National T20 Champions to get Rs 125,000

KATHMANDU, Sept 25: The winning team of National T20 Cricket Tournament, that begins in Kathmandu from Thursday, is to get cash award of Rs 125,000.



The event, organized by the Cricket Association of Nepal with sponsorship from Arun Beverage Pvt Ltd and Standard Chartered Bank, will conclude on October 4. [break]



According to CAN Secretary Thakur Prasad Dawadi, the runners-up will receive a cash prize of Rs 75,000 while man of the series will get Rs 15,000 and the best bowler and best batsman will receive Rs 10,000 each.



11 teams including nine regional teams and two departmental teams (Armed Police Force and Nepal Army) are contesting in the tournament.



Region number nine and Nepal Army are participating in the tournament for the first time.

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