After scoring a goal on his debut Rai commented that it had been his "Manang Marshyangdi is my dream team".
[5] In the Semifinals of the 2013 Pokhara Cup Rai scored the first goal in a 2-1 win over Nepal Army Club.
[7] In the group stage of the 2014 AFC President's Cup in a match against Svay Rieng Rai scored twice in a 6-3 victory.
[11] Rai made his debut on 19 November in a match against India in Siliguri, coming on as a sub for Anil Gurung in the 50th minute.
[14] In April 2014 Rai was called to the national team for a friendly against the Philippines[15] He started that match in what proved to be a 3-0 loss.