Tournament: Men’s PM Cup 2026
Date: 10 April 2026
Venue: Shree Ram Janaki International Cricket Stadium, Janakpur, Nepal
From my analysis at IGL, this matchup looks quite one-sided based on current form. Armed Police Force Club enters the game with momentum, while Koshi Province is still searching for its first win of the tournament. That gap in confidence could be the deciding factor in this contest.
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Armed Police Force Club vs Koshi Province Tips & Best Bets
From my evaluation, the gap in form between these two teams is clear. Armed Police Force Club enters this match with stronger momentum, supported by better recent results, a more dependable batting lineup, and a bowling attack capable of taking wickets in important moments.
Koshi Province, meanwhile, has struggled throughout the tournament, particularly with its batting, which has often failed to produce competitive totals. Unless Koshi manages to deliver a much stronger performance with the bat in this match, it is difficult to see them turning the situation around against a more balanced APFC side.
Toss Strategy
Teams batting first have enjoyed better results at this ground. Six of the ten matches played here this season were won by the side setting the target. If I were captaining either team, I would definitely choose to bat first and apply scoreboard pressure.
Men’s PM Cup 2026 Standings & Points Table
| Name | M | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | PTs | NRR |
| TAC | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1.7 |
| SPP | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.95 |
| NPC | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.98 |
| LBP | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0.64 |
| MP | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.61 |
| BGP | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.45 |
| APFC | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0.22 |
| GDP | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -0.93 |
| KNP | 7 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -1.85 |
| KP | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -2.09 |
Recent Match Results
Armed Police Force Club Recent Matches
| Match | Result | Score |
| APFC vs Sudur Paschim Province | APFC won by 45 runs | APFC 259/9 (50.0) – SPP 214/10 (46.3) |
| APFC vs Karnali Province | APFC won by 10 wickets | KNP 107/10 (36.0) – APFC 108/0 (12.0) |
| APFC vs Nepal Police Club | NPC won by 185 runs | NPC 355/9 (50.0) – APFC 170/10 (44.0) |
| APFC vs Bagmati Province | APFC won by 71 runs | APFC 271/8 (50.0) – BGP 200/10 (45.1) |
Koshi Province Recent Matches
| Match | Result | Score |
| KP vs Bagmati Province | BGP won by 7 wickets | KP 99/10 (28.2) – BGP 100/3 (9.0) |
| KP vs Gandaki Province | GDP won by 39 runs | GDP 227/7 (50.0) – KP 188/9 (50.0) |
| KP vs Nepal Police Club | NPC won by 6 wickets | KP 162/10 (42.5) – NPC 165/4 (33.5) |
| KP vs Sudur Paschim Province | SPP won by 7 wickets | KP 130/10 (43.4) – SPP 131/3 (19.5) |
Armed Police Force Club Team Analysis
Armed Police Force Club delivered a strong performance in their last match, defeating Sudur Paschim Province by 45 runs. The batting lineup showed balance, and the bowling attack applied pressure consistently.
Deepak Bohara played a patient innings of 46 runs, while Sundeep Jora added a valuable 55 runs. Their partnership helped APFC post 259 runs, which proved too much for the opponent.
The standout performance came from Yuvraj Khatri, who took 5 wickets for just 34 runs. Performances like this explain why APFC remains a competitive side in the tournament.
Across the season, Aasif Sheikh has been the most reliable batter with 248 runs in seven matches. His consistency gives APFC a stable top order. On the bowling side, Avishek Gautam has collected 12 wickets, supported well by Khatri with 10 wickets.
From my perspective at IGL, APFC’s strength lies in balance. They have multiple contributors rather than depending on one star player.
APFC Predicted Playing XI
- Deepak Bohara
- Aasif Sheikh
- Rohit Paudel ©
- Sundeep Jora
- Sumit Mahajan
- Puran BK
- Lokesh Bam
- Avishek Gautam
- Amar Routela
- Kamal Airee
- Yuvraj Khatri
APFC Key Performers – Previous Match
Batting
| Player | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Sundeep Jora | 55 | 45 | 9 | 1 | 122.22 |
| Lokesh Bam | 47 | 40 | 5 | 1 | 117.5 |
| Deepak Bohara | 46 | 68 | 7 | 0 | 67.65 |
Bowling
| Player | O | M | R | W | Econ |
| Yuvraj Khatri | 10 | 0 | 34 | 5 | 3.4 |
| Avishek Gautam | 9 | 2 | 32 | 2 | 3.56 |
| Rohit Paudel | 10 | 1 | 54 | 1 | 5.4 |
Koshi Province Team Analysis
Koshi Province’s campaign continues to disappoint. In their last match against Bagmati Province, they managed just 99 runs, which was chased in only nine overs.
The top order failed to hold the innings together. Sujan Thapaliya scored 21 runs, the highest score in the lineup. Ankit Subedi added 19, and Rohan Shah made 18, but no partnership developed.
Dipesh Kandel leads the team with 119 runs in six games, but this also highlights the issue: Koshi lacks a dependable batting unit.
In bowling, Bipin Mahato stands out with eight wickets this season. However, bowlers often defend very small totals, which limits their impact.
Another concern is the venue record. Koshi has played four matches at this stadium this season and lost three of them, with one match abandoned due to rain.
KP Predicted Playing XI
- Suman Shrestha
- Shakib Haq
- Sujan Thapaliya ©
- Ankit Subedi
- Shiwash Bajgain
- Rohan Shah
- Sonu Ansari
- Dipesh Kandel
- Ashish Magar
- Sonu Sharma
- Bipin Mahato
KP Key Performers – Previous Match
Batting
| Player | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Sujan Thapaliya | 21 | 42 | 2 | 1 | 50 |
| Ankit Subedi | 19 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 73.08 |
| Rohan Shah | 18 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 105.88 |
Bowling
| Player | O | M | R | W | Econ |
| Bipin Mahato | 3 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 9.33 |
| Gyanendra Shrestha | 1 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Suman Shrestha | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pitch and Weather Report
Weather conditions in Janakpur look favorable. Forecasts show clear skies with temperatures between 18°C and 30°C, so rain interruptions appear unlikely.
The surface at Ramjanki Multipurpose Stadium usually offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Bowlers get early assistance, while batters usually find scoring opportunities later in the innings.
The average first-innings score is around 169, though APFC has already posted the highest total this season at this venue with 259 runs.
Men’s PM Cup 2026 Predicted Winner: APFC or KP?
The Men’s PM Cup season has been inconsistent for Armed Police Force Club. After seven matches, the team has recorded three wins and sits around the middle of the standings. However, recent matches show clear improvement in both batting depth and bowling execution.
Koshi Province, in contrast, is going through a difficult run. Seven matches have produced no victories, placing the team at the bottom of the table. Low totals and fragile batting performances have repeatedly cost them matches.
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IGL Top Pick: APFC to Win @1.14 via Roobet
