Once the underdog of the cricketing world, Nepal has transformed into a source of viral spectacles and heart-stopping upsets on the international stage. From breathtaking individual feats to team triumphs in stunning conditions, these moments transcended spor they united an entire nation online and won millions of hearts worldwide. Here are 5 unforgettable underdog moments from Nepal cricket that went viral and helped redefine the country’s place in global cricket.
1. Dipendra Singh Airee Hits Six Sixes in an Over:
In April 2024, during the ACC Men’s Premier Cup against Qatar, Nepali all‑rounder Dipendra Singh Airee etched his name in cricket history by smashing six sixes in a single over, becoming only the third man ever to achieve the feat in T20Is. His breathtaking 64* off just 21 balls powered Nepal to a 32-run victory, and video highlights broke the internet in minutes.
2. Nepal Post 314/3 – First Team to Cross 300 in T20I:
At the 2023 Asian Games, Nepal crushed Mongolia with a staggering total of 314/3, the first-ever 300+ score in men’s T20Is. Teenager Kushal Malla notched a record-breaking century in just 34 balls, while Airee complemented it with an explosive fifty. The match ended in a 273-run victory—the biggest in T20I history. Social media was ablaze with awe, and Nepal’s innings became the talk of cricket forums everywhere.
3. Come-from-Behind Win over USA in Super Over:
October 2024 saw Nepal face the USA in a T20I thriller. After a tight regular innings, the match went to a Super Over. Sompal Kami defended just 7 runs, and Nepal held their nerve to snatch victory in the tiebreaker. The comeback inspired viral celebrations and became a symbol of Nepal’s newfound grit under pressure.
4. Heartbreak vs South Africa Losing by 1 Run:
In the 2024 T20 World Cup group stage, Nepal edged within touching distance of a monumental upset against South Africa, only to fall short by one single run. Needing just 2 off the final ball, Gulsan Jha struck the ball but was run out at the bowler’s end. The agony and pride on Nepalese fans’ faces, many in tears, were widely shared across social platforms.
5. Karan KC’s Match-Winning Cameo vs Scotland:
A shining moment in ICC League 2 came when Karan KC rescued Nepal from the brink in a dramatic chase against Scotland. Nepali fans were stunned as KC blasted an unbeaten 65 off 41 balls, including four towering sixes, to seal a one-wicket victory in a nerve-racking finish. The thrilling footage quickly circulated, and Nepal’s hero was elevated to national icon status overnight.