KATHMANDU, FEBRUARY 26

The Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu is set to host the 9th Edition of its Annual Nepal-Pakistan Friendship Embassy T20 Cricket Tournament in Kathmandu.

The tournament, scheduled from March 2 to March 10,will held at the Pakistan Embassy Ground, located next to Shanka Park in Kathmandu.

Twelve teams, comprising registered cricket clubs of Nepal and a team representing the Pakistan Embassy, will vie for glory in a format that includes two pools, leading to two semifinal matches and ultimately a grand final.

Registered cricket clubs of Nepal and a team of Pakistan Embassy are scheduled to participate in the tournament, according to the press release issued by the Pakistan Embassy in Kathmandu.

The tournament has gained much popularity among the cricketing community of Nepal and fans, it added.

'Several renowned players have played this prestigious tournament in the past; some of them rising later as members of National Under-19 and National Team itself. Diplomatic community, cricket bodies and general public view the tournament in sizeable numbers.'

Matches will also be broadcast on sports channel and social media platforms, the statement said.

According to the schedule, the tournament will also include an opening ceremony preceding the first match and a closing ceremony following the final.