Match Summary
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- In the PM Cup Men’s National Cricket Tournament, Tribhuvan Army Club defeated Nepal Police Club by 22 runs.
- Chasing a target of 244 runs set by Army, Police were bowled out for 221 runs in 45.3 overs.
- Basir Ahmad played a pivotal role, scoring 100 runs off 86 balls in Army’s victory.
March 21, Kathmandu – In the PM Cup Men’s National Cricket Tournament match held at the Lower Mulpani Cricket Ground, Tribhuvan Army Club emerged victorious over Nepal Police Club.
Due to a wet outfield, the match was reduced to 47 overs, and Army secured a 22-run win against Police. Army set a target of 244 runs, and Police were all out for 221 in 45.3 overs.
For Police, Rashid Khan was the highest scorer with 60 runs. Shankar Rana contributed 46, Arif Sheikh scored 38, and Karan KC added 23 runs.
From the Army side, Naren Saud took 3 wickets, Akash Chand claimed 2, while Kushal Malla, Shahab Alam, Basir Ahmad, and Pawan Karki each took 1 wicket.
Batting first after winning the toss, Army posted 243 runs for 8 wickets in 47 overs, helped significantly by Basir Ahmad’s century and Bhim Sarki’s half-century.
Basir scored 100 runs off 86 balls, including 8 fours and 2 sixes. Bhim scored 62 runs off 65 balls. Naren Saud remained unbeaten with 21 runs.
For Police, Sarvan Yadav bowled 6 overs for 24 runs and took 3 wickets. Rashid Khan and Sagar Dhakal took 2 wickets each, while Lalit Rajwanshi took 1 wicket.
Meanwhile, in a match held the same day at the Upper Mulpani Cricket Ground, APF Club started their campaign with a victory over Bagmati Province.
