Two Wins from Two for Police and New Diamond in 10th 10th PM Cup Women's Volleyball league

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Real Madrid’s fading La Liga title hopes took a serious hit at the Estadio de la Cartuja. A big defensive mistake in the fourth minute of stoppage time let Real Betis grab a 1-1 draw. The draw leaves Alvaro Arbeloa’s team eight points behind leaders Barcelona with only five matches left—a gap that could grow to eleven points if Hansi Flick’s side beats Getafe on Saturday. Vinícius Júnior gave the visitors a 17th-minute lead by scoring from a rebound after Federico Valverde’s strong shot. Madrid did not take advantage of their chances. Kylian Mbappé had a goal ruled out for offside, and both Jude Bellingham and Mbappé missed clear chances to secure the win. ![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/OdaN7IIK7vkxJnVrUSUJjF5LtKQeX4h2qjoyYdRe.jpg) Andriy Lunin made several important saves to keep Betis from scoring for most of the match. But late in the game, Ferland Mendy lost the ball, and Hector Bellerin scored to tie it. Real Madrid had already been knocked out of the Champions League, and now this draw may mean a season with no trophies—their fifth of this century. They must hope for a Barcelona slip-up as they prepare for a crucial Clásico at Camp Nou.

Redemption in Bhadrapur: Army Edge Police to Secure Final Berth

In a high-octane clash, Tribhuvan Army Football Club secured their spot in the final of the Om Sai Pathibhara Hospital Chandragadhi Women’s Gold Cup. They edged out departmental rivals Nepal Police Club 2-1 at the Bhadrapur grounds. This victory was more than just a ticket to the championship match. It was a clinical act of vengeance, as the Army side exorcised the ghosts of last November’s defeat to the Police in the Jhapa Women’s Gold Cup semifinals. The breakthrough came in the 32nd minute. Chandra Bhandari pounced on a defensive lapse by Samiksha Ghimire to fire Army ahead. ![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/blqRslQE08bzc5sNpVyPDjy5FDmXoguuuU7j6xPf.jpg) In the 56th minute, Jennifer Rana Magar reacted quickest after keeper Sapna Rai spilt a stinging drive from Hima Chaudhary, providing an insurance goal for Army. Police mounted a late surge in the 70th minute. Rekha Paudel’s clinical header followed Puja Rana’s aerial assist. Yet, the Army defensive wall remained impenetrable, anchored by Player of the Match Bimala BK alongside Sunita Chaudhary and Anita Lamjel. By advancing, the Army has guaranteed itself at least Rs 500,000. Its sights remain firmly fixed on the Rs 1.1 million winner’s purse—the largest prize pool in the history of Nepali women’s domestic football. They now await the winner of the high-profile second semifinal between Church Boys United and APF Football Club. The tournament reaches its fever pitch ahead of the April 27 (Baisakh 14) grand finale.

APF FC Edges Sankata in Sudden Death Thriller

JHAPA, NEPAL – Armed Police Force (APF) FC displayed strong defence and determination to reach the semifinals of the Om Sai Pathibhara Hospital Chandragadhi Women’s Gold Cup. They edged out Sankata Football Club in a tense, sudden-death shootout. With this win, APF will now face Church Boys United in the semifinals. The quarterfinal ended scoreless after 90 minutes, despite Sankata controlling the game and creating several chances. In the 33rd minute, Dora Boafema’s powerful shot hit the crossbar. In stoppage time, Purnima Rai’s shot was saved by APF goalkeeper Anjana Rana Magar. APF had trouble attacking. Their best chance came early when Rashmi Kumari Ghising’s shot was stopped by Sankata’s Sushila Kumari Chaudhary. ![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/KHlCIlTyvYKWE858rseMUvuEz7wiqQFDHDObT3pE.jpg) As the match moved to a penalty shootout, the deadlock persisted. Both sides converted three spot-kicks apiece. APF’s Gita Rana, Anita Basnet, and Rashmi Kumari Ghising found the net. Sankata’s goalkeeper Sushila Kumari Chaudhary made two key saves against Anita KC and Renuka Nagarkoti. For Sankata, Yashoda Shahi, Sukriya Miya, and Lucia Lila scored their penalties. The shootout went into sudden death as the tension grew. APF’s Gita Rana scored the decisive penalty, sending APF through and Sankata home. Gita Rana was named Player of the Match for her defensive masterclass, earning a cash prize of 11,000 NPR. The Chandragadhi Youth Club is organising the tournament. It offers the biggest prize in Nepali women’s football history. The winners will get 1.1 million NPR, and the runners-up will receive 500,000 NPR. There is also a 100,000 NPR prize for the Most Valuable Player. The tournament continues on Friday with a semifinal "Departmental Derby" between Tribhuvan Army FC and Nepal Police Club. The final is on April 27 (Baishakh 14).

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CAN Approves $500K for Women’s Cricket and Reveals NPR 473M Revenue from NPL Season 2

The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) Central Working Committee met on April 6, 2026. The committee approved a $500,000 USD (approximately NPR 66 million) investment in women's cricket, aligning with ICC gender-balance directives. It also decided to seek a lease extension for the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur and to pursue a formal transfer of the Lower Mulpani Cricket Ground from the National Sports Council. These actions aim to strengthen cricket infrastructure and improve financial transparency. The meeting recognised the commercial success of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), whose second edition generated revenue of NPR 473.6 million. After NPR 219.6 million in expenses, NPR 161.8 million was distributed to eight franchise teams. The board approved the tournament’s financial statements. CAN scheduled its next Annual General Meeting for May 10–11, 2026, in Biratnagar, and set a mid-June deadline for 20 district committees to complete pending elections to ensure effective governance.

Lumbini Pulls Off Super Over Heist: APF Giants Toppled in Birgunj Thriller

LUMBINI, NEPAL – Near the Maya Devi Temple, birthplace of the Buddha and a symbol of peace, Lumbini Province secured a hard-fought Super Over win against the powerful APF Club. The PM Cup match started as a low-scoring contest before turning into a tense thriller, ending in a tie-breaker with Lumbini just one run short. Santosh Yadav stood out, dismantling the APF lineup at key moments. **The Super Over Showdown** Both teams scored 124, heightening tension. Lumbini batted first in the tie-breaker, scoring 14 despite losing opener Akash Tripathi for zero. Yadav added 8 runs quickly. Defending 15 runs, Yadav then bowled. He dismissed captain Rohit Paudel for one and then limited Lokesh Bam and Sundeep Jora to a combined five runs. APF closed with 6 runs for 1 wicket. ![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/ZqfBIT3gBKyBYeZA4WOu25ByEoHx3JgwDScHn3ZE.jpg) **The Collapse and the Comeback** Despite several national players, APF struggled and were all out for 124 in under 40 overs. Abhishek Gautam, batting in the lower order, top-scored with 28. For Lumbini, Ajay Chauhan took 4 wickets for 14 runs. Lumbini’s chase looked easy with Captain Dev Khanal (45) and Akash Tripathi (32) at the crease. Then, they lost their last nine wickets for only 50 runs and struggled to finish. **Shifting the Table** This win moves Lumbini to fifth with five points. APF, usually strong, drops to sixth. Lumbini showed determination and resilience, overcoming tough challenges to win.

Lamichhane’s Seven-Wicket Blitz Crushes Karnali in PM Cup

JANAKPUR: On Wednesday, Sandeep Lamichhane took control of the match with a thrilling display, seizing seven wickets and powering Bagmati Province to a stunning 60-run victory over Karnali Province. Building on his initial impact, Lamichhane’s bowling electrified the PM Cup Men’s National Cricket Tournament, restricting Karnali to 120 runs in 25.1 overs as they desperately chased 181. His outstanding 7 for 40 now stands as the tournament’s fourth-best performance, sparking cheers from the crowd. **The Collapse** However, after a spirited start to their chase, Karnali couldn’t handle Lamichhane’s bowling. Nischal Rawal was the only one to put up a fight, scoring 31, while Dinesh Adhikari added 22 and Bipin Shahi made 15. The rest of the middle order fell quickly to the spin attack. As the innings progressed, Lamichhane wasted no time, striking early and maintaining relentless pressure, dismantling most of Karnali’s batting order. Though Rijan Dhakal, Pratish GC, and Subas Khatri took one wicket each, Lamichhane's sensational spell stole the spotlight. Claiming seven wickets, he joins a legendary group of PM Cup performers. ![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/UXg4zswHX2br4bcFc84U0LusPls2TAQkmwJ7rg0R.jpg) **Bagmati’s Gritty Total** Earlier in the day, Bagmati had a tough start after being sent in to bat. They lost wickets regularly, but Bibek Magar held the innings together with an important 56. Ishan Pandey added 27, and Pawan Thapa scored 22, helping the team reach 180 before being bowled out in the 39th over. Despite Karnali’s captain, Diwan Pun, bowling well, his good work was undone by his team’s batting collapse. In contrast, Bagmati’s bowlers were sharp and took control of the match.

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