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Kaski Defeated by 71 Runs, Syangja Clinched Gandaki Cup

July 2, 2026

Syangja Women defeated Kaski Women by 71 runs in the 3rd Gandaki Women’s T20 Cricket Tournament 2026 at Pokhara Rangashaala. With this victory, Syangja lifted the tournament title. Syangja remained unbeaten throughout the competition to emerge as champions, while Kaski, who lost their final league-stage match, had to settle for the runners-up position.

After winning the toss in this crucial match, Syangja elected to bat first and scored 110 runs for 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.

For Syangja, Salina Sen scored 22 off 27 balls. Armina Adhikari contributed 18 off 34 balls, while Jyotsnika Marasini made 14 off 9, Simana K.C. scored 11, Serina Thapa added 6, Ranjana Saud remained unbeaten on 4, Aakriti Tiwari remained unbeaten on 3, Rabina Budhamagar scored 4, and Kusum Goddar made 2. Syangja also collected 26 runs in extras.

For Kaski, captain Yashodha Bhujel and Muskan Jaiswal claimed two wickets each, while Barsha Poudel and Sonima Thapa Magar picked up one wicket apiece. Rachana Chaudhary was unavailable for Kaski in this final-like match as she had joined the Under-19 national camp.

Chasing a target of 111, Kaski was bowled out for just 39 runs in 16 overs.

For Kaski, Rekha Tamang scored 12 off 23 balls, while Chandramaya Baral made 10 off 13. Simana Regmi contributed 6, and Sushila Dimdung remained unbeaten on 2. No other batters managed to reach double figures.

For Syangja, Simana K.C. and Rabina Budhamagar took three wickets each, while Niru Gt claimed two wickets.

Rabina Budhamagar of Syangja was named the Player of the Match.

Simana K.C. was also named the Best Bowler of the tournament. She took 12 wickets in four matches, including a hat-trick, while maintaining an economy rate of just 2.47.

Kaski’s Chandramaya Baral won the Best Batter award after scoring 95 runs in the tournament at an average of 31.67.

Syangja’s Rubina Budha Magar was named the Player of the Series. She scored 95 runs during the tournament and also claimed seven wickets.

The Emerging Player award went to Parwat, with bowler Jibika Chhettri receiving this honor.

The tournament featured five districts’ teams of the province. A total of 10 matches were played in the league-format competition. Tournament was organized by Gandaki Province Cricket Association.