The Laliguras T20 Cup open cricket tournament has started in Dihalna, Pyuthan, from Kartik 7, featuring 25 participating teams. The champion team will receive a cash prize of NPR 100,000 along with trophies, medals, and certificates, while the runner-up team will be awarded NPR 50,000. Situated at an altitude of 2,130 meters, Dihalna aims to promote sports and tourism and identify local talent through this event.
As the Nepal Premier League (NPL) increases cricket’s national appeal, this tournament in Pyuthan’s Dihalna serves to spotlight local players. Organized jointly by Jhirmruk, Naubahini, and Gaumukhi rural municipalities at the confluence point of Dihalna, the competition commenced on Kartik 7 and will continue until Kartik 15.
The NPL provides a major platform for professional competition, spectator enthusiasm, and player talent showcase in Nepali cricket. The tournament held in Dihalna is expected to offer rural players an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and strengthen the cricketing foundation in the district. The winning team will receive NPR 100,000 in cash, while the second-placed team will be awarded NPR 50,000.
Dihalna is noted for its natural beauty and tourism potential. There are plans to develop the proposed Laliguras National Cricket Stadium as a hub for sporting activities. During the tournament’s inauguration, Lumbini Provincial Assembly member Tulsiram Sharma highlighted that integrating sports and tourism will positively impact local businesses, hotels, and other services.
