In Nepal’s first-ever victory over a Test nation, Magar becomes third Nepali cricketer to cross 1,000 WT20I runs. Mahato is now the first Nepali to have three WT20I fifties.

Puja Mahato became the first Nepali woman cricketer to score three half-centuries, while Sita Rana Magar became the third Nepali woman cricketer to reach 1,000 T20I runs in the win over Zimbabwe.

Laligurans Association, a local club from Kaski that entered the National League as the President League champion, defeated Jawalakhel and Nawa Jana Jagriti before winning against Nepal Police on Friday.

APF beat Church Boys 4-1 while 10-man Sankata hold Friends’ Club Kopundole for a goalless draw in another match at Chyasal Stadium. NRT defeat Kankre Bihar 2-0 at ANFA Complex.

Two of Nepal’s most experienced players, Sita Rana Magar and Rubina Chhetry, keep the team in the chase until the very end, turning the match into a nail-biter.

Nepal Police FC and Tribhuvan Army FC settle for draws against emerging clubs Chitlang FC and Planning Boyz United, respectively. The results underline a shifting domestic football landscape where legacy alone is not enough.

Manang Marsyangdi, Nawa Jana Jagriti and Satdobato suffered straight losses in the National League on Monday.

The 10 teams in the Qualifier, which begins today, are eying four spots in the T20 World Cup in England and Wales in June this year.

In Colombo, the Rhinos will work on their tuning and gameplay alongside selecting roles, coach Law says. They will then head to Mumbai for another round of practice sessions.

The team competing in the 10th edition includes a majority of players who were part of the previous World Cup in 2024.

Despite a musical concert and a high-profile clash between Machhindra FC and New Road Team, the National League’s return to Dasharath Stadium drew only a sparse crowd, raising fresh questions about fan engagement and ticket pricing in Nepali football.

The Pokhara-based club open their National League campaign with a 1-0 victory over the A-Division side. In the day’s other match, Satdobato and Sankata play a goalless stalemate.

The National League opener saw a winner, but the second match of the day between Shree Bhagawati Club and Church Boys United ended in a draw.

The league replaces A-Division. But despite 17 teams in action, rushed build-up, shortage of time to prepare and a long gap in professional domestic league lead players to doubt the quality of football.

Nepal have no matches scheduled before the T20 World Cup, unlike their group opponents, who will benefit from multiple preparatory games