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.
On the opening day, Region No 4 (Bhairahawa) faces Region No 7 (Janakpur) and Region No 2 (Birgunj) plays Region No 3 (Kathmandu). All four teams are on Group A.
In Group B, Region No 5 (Nepalgunj), Region No 1 (Biratnagar), Region No 6 (Baitadi) and Region No 8 (Pokhara) will compete for two spots of semifinals.
Groupings & Fixtures
Group A: Region No 4 (Bhairahawa), Region No 7 (Janakpur), Region No 2 (Birgunj), Region No 3 (Kathmandu)
Group B: Region No 5 (Nepalgunj), Region No 1 (Biratnagar), Region No 6 (Baitadi) and Region No 8 (Pokhara)
January 4: Bhairahawa vs Janakpur / Birgunj vs Kathmandu
January 5: Birgunj vs Janakpur / Kathmandu vs Bhairahawa
January 6: Nepalgunj vs Baitadi / Biratnagar vs Pokhara
January 7: Kathmandu vs Janakpur / Birgunj vs Bhairahawa
January 8: Baitadi vs Pokhara / Biratnagar vs Nepalgunj
January 9: Nepalgunj vs Pokhara / Biratnagar vs Baitadi
January 11: Semifinals: Group A winners vs Group B runners-up / Group b winners vs Group A runners-up
January 12: Final: winners of semifinals
All matches to be played at IOE Ground, Pulchowk.
REGION NO 3 KATHMANDU ANNOUNCE SQUAD
1. Neera Rajopadhyay (Captain)
2. Neema Tamang (Wicket Keeper)
3. Geeta Chudal
4. Sarita Magar
5. Swastika Poudel
6. Shraddha Aryal
7. Shilu Rijal
8. Sangita Gauchan
9. Kamala Rai
10. Sumina Maharjan
11. Shabbu Ghale
12. Jeeny Thapa
13. Karuna Bhandari
14. Geeta Khadka
Reserve Players
1. Sarmila Rai
2. Sunita Prajapati
3. Kamala Thapa
Coach: Rikesh Lama
Team Manager: Amrita Poudel