KCTC, TAC advance

KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Cricket Training Centre and Tribhuvam Army Club recorded victories in the Khukuri Challenger T20 Cup here at the Mulpani cricket grounds on Sunday.

KCTC defeated Malpokhari Cricket Club by nine wickets in Group A match, while TAC saw off Nepal Cricket School by six wickets in Group C.

In the first match, Malpokhari were bowled out for a paltry 33 runs in 9.4 overs before KCTC reached 35-1 in just two overs.

KCTC finished as Group A runners-up and booked their place in the quarter-finals along with group winners Shantinagar Youth Club.

Similarly, Nepal Cricket School posted 122-5 in 20 overs and TAC scored 123-4 in 16.3 overs.

TAC finished as runners-up in Group C, while Great Himalayan Cricket Academy topped the group to advance to the quarters.