T20 World Cup 2024: Gulshan Jha: The Young Cricketer From Nepal Who Gave A Shock To South Africa By Defeating Them. Nepal, the underdogs, are facing the mighty South Africa.

Everyone expects a one-sided match, but Nepal pulls off a surprise, restricting South Africa to a measly 115 runs! Now, it’s their turn to bat, and guess who’s the star everyone’s looking at? An 18-year-old Nepali cricketer named Gulshan Jha.

Who is Gulshan Jha?

This young gun isn’t your average cricketer. He made history by becoming the third youngest player ever to debut in a One-Day International at the shockingly young age of 15! But that’s not all. Gulshan’s journey to the national team is straight out of a movie.

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Kushal Bhurtel – 27 years
Aasif Sheikh – 23 years
Rohit Paudel – 21 years
Anil Sah – 25 years
Dipendra – 24 years
Kushal Malla – 20 years
Gulsan Jha – 18 years
Sompal Kami – 28 years
Lamichhane – 23 years
Bohara – 26 years

10 out of 11 players under 30 for Nepal 🤯#SAVSNEP pic.twitter.com/1Vqi5IEx0j

— chanchal sarkar (@cricxnews140982) June 15, 2024

Viral Videos and a Cricket Dream

Believe it or not, Gulshan got noticed thanks to social media. After just two smashing domestic cricket matches, his videos went viral, catching the eye of the Nepal Cricket Board. They fast-tracked him into the national team, giving him a shot at his dream.

Bowling Beauty and Batting Beast

Gulshan is a true all-rounder. He bowls left-arm and whacks the ball hard with his right hand. He’s already played for Nepal’s U-19 and senior teams, making a name for himself in both T20 and ODI cricket.

This frame might haunt the Nepal team for a long time🥹💔

ICYMI: Nepal's Gulsan Jha failed to connect with 2 runs needed off the last ball.

📸: Disney + Hotstar pic.twitter.com/MzKpZxtYEc

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) June 15, 2024

The Near-Miss Against South Africa

Remember that nail-biting match against South Africa? Gulshan was right in the thick of things. He had a phenomenal performance, needing just 2 runs in the final over to win the match for Nepal! But in a heartbreaking twist, he got run out. Nepal fell short by a single run, leaving everyone speechless.

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Heartbreak for Nepal in low scoring thriller. Klaasen kept the nerves to run out Gulsan Jha on last ball when 1 run was needed for equalizer to force super over.#T20WorldCup #t20inUSA #SAvNEP #NEPvSA #NepalCricket #NEPvsSA #T20CWC24 #Nepalpic.twitter.com/fJ6GpbwQky

— क्रीडाप्रेमी (@Surendra21286) June 15, 2024

The Future of Nepali Cricket?

Despite the near miss, there’s no doubt that Gulshan is a talent to watch. With his dedication and skills, he’s bound to become a pillar of the Nepali cricket team. But the question remains…

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