Sudurpaschim Province secured the Naresh Shrestha Memorial U-19 National Cricket Championship by defeating Lumbini Province by 8 runs in the final held in Biratnagar.
Match Highlights:
Sudurpaschim's Innings: Opting to bat first, Sudurpaschim posted a total of 128 runs. Key contributions came from Abhishek Thapa (29 runs), Naren Bhatt (27), and Naren Saud (15). Lumbini's Santosh Yadav was the standout bowler, claiming five wickets, while Ramesh Kurmi took three.
Lumbini's Response: Chasing 128, Lumbini was bowled out for 119 runs in 43.1 overs. Captain Akash Tripathi top-scored with 22 runs, followed by Shiva Kunwar (20) and Vijay Kohar (19). Sudurpaschim's bowling attack was led by captain Hemant Dhami, who took four wickets. Sachin Bhatt and Naren Raut contributed with two wickets each, and Ashok Dhami added one.
This victory marks Sudurpaschim's consecutive triumph over Lumbini in the tournament's finals, having also defeated them in the previous season.
The Naresh Shrestha Memorial U-19 National Cricket Championship serves as a platform for young cricketers across Nepal to showcase their talents and gain valuable experience in competitive cricket. Sudurpaschim's consistent performance underscores the region's growing prominence in nurturing cricketing talent.
