U19 Men's National Cricket Tournament (Nepal) 2024/25

The U19 Men's National Cricket Tournament is the premier domestic Under-19 cricket competition in Nepal, organized by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN). It serves as the primary selection pathway for the Nepal national under-19 cricket team. The tournament features seven federal provinces: Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali, Lumbini, Madhesh, Koshi, and Sudurpaschim. These provincial teams are permanent participants, and there is no formal promotion or relegation system within this U19 structure. The tournament format typically involves a group stage followed by knockout play-offs. Matches are played in the 50-over One-Day format. Sudurpaschim Province is the current reigning champion, having won the 2024/25 Naresh Shrestha Memorial title by defeating Lumbini Province by 8 runs. This was their second consecutive title. Lumbini Province is a frequent finalist, having won the 2021 title by defeating Sudurpaschim by 113 runs. Historically, the competition was contested by regional teams under the name "Wai Wai U-19 National Cricket Tournament," with sponsorship from the Chaudhary Group associated with the tournament since at least 2005. Following Nepal's federal restructuring, teams were reorganized into provinces. Recent editions have also been known as the "Naresh Shrestha Memorial U19 Men's National Cricket Tournament." A complete, continuous list of winners from the tournament's inception is not available due to the transition from regions to provinces and varying sponsor names. The exact founding year of the tournament series is unclear, though sponsorship by Wai Wai dates back to 2005.