By Sachit Subba • Cricket • Mar 22, 2026 14:21 PM • 28 views
KATHMANDU, Nepal – Basir Ahamad showed real grit in the middle order at the Lower Mulpani Cricket Ground. He helped Tribhuwan Army Club (TAC) recover from a shaky start and set a strong total against rivals Nepal Police Club. Ahamad’s quick 100 from just 86 balls changed the course of this important Men’s PM Cup match. He turned a slow beginning into a solid 243-run target. Early on, the bowlers had the upper hand, but Ahamad’s confident batting put the pressure back on a Police attack that had seemed unbeatable.
The match started with strong tactics from the Police Club’s spin bowlers. Sagar Dhakal and Lalit Rajbanshi kept the Army’s top order under pressure and slowed their scoring. When Kushal Malla was out for just 7, it looked like the Army might not even reach 200 runs. But things changed when Ahamad and Bhim Sharki built a steady partnership. Sharki played carefully, scoring 62. Ahamad attacked, hitting two sixes and eight fours to reach his century.
This match was tense because of the rivalry between these two teams in Nepali domestic cricket. The Police Club, with top international bowlers like Karan KC and Gulsan Jha, expected to dominate the Army’s batting. Ahamad’s century, scored at a strike rate of 116.27, revealed weaknesses in the Police’s bowling at the end of the innings. Rashid Khan took two late wickets, but the Police were already facing a tough challenge.
The Nepal Police Club’s run chase got off to a terrible start as the weather worsened. Aakash Chand and Kushal Malla took two wickets in the first 10 balls. Openers Dinesh Kharel and Amit Shrestha were sent back to the pavilion quickly. The score was just 12 for 2 after 1.3 overs, putting the Police under considerable pressure. Now, the middle order had to step up against a focused Army bowling attack to avoid losing their first match.
Statistical Performance Review
The final score showed how close and tactical the match was. Tribhuwan Army Club finished their innings at 242 for 8 in 47 overs. Basir Ahamad led with 100 runs from 86 balls. Bhim Sharki added a steady 62. For Nepal Police Club, Sarwan Yadav was the best bowler with 3 wickets for 24 runs in 6 overs. Sagar Dhakal kept things tight with 2 for 34 in 9 overs. Rashid Khan tried to bring the Police back into the game with 60 runs from 82 balls. However, the team was bowled out for 221 in 45.3 overs. Naren Saud led the Army’s bowling with 3 for 57, helping secure a 22-run win for Tribhuwan Army Club.
