In a display of clinical cricket, the Armed Police Force (APF) Club defeated the Tribhuwan Army Club (TAC) by four wickets to clinch the 2022/23 Men's Prime Minister Cup One Day National Cricket Tournament title.
Match Summary
The final, held as a 40-over-per-side contest, saw APF chase down a modest target with nine balls to spare.TeamScoreOversResultArmy Club (TAC)179 All Out39.0/40—APF Club180/638.3/40APF won by 4 wickets
Army Club's Struggle at the Crease
After being put in to bat first, the Army Club struggled to build momentum. Rohit Kumar Paudel anchored the middle order with a resilient 49 runs, but the top and middle orders failed to convert starts. At one point, the innings looked set for a collapse until a late-order surge from No. 11 Jitendra Mukhia (24 off 24) and Sushan Bhari (19) added a vital 47 runs for the final wicket.
APF’s bowling attack was led by Amar Rautela and Mausam Dhakal, who dismantled the lineup with three wickets apiece, while Kishore Mahato chipped in with two.
The Chase: Karki Leads the Way
APF's pursuit of 180 was spearheaded by a disciplined knock from Bhuwan Karki. Karki played the role of the anchor, scoring a match-winning 55 runs off 82 balls (including four boundaries and a six).
Supporting contributions from Sumit Maharjan (34), Pradeep Airee (20), and an unbeaten 16 from skipper Sharad Veswakar ensured APF crossed the finish line despite Jitendra Mukhia’s two-wicket effort for the Army.
Honors and Awards
- Player of the Match: Bhuwan Karki (APF)
- Player of the Series: Dipendra Singh Airee
- Champions Prize: Rs. 10 Lakh (APF Club)
- Runner-up Prize: Rs. 5 Lakh (Army Club)
This final marked the fifth time Army Club has reached the PM Cup final, while APF celebrated their third appearance with a victory. APF reached the final after defeating Madhesh Pradesh, while Army had secured their spot by beating Nepal Police Club.
