National

Bhairahawa face Janakpur in opener

Region No 4 Bhairahawa will play against Region No 7 Janakpur in the opener of the Wai Wai Women´s National Cricket Tournament that kicks off on Tuesday at the Pulchowk ground. Likewise, in another match of the day, Region No 2 Birgunj will meet Region No 3 Kathmandu.

The participating teams are divided into two groups. Kathmandu, Bhairahawa, Birgunj and Janakpur are in group A, while group B consists of Region No 5 Nepalgunj, Region No 1 Biratnagar, Region No 6 Baitadi and Region No 8 Pokhara. Two matches will be held every day in T20 format at the Pulchowk ground.

The winners and runners-up of each group will qualify for the semifinals. The final will be held on January 12.

From the Writer at Republica