Kiran Thagunna is a Nepalese cricketer known for his right-handed batting and occasional right-arm medium bowling. Kiran plays as a middle-order batsman and all-rounder for the Pokhara Avengers in the Nepal Premier League 2025. Born July 23, 1997 (28 years). Full Name Kiran Thagunna. Birth Place Mahendranagar.
Season Matches 2 Wickets 0 Runs 25 50s 0 Highest Score 15 Batting Average 12.50 Strike Rate 60.98. Kiran Thagunna made his T20I debut for Nepal in June 2025. Kiran Thagunna and Rupesh Singh make their T20I debut for Nepal. Sudurpaschim’s Kiran Thagunna, who scored 121 off 101 against Gandaki on March 10, became only the third batter to score two centuries in one edition of the PM Cup. He was the sixth-leading run scorer in the previous edition with 284 runs in eight innings (nine games). Thagunna now has 337 runs. Player of the Match 2.
Discussion:
- How should Pokhara Avengers use Kiran Thagunna’s Prime Minister’s Cup form in their NPL batting order?
- Given his T20I debut and early NPL numbers (Matches 2, Runs 25, Highest Score 15), what adjustments would fans like to see in his approach in NPL matches?
- Which match-ups or positions (top of middle order / anchor / finisher) suit Thagunna best for Pokhara this season?
- Do you think his two centuries in the PM Cup signal a step-change in temperament that will translate to consistent NPL scores?
- How important is Thagunna’s experience for Pokhara’s balance alongside their marquee internationals?
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