Dipendra Singh Airee

Dipendra Singh Airee is a premier all-rounder and arguably the most explosive talent in the history of Nepalese cricket. Known as a 'power-hitting finisher,' he etched his name into the global record books by smashing the fastest half-century in T20I history, reaching the milestone in just 9 balls against Mongolia in 2023. This feat was followed by another historic achievement in April 2024, where he became only the third player in T20I history—joining Yuvraj Singh and Kieron Pollard—to hit six sixes in a single over during a match against Qatar. His right-handed batting and effective right-arm off-spin make him a dual-threat asset, consistently providing Nepal with match-winning momentum in the middle and death overs.

On the world stage, Airee’s versatility has propelled him to the top 10 of the ICC T20I All-Rounder rankings, where he currently sits at number 8 as of early 2026. He has amassed over 1,900 T20I runs with a career strike rate exceeding 139, while also claiming more than 50 wickets with a remarkably disciplined economy rate. His experience in global franchise leagues, including the GT20 Canada and the ILT20 with the Gulf Giants, has sharpened his ability to compete against the world's best. As a veteran of Nepal's first-ever ODI in 2018, his leadership and 'X-factor' capability at the crease remain central to Nepal's aspirations in the upcoming World Cup and beyond.