak Dumre, Surya Tamang, Diwan Pun, Shivam Tiwari, and Sachin Sharma.

With a balanced mix of explosive foreign talent and proven Nepalese players, Karnali Yaks enters the tournament as one of the key teams to watch.

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