Pawan Sarraf is a cricketer from Nepal. Pawan Sarraf was born on 17 December 2000 (age 25) in Kalaiya, Bara, Nepal. He is an all-rounder who bats right-handed and bowls right-arm off-break. On 25 January 2019, he played his first One Day International (ODI) for Nepal against the United Arab Emirates.

In the Nepal Premier League (NPL), Pawan Sarraf plays for Karnali Yaks. On 27 October 2026 he scored 37 off 37 balls, with three sixes, against Janakpur Bolts. Karnali made 132 for 9 and won the match by 19 runs.

Playing Career

Pawan Sarraf was part of the Twenty20 International (T20I) squad in January 2019 for the series against the United Arab Emirates. On 1 February 2019, Sarraf made his Nepal T20I debut against the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In April 2019 he was picked for Nepal's squad for the Asia qualifier of the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Sarraf took three wickets for five runs in Nepal’s opening match of the tournament against Singapore and was named player of the match.

 

Pawan Sarraf was included in Nepal’s squad for the Regional Finals of the 2018–19 ICC T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier in June 2019. On 6 November 2019, during the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) tour of Nepal, he made his first-class debut for Nepal against the MCC. Later that month, he was selected for Nepal’s squad for the 2019 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup in Bangladesh and for the men’s cricket event at the 2019 South Asian Games. Nepal beat the Maldives by five wickets in the third-place match and won the bronze medal. Pawan Sarraf was one of the 18 cricketers who received a central contract from the Cricket Association of Nepal in September 2020.

As of April 2025, Pawan Sarraf had played 12 ODIs and 17 T20Is for Nepal. In ODIs he had scored 72 runs and taken 6 wickets. In T20Is he had scored 145 runs and taken 3 wickets.

Bio Data

Full name: Pawan Sarraf

Date of birth: 17 December 2000 (age 25)

Birth Place: Kalaiya, Bara, Nepal

Batting: Right-hand bat

Bowling: Right-arm off break

Role: All-rounder

Nationality: Nepali

NPL team: Karnali Yaks

International Details

National side: Nepal

One Day International debut (cap 18): 25 January 2019, Nepal vs United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Twenty20 International (T20I) debut (cap 26): 1 February 2019, Nepal vs United Arab Emirates (UAE)

First-class debut: 6 November 2019, Nepal vs Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC)

International matches (as of April 2025): 12 ODIs and 17 T20Is

 

Frequently asked questions

Who is Pawan Sarraf?

Pawan Sarraf is a Nepali cricketer. He is an all-rounder who bats right-handed and bowls right-arm off-break.

When was Pawan Sarraf born?

Pawan Sarraf was born on 17 December 2000 (age 25).

Where is Pawan Sarraf from?

Pawan Sarraf was born in Kalaiya, in Bara district of Nepal.

When did Pawan Sarraf make his ODI debut?

He made his ODI debut for Nepal on 25 January 2019 against the United Arab Emirates.

When did Pawan Sarraf make his T20I debut?

He made his T20I debut on 1 February 2019 against the United Arab Emirates.

Which NPL team does Pawan Sarraf play for?

Pawan Sarraf plays for Karnali Yaks in the Nepal Premier League. He scored 37 off 37 balls against Janakpur Bolts on 27 October 2026.

How many international matches has Pawan Sarraf played?

As of April 2025, he had played 12 ODIs and 17 T20Is for Nepal.

When did Pawan Sarraf make his first-class debut?

He made his first-class debut for Nepal against the MCC on 6 November 2019.

Did Pawan Sarraf get a central contract from the Cricket Association of Nepal?

Yes. He was one of 18 cricketers given a central contract by the Cricket Association of Nepal in September 2020.

What was Pawan Sarraf's best performance at Under-19 level?

In April 2019 he took three wickets for five runs against Singapore in the Under-19 World Cup Asia qualifier and was named player of the match.