Monthly Archives: January 2011

Nepal U-19 lose T20 in Bangladesh

Nepal U-19 cricket team ended the Bangladesh tour with a 68-run loss in the one-off Twenty20 match against Bangladesh U-19 at Sylhet on Saturday. Nepal U-19 have lost also the two One-Day matches against the same opponent in their ACC (Asian Cricket Council) U-19 Elite Cup build-up. Nepal U-19 were in Bangladesh for three practice matches ahead of their participation in the ACC U-19 Elite Cup scheduled to be held in Thailand from Tuesday.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged | Comments Off on Nepal U-19 lose T20 in Bangladesh

Batting fails again, Bangladesh win

Nepal’s weakness in batting was evident once again as Bangladesh U-19 beat Nepal U-19 by 145 runs to take the three-match series at Sylhet. Bangladesh scored 211/9 in 50 overs and bowled out Nepal for only 66 runs in 28.5 overs. They had won the first match by 10 wickets bowling out Nepal for 70 runs.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged | Comments Off on Batting fails again, Bangladesh win

Bangladesh beat Nepal by 10 wkts

Nepal U-19 cricket squad, preparing for ACC U-19 Elite Cup scheduled to be held in Thailand from February 1 to 10, suffered a sloppy loss in their first one-day match against Bangladesh U-19 on Wednesday. Bangladesh thrashed Nepal by 10 wickets in the first match of the three-match series. Nepal U-19 won the toss and elected to bat on the Sylhet Divisional Stadium. Bangladesh bundled out Nepal for 70 runs in 33.2 overs and crossed the target in 11 overs with 74 runs on the board.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged | Comments Off on Bangladesh beat Nepal by 10 wkts

Target Youth World Cup: Prithu

Prithu Baskota is the first Nepali cricketer to lead all age-group teams. After captaining U-15 and U-17, during which his team won the ACC U-17 Elite Cup, Prithu is leading the U-19 team in the ACC U-19 Elite Cup, the first step for the qualification to Youth World Cup. Nepal missed the YWC last year after five straight qualifications. In an interview with Cricket Nepal, Prithu said the team’s aim to gain the lost glory by qualifying to the Youth World Cup.

Posted in International | Tagged | Comments Off on Target Youth World Cup: Prithu

Ritu axed, Nary re-appointed captain

Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) axed Ritu Kanaujiya, who captained the national women’s cricket team in last two events and re-appointed Nary Thapa. Ritu and three other national cricketers from the Asian Games squad did not find space in 18-member squad for the ACC Women’s Twenty20 Championship to be held in Kuwait from February 18 to 25.

Posted in International | Tagged | Comments Off on Ritu axed, Nary re-appointed captain

Financially independent cricket regions

Consider this: The Wai Wai Women´s National Twenty20 Cricket Tournament concluded at the TU Cricket Ground with Region No 5 defeating Region No 6 in the final. Region No 3 and Region No 4 reached the semifinals of the league-cum-knock-out event that also saw the participation of Region No 1, Region No 2, Region No 7 and Region No 8. Now, wait a second!

Posted in My Point | Comments Off on Financially independent cricket regions

U-19 defeat Nepal APF in practice

Nepal Under-19 national cricket team defeated Nepal APF Club by four wickets in a practice match at the TU Cricket Ground on Tuesday. APF were bowled out for 154 in 40 overs and Nepal U-19 achieved the target in 36.1 overs losing six wickets. It’s the second victory for the U-19 team, preparing for the ACC Elite Cup, against the Armed Police Force team with the national team line-up.

Posted in International | Tagged | Comments Off on U-19 defeat Nepal APF in practice

Nary awarded Creative National Award

The woman cricket icon Nary Thapa has been awarded the Creative Special National Award. The U-19 captain received an appreciation letter and a Bajaj Kristal scooter as the prize amidst a function in Kathmandu. Creative Hands along with Nepal Sports Journalists Forum (NSJF), Nepalgunj awarded Nary and her teammates Binu Budha, Sita Rana, Trishna Singh, Mamata Thapa and Manisha Rawal.

Posted in Opinion, Women Cricket | Comments Off on Nary awarded Creative National Award

Prithu to lead Nepal U-19

Prithu Baskota is all set to become the first cricketer to lead three level of age-group national team after he was named captain for the upcoming ACC U-19 Elite Cup. Prithu will lead the team that also consists of national players Rahul Kumar Biswokarma and Naresh Budhayar, the selection committee of the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) announced.

Posted in International | Tagged | Comments Off on Prithu to lead Nepal U-19

Nepalgunj wins Wai Wai Women’s National

Nary Thapa is the icon of woman cricket and she once again proved it leading her Region No 5 Nepalgunj to the title off the wai Wai Women’s National Twenty20 Cricket Tournament at the TU Cricket Ground. Inspired by Nary’s unbeaten 37 and two wickets, Nepalgunj beat Region No 6 Baitadi by 37 in the final. Nary lifted the champions’ trophy along awards for best bowler and player of the tournament.

Posted in Senior, Women Cricket | Comments Off on Nepalgunj wins Wai Wai Women’s National

Nepalgunj to take Baitadi in final

Region No 5 Nepalgunj fixed the final date with Region No 6 Baitadi in the Wai Wai Women’s National Cricket Tournament. Sita Shahi’s all-round performance pulled off a 28-run victory for Nepalgunj against hosts Region No 3 Kathmandu while Baitadi thrashed Region No 4 Bhairahawa by 8 wickets in the semifinals played at the TU Cricket Ground.

Posted in Senior, Women Cricket | Comments Off on Nepalgunj to take Baitadi in final

Baitadi into semi with Janaki’s half-century

Region No 6 Baitadi thrashed Region No 1 Biratnagar by six wickets on Sunday in a crucial match to book semifinal berth in the Wai Wai Women’s National Cricket Tournament. Either team had the chance of qualifying for the semifinal with the win but Baitadi proved to be superior in the crucial match of group ‘B’ at the IOE Ground.

Posted in Senior, Women Cricket | Comments Off on Baitadi into semi with Janaki’s half-century

Nepalgunj qualify for semifinals

Region No 5 Nepalgunj booked a place in the semifinal of the Wai Wai Women´s National Twenty20 Cricket Tournament beating Region No 1 Biratnagar by eight wickets at the IOE Ground. Captain Nary Thapa took four wickets to bowl out Biratnagar for 43 in 14.3 overs and scored unbeaten 16 runs as Nepalgunj surpassed the total in 8 overs losing just two wickets.

Posted in Senior, Women Cricket | Comments Off on Nepalgunj qualify for semifinals

Sarita takes Kathmandu to semifinal

Region No 3 Kathmandu entered the semifinal of the Wai Wai Women’s National Twenty20 Cricket Tournament beating Region No 7 Janakpur by 3 wickets in a nail-biting finish at IOE Ground while Region No 4 Bhairahawa topped the Group A table with third win in a row. Sarita Magar of Kathmandu was the hero of the victory who single-handedly took Kathmandu past Janakpur’s 72 in the last ball of the match.

Posted in Senior, Women Cricket | Comments Off on Sarita takes Kathmandu to semifinal

Biratnagar, Nepalgunj register win

Region No 1 Biratnagar and Region No 5 Nepalgunj won their respective match in the Wai Wai Women´s National Cricket Tournament. Biratnagar defeated Region No 8 Pokhara by 25 runs while Nepalgunj upset Region No 6 Baitadi by 35 runs at the IOE Ground.

Posted in Senior, Women Cricket | Comments Off on Biratnagar, Nepalgunj register win

Bhairahawa confirms semifinal, Janakpur wins

Region No 4 Bhairahawa confirmed a place in semifinal of the Wai Wai Women’s National Twenty20 after beating Region No 3 Kathmandu by 22 runs at the IOE Ground, Pulchowk as Region No 7 Janakpur kept hopes alive beating Region No 2 Birgunj by 78 runs in Group A matches. Janakpur and Kathmandu will play on January 7 with the winners taking another semifinal spot from the group.

Posted in Senior, Women Cricket | Comments Off on Bhairahawa confirms semifinal, Janakpur wins

Kathmandu, Bhairahawa win in Women’s T20

The Wai Wai Women’s National Twenty20 Cricket Tournament began with emphatic victories to Region No 4 Bhairahawa and Region No 3 Kathmandu at the IOE Ground. Kathmandu needed just 6.4 overs to knock of Region No 2 Birgunj’s 33/8 to win by 9 wickets while Bhairahawa surpassed Region No 7 Janakpur’s 102/6 with four balls to spare for a 7-wicket victory.

Posted in Senior, Women Cricket | Comments Off on Kathmandu, Bhairahawa win in Women’s T20

Wai Wai Women’s national from Jan 4

The Wai Wai Women’s National Cricket Tournament begins on January 4 at the IOE Ground with all eight regional development committees participating. Eight teams are divided in two groups with top two teams after a round-robin league competing in the semifinals. The finals of the Twenty20 format event will be held on January 12.

Posted in Senior, Women Cricket | Comments Off on Wai Wai Women’s national from Jan 4