KATHMANDU: The organisers of the eighth Nepal-Pakistan Friendship -20 Cricket Tournament, Embassy of Pakistan unveiled the trophy here on Monday. Charge d'Affair at the Embassy of Pakistan Umair Ali and former Nepal national cricket team skipper Paras Khadka unveiled the trophy amidst a programme. A total of 12 teams will take part in the tournament, which is slated for March 10- 18 at the Pakistan embassy grounds.

Pakistan Embassy, HK Cricket Club and Lion Cricket Club are in Group A, while Star Cricket Academy, Ball Park Academy and Baluwatar Cricket Club are in Group B. Likewise, Group C consists of RS Vidyapeeth Academy, Institute of Engineering and Pulsar Cricket Excellence Centre, while Patriotic Cricket Training Centre, Wai Wai GHCA and Nexus Cricket Academy are in Group D. Top team from four pools after group stage matches will advance to the semi-finals. - HNS

A version of this article appears in the print on February 21, 2023, of The Himalayan Times.