Taking a wicket on the first ball of a match is a special achievement, taking a wicket on the first ball of an innings is also a memorable moment for any bowler. But the most special thing will be taking a wicket on the first ball of his international cricket career. This special and historic achievement has been achieved by Sher Malla of Nepal.
In the 2026 T20 World Cup, he got the opportunity to make his international debut in the match against England. He created history by bowling the second over of the innings and taking the wicket of Phil Salt on the very first ball. Sher Malla got Phil Salt caught out by Sandeep Lamichhane.
second bowler to do so
Sher Malla is the second bowler from Nepal who has taken a wicket on the first ball of his T20 career. Before him, Paras Khadka had done this, who took a wicket on the very first ball of his career in the match against Hong Kong. Sher Malla has also previously played for Nepal A and Nepal Under-19 team.
Who is Sher Malla?
Sher Malla was born on December 1, 2002 in Dhangarhi, Nepal. He started practicing cricket at a local cricket academy, after which his all-round talents caught the attention of the selectors. He bats with his left hand and bowls off-spin with his right hand.
In 2026, Nepal team is playing in T20 World Cup for the third time. Before this, she had also been a part of T20 World Cup in 2014 and 2024.
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