Men's Elite Trophy Explained

Men's Elite Trophy
Country:Nepal
Administrator:Cricket Association of Nepal
Cricket Format:2-day
First:2024–25
Tournament Format:Knockout
Participants:4
Website:Official website

The Men’s Elite Trophy is a proposed multi-day cricket tournament organized by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN). Scheduled to take place from the last week of October 2024, the tournament will feature the top four teams from the Prime Minister Cup. The matches will be held at Ramjanki Multipurpose Stadium in Janakpur and Narayani Cricket Ground in Birgunj, Madhesh Province.[1] [2]

History

In January 2024, CAN proposed the Men’s Elite Trophy to introduce a multi-day format for the top teams from the Prime Minister Cup.[3] This initiative aims to provide a higher level of competition and further the development of cricket in Nepal.[4]

Tournament Format

The Men's Elite Trophy will be contested in a multi-day format. The tournament will feature a knockout structure, including semi-finals and a final, with the top four teams from the Prime Minister Cup qualifying for the competition.[5]

Teams

The inaugural edition of the Men's Elite Trophy will include the top four teams from the 2024 Prime Minister Cup.[6]

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Bagmati Province2024
Madhesh Province2024
Nepal Police2024
Tribuwan Army2024

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: CAN announces proposed Men's Elite Trophy. 30 August 2024.
  2. Web site: Elite Cup Red Ball Tournament to be hosted in Madhesh Province. 30 August 2024.
  3. Web site: CAN Unveils Cricket Calendar For 2024 . 30 August 2024 . Hamrokhelkud . 4 January 2024.
  4. Web site: New Multi-Day Tournament to Boost Nepalese Cricket . 30 August 2024 . The Kathmandu Post . 5 January 2024.
  5. Web site: CAN unveils the exciting schedule of the Men's PM Cup . 5 January 2024 . 30 August 2024 . CricNepal.
  6. Web site: Police clinch Prime Minister Cup title . The Kathmandu Post . 30 August 2024.