Get set for an exhilarating clash as the Nepal Army (NA) take on the Nepal Police Club (NPC) in Match 2 of the Nepal Pro Club Championship 2023, set at the Birgunj Cricket Ground. (Photo Source:Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
Nepal Army have an upper-hand over Nepal Police Club in this match.
Preview
Get set for an exhilarating clash as the Nepal Army (NA) take on the Nepal Police Club (NPC) in Match 2 of the Nepal Pro Club Championship 2023, set at the Birgunj Cricket Ground. This championship features six teams competing in a round-robin format, setting the stage for intense battles among Nepal’s top cricket clubs.
Recalling their previous encounters, the Nepal Army faced a setback against Uttar Pradesh Club XI in the previous season. Uttar Pradesh Club XI secured a 30-run victory, posting 139 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs. In response, the Nepal Army was bundled out for 109 runs in 18 overs. Standout performances for the Nepal Army included Kushal Malla’s resilient 35 runs, while Sompal Kami and Shahab Alam contributed with three and two wickets, respectively.
On the other hand, Nepal Police Club’s prior contest saw them face a narrow defeat against Malaysia Club XI in the previous season. Nepal Police Club posted 99 runs for the loss of 10 wickets in their 20 overs. Despite a spirited effort, Malaysia Club XI chased down the target in 17 overs, losing nine wickets along the way. Key contributions from Pawan Sarraf, who scored 25 runs and bagged three wickets, along with Prem Tamang’s 28 runs, highlighted Nepal Police Club’s performance. Saghar Dhakal added to the tally with one crucial wicket.
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Match Information
Nepal Army vs Nepal Police Club, Match 2
Nepal Pro T20 Championship, 21 Dec 2023, Thur, 1:15 PM IST ,Birgunj
Probable PlayingXI
Nepal Army
Dev Khanal, Santosh Karki, Rohit Kumar Paudel, B Sharki, RP Magar, Kushal Malla, Bibek Yadav, Binod Bhandari(C), Sompal Kami, S Alam, JK Mukhiya
Bench: S Rajali, Basir Ahmed, Aakash Chand
Nepal Police Club
Aarif Sheikh, S Rana, A Shrestha, Dipendra Singh Airee(C), Rashid Khan, Arjun Saud, D Nath, Karan KC, Gulshan Kumar Jha, Lalit Rajbanshi, S Dhakal
Bench: S Dhamala, R Budhal, Lalit Bhandari
Injury News
Will be added if there is any update.
Pitch Report
Captains: 8
Rohit Kumar Paudel NA wk
The top-order batter has shown consistency, amassing 187 runs in the last five T20 matches, displaying reliability in contributing significant runs for Nepal Army.