The fifth day of the PM Cup 2024 witnessed thrilling encounters, with Bagmati and Karnali emerging victorious in their respective matches.
Match 12: Tribhuwan Army Club vs Bagmati Province
TAC: 97/10 (27.1 over) vs BP: 103/7 (22.1 over)
In the clash between Tribhuwan Army Club (TAC) and Bagmati Province, Bagmati secured a crucial win, overcoming TAC’s determined efforts. Winning the toss and choosing to bat first, TAC faced a formidable challenge from Bagmati’s bowlers, ultimately being bowled out for a mere 97 runs. Pratish GC’s exceptional fast bowling was a standout, but the star of the show was Surya Tamang, claiming an impressive five-wicket haul, conceding just 26 runs in his nine-over spell. This marked Tamang’s first consecutive fifer in the PM Cup. Bagmati faced an early hiccup during their chase, losing five wickets within 10.1 overs with just 54 runs on the board. Sompal Kami’s fiery bowling performance created chaos for Bagmati, but Pratish GC’s unbeaten 21 runs steered his team to victory, losing seven wickets in the process. Sompal Kami took three wickets for TAC, while Shahab Alam and Jitendra Mukhiya contributed with two wickets each. Surya Tamang’s outstanding bowling earned him the well-deserved Man of the Match award.
Match 13: Karnali Province vs Lumbini Province
KP : 184/9 (45 over) vs LP: 124/10 (41.2 over)
In the second encounter of the day, Karnali Province faced Lumbini Province in a thrilling contest that saw Karnali emerge victorious by a margin of 60 runs. Lumbini won the toss and opted to field first, restricting Karnali to 184 for 9 wickets in the allotted 45 overs. A challenging situation at 86 for 7 turned around with a crucial 72-run partnership between Dipendra Rawat and Dinesh Adhikari. Adhikari, with an unbeaten 56, emerged as the top scorer. Avishek Gautam and Nirmal Gurung from Lumbini took three wickets each. Chasing the competitive target, Lumbini faced early setbacks, finding themselves at 31 for 5. However, Krishna Karki’s valiant 47 runs spared them from a more embarrassing defeat. In the end, Lumbini was bowled out for 124 runs. Dinesh Adhikari showcased his all-round prowess, not only top-scoring but also taking three crucial wickets. Anuj Chanara and Dipendra Rawat chipped in with two wickets each. Dinesh Adhikari’s exceptional all-round performance earned him the Man of the Match accolade. 
As the tournament unfolds, anticipation builds for tomorrow’s matches, promising another day of intense cricket action. Three compelling matchups are set to unfold: Gandaki Province vs. SudurPaschim Province, Armed Police Force Club vs. Madhesh Province, and Koshi Province vs. Tribhuwan Army Club. Cricket fans can expect more thrilling moments as teams vie for supremacy in the PM Cup 2024. Stay tuned for another day of exciting cricket battles that are sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats.
Discussion about this post