Sompal Kami Given Out for Hitting Ball Twice in Nepal Premier League 2026

Hitting the Ball Twice Seals Kami’s Dismissal

Sompal Kami became the subject of one of the rarest dismissals in cricket when the Karnali Yaks captain was given out for hitting the ball twice during Nepal Premier League 2026. The incident came in a match against Pokhara Avengers, reports CricketAddictor. Kami made a second contact with the ball before it touched a fielder, with the umpire’s decision drawing visible shock from those watching.

Sportskeeda described Kami as striking the ball a second time in visible frustration before being called back. The dismissal is among the most unusual on record in the sport, and video of the incident quickly circulated widely among fans.

How the Delivery Unfolded

According to the reports, the dismissal happened after Kami’s initial shot. Before the ball had travelled to a nearby fielder, he made further contact with it. That second strike was enough for the on-field umpire to rule him out, sparking disbelief across social media platforms, where Telugu and English outlets alike carried the footage.

Hindi and Telugu reports framed the moment as a freak occurrence, with TV9 Telugu describing it as a rare form of dismissal in cricket history. iDreamPost and Sakshi also carried the clip, with both noting that fans had rarely seen an outfield dismissal of this kind.

Kami’s Season in the NPL So Far

This dismissal comes early in the tournament for a player who has otherwise shown match-winning form. Earlier in Nepal Premier League 2026, Sompal Kami led Karnali Yaks from 57 for 5 to a thrilling win over Biratnagar Kings, taking 4 for 33 with the ball and then striking an unbeaten 62 to chase down 187, said Cricnepal. Onlinekhabar English reported the same result, noting the successful chase in the third edition of the league.

A Bowler with Big-Moment Pedigree

Kami is a right-arm fast bowler and right-handed batter who was part of the 11 cricketers who played Nepal’s first-ever ODI against the Netherlands in August 2018, according to reports on his career. At the T20 World Cup in June 2024, he became the first player from Nepal to take a wicket on the first ball of a World Cup match, per Times Now.

Off the field, Kami made headlines in 2020 for posting a Teej greeting alongside his wife Pratibha Ghimire, the couple having married in a Kathmandu temple after a four-year relationship, reported CricTracker.

Replays and Reaction Continue

Video of the dismissal has been shared across multiple platforms, with the footage showing the exact moment of the second hit and the umpire’s decision. CricketAddictor characterised the call as a loss of wicket for obstructing the field, with the batter having hit the ball twice on the same delivery.

With the NPL 2026 season underway, Karnali Yaks will look to move past the incident as they continue their campaign following the dramatic win over Biratnagar Kings.

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