CAN National Women's Cricket Tournament (Nepal) 2022/23

The Can National Women's Cricket Tournament is a distinct short-lived iteration held in late 2022 and early 2023, separate from the annual Prime Minister Cup. It was won by Nepal Police Club Women. This tournament provided a platform for provincial representation and departmental clubs. It distinguishes itself from the city-based franchise models seen in men's cricket. Nepal Police Club claimed the title during this specific cycle. The event featured teams such as Lumbini Province Women and Gandaki Province Women. Armed Police Force Women also participated. Karnali Province Women and Madhesh Province Women were among the entrants. The competition operated independently of the main domestic structure. The primary domestic women's cricket competition in Nepal is organized by the Cricket Association of Nepal. It is primarily known as the Prime Minister Cup. That tournament was inaugurated in 2015. It serves as the top-tier national championship. The format for the main cup is Twenty20. The 2024–25 edition of the Prime Minister Cup features nine teams. These include seven provincial sides and two departmental teams. The season structure typically involves a group stage. Teams are split into two groups. This is followed by a Super Four round-robin stage. The competition concludes with a knockout final. Armed Police Force Club is the most successful club in the history of the Prime Minister Cup. They secured titles in multiple years including 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023–24, and 2024–25. Other winners include Koshi Province and Sudurpashchim Province. Matches are often held at centralized venues. The Fapla International Cricket Ground in Dhangadi is one such location. Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur is another common host. There is no active major women's franchise league in Nepal comparable to the men's Nepal Premier League. The provincial and departmental Premier Cup remains the primary domestic stage for women's cricket.