Women’s PM Cup Opener Sees Bagmati, APF, Koshi, and Lumbini Clinch Impressive Wins

The Prime Minister’s Cup Women’s National Cricket Tournament kicked off in style with a thrilling first day that featured four gripping encounters, showcasing the prowess of women’s cricket in Nepal.

Match 1: Bagmati vs Madhesh
Bagmati Province set the tone for the tournament, securing a 28-run victory over Madhesh Province. Madhesh, chasing a target of 118, fell short, scoring 89 runs in 20 overs. Pooja Mahato’s valiant effort of 35 runs was not enough, as Bagmati’s bowlers, led by Ashmina Karmacharya (2 wickets for 18 runs), restricted them. Earlier, Bagmati posted 117 runs in 20 overs, anchored by Yashoda Bist’s unbeaten 47 and Ashmina Karmacharya’s 30 runs. Bagmati’s middle-order partnership of 72 runs sealed the victory. Captain Ashmina’s all-round performance earned her the well-deserved Player of the Match award.
View the scorecard here.

Match 2: Sudur Paschim vs APF
Nepal APF Club started their campaign with a resounding 9-wicket win over Sudurpaschim Province. Chasing a modest target of 88, APF reached the target losing just one wicket in 16.1 overs. Opener Jyoti Pandey’s unbeaten 49, along with Indu Burma’s 31*, guided APF to victory. Earlier, Sudurpaschim managed 87 runs in 20 overs, with Sonu Khadka’s 2 wickets for 24 runs playing a crucial role. Jyoti Pandey’s match-winning knock earned her the Player of the Match accolade.
View the scorecard here.

Match 3: Gandaki vs Lumbini
Lumbini Province triumphed over Gandaki Province by 4 wickets in a thrilling encounter. Chasing 103, Lumbini reached the target in 17 overs, thanks to Lakshmi Chaudhary’s stellar knock of 42 runs. Srishti Poudel’s 2 wickets for 18 runs couldn’t prevent Lumbini’s victory. Earlier, Gandaki posted 102 runs, with Suman Khatiwada’s unbeaten 33 being the highlight. Lakshmi Chaudhary’s outstanding performance earned her the Player of the Match award.
View the scorecard here.

Match 4: Karnali vs Koshi
Koshi Province dominated Karnali Province, securing a convincing 10-wicket victory. Chasing a modest 34, Koshi achieved the target in just 3.1 overs. Ruveena Chhetri’s unbeaten 25 ensured a smooth victory. Karnali, batting first, managed only 33 runs, with Apsari Begam’s impressive bowling (3 wickets for 12 runs) being the highlight. Apsari Begam’s match-winning performance earned her the well-deserved Player of the Match title.
View the scorecard here.