League Stage Summary:
ЁЯФН Matches Played: 9 ЁЯУК Points: 8 ЁЯУИ NRR: -0.142 ЁЯПЖRank: 6
Sudurpaschim Province’s journey in the tournament showcased a tale of contrasting performances between Bhairahawa and Kathmandu. The team started on a high note in Bhairahawa, securing victories against Lumbini (by 5 wickets), Karnali (by 134 runs), and Gandaki (by 108 runs). However, their fortunes took a turn once they moved to Kathmandu, managing only one win in the remaining six matches. They faced losses against Madhesh (by 80 runs), Bagmati (97 runs),Tribhuwan Army Club (by 97 runs), APF Club (by 3 wickets), and Nepal Police Club (by 78 runs). They had only one win against Koshi (8 wickets) in Kathmandu. Sudurpaschim concluded the tournament in the 6th position with 8 points. In total, 14 players participated in at least one match, with 5 players featuring in all 9 matches.
Batting : ЁЯУКRating: 6.5
Sudurpaschim displayed a commendable batting performance in the tournament, surpassing the 200-run mark on three occasions and successfully chasing targets below 200 twice. Their highest total in Bhairahawa was an impressive 277-5 against Karnali. Kiran Thagunna emerged as the top scorer with 284 runs and three half-centuries, followed by Naren Bhatt (267, including a century and another fifty), Narayan Joshi (186 runs), and Khadak Bohara (185, including a fifty).
Bowling: ЁЯУК Rating: 6
Sudurpaschim delivered an average bowling performance throughout the tournament, with moments of brilliance and inconsistency. They managed to restrict opponents below 150 in three occasions but conceded the highest total of the tournament, 319-9 against Madhesh. Sher Malla led the bowling charts with 24 wickets, followed by Bikash Agri (13 wickets), with Narayan Joshi and Bhojraj Bhatt contributing 10 wickets each.
Performance Peaks and Valleys:
Highs:
- Unbeaten in Bhairahawa winning all three matches.
- Naren Bhatta, Narayan Joshi and Khadak Bohara emerged as a trustable batting stars in the team as they performed well towards the middle and lower order.
- Sher Malla was consistent with the ball taking 24 wickets and even had few god knocks with the bat.
Lows:
- They failed to put consistent performances in Kathmandu.
- They couldn’t qualify for the Elite Trophy.
- The bowling unit didn’t click as much as expected apart from Sher Malla.
A Tournament of Highs and Lows:
Sudurpaschim Province experienced contrasting fortunes in the tournament, excelling in Bhairahawa with three wins but struggling in Kathmandu with only one victory in the remaining six matches. Despite a commendable batting performance, especially in Bhairahawa, and moments of brilliance in bowling, Sudurpaschim finished in the 6th position with 8 points. Notable contributions came from Kiran Thagunna, Naren Bhatt, and Sher Malla, showcasing promise despite the team’s varied form in different cities. Despite Sudurpaschim Province’s inability to secure a spot in the Elite Trophy due to finishing outside the top four, their campaign revealed promising glimpses for the future. While the team faced challenges and inconsistency, the presence of several young stars showcased potential and optimism for Sudurpaschim’s cricketing journey ahead.
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