Madhesh Province Wins TB Shah Memorial U-16 National Cricket Tournament

Madhesh Province emerged victorious in the first TB Shah Memorial U-16 National Cricket Tournament held at the Kalungchowk Ground in Birendranagar, Surkhet. They defeated Bagmati Province by seven wickets in the final, avenging their group-stage defeat. The tournament, organized by the Cricket Association of Nepal in memory of its former Vice-president TB Shah, marked the first national-level cricket competition held in Karnali Province.

Key Takeaways:

• Madhesh Province won the title of the TB Shah Memorial U-16 National Cricket Tournament by defeating Bagmati Province by seven wickets in the final.
• The tournament was held at the Kalungchowk Ground in Birendranagar, Surkhet, and marked the first national-level cricket competition held in Karnali Province.
• Madhesh Province avenged their group-stage defeat to Bagmati Province in the final.
• Opener Ayan Mukhiya scored 29 not out, including four boundaries, to help Madhesh reach the target.
• Santu Mandal contributed 43 runs, including six fours and two sixes, to steer Madhesh to victory in the match.
• The tournament was organized by the Cricket Association of Nepal in memory of its former Vice-president TB Shah.
• The Karnali Province Cricket Association co-hosted the event, which was managed by the Surkhet District Cricket Association.

Statistics:

• Madhesh Province won the title by 7 wickets in the final against Bagmati Province.
• The total runs scored by Bagmati Province in the final was 112 runs in 33 overs.
• Madhesh Province reached the target in just 13.4 overs, losing three wickets.
• Opener Ayan Mukhiya's 29 not out on 33 balls included 4 boundaries.
• Santu Mandal scored a quick-fire 43 runs in 22 balls, including 6 fours and 2 sixes.

Sources:

• Himalayan Times Media Entertainment and Tech Ltd (Copyright 2025, distributed by Contify.com)