Prithu Baskota
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| name = Prithu Baskota
| image = Prithu Baskota.jpg
| country = Nepal
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1992|07|05}}
| birth_place = Nepal
| nickname = Chhota Don and Paddy
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| batting = Right-handed
| bowling = Right-arm off break
| role = All-rounder
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| club1 = APF (National League)
| year1 = 2011–2015
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| club2 = GoldenGate (SPA Cup)
| year2 = 2015–2015
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| club3 = Chitwan Tigers (EPL)
| year3 = 2017–2018
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| matches1 = 6
| runs1 = 112
| bat avg1 = 22.40
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| top score1 = 59*
| deliveries1 = 84
| wickets1 = 1
| bowl avg1 = 88.00
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| catches/stumpings1 = 2/–
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| matches2 = 9
| runs2 = 83
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| top score2 = 36*
| deliveries2 = 13
| wickets2 = 2
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| catches/stumpings2 = 4/–
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| matches3 = 6
| runs3 = 49
| bat avg3 = 8.16
| 100s/50s3 = 0/0
| top score3 = 20
| deliveries3 = 294
| wickets3 = 6
| bowl avg3 = 26.83
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 2/14
| catches/stumpings3 = 5/–
| date = 1 August
| year = 2015
| source = https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/427/427773/427773.html CricketArchive
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Prithu Baskota ({{langx|ne|पृथु बाँसकोटा}}) (born 5 July 1992) is a Nepalese cricketer. All-rounder Prithu is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm off break bowler.{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/402549.html|title=Prithu Baskota|work=Cricinfo}} He made his debut for Nepal against Maldives in November 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/current/match/485177.html|title=4th Match, Group D: Maldives v Nepal at Guangzhou, Nov 22, 2010 - Cricket Scorecard - ESPN Cricinfo|work=Cricinfo}}
He represents the APF Club of the National League and GoldenGate International College, which plays in the SPA Cup.
Playing career
Baskota was selected as part of Nepal's fourteen-man squad for the 2012 World Twenty20 Qualifier in the United Arab Emirates,{{cite web|url=http://www.cricket.com.np/new/2012/02/15/shakti-paresh-recalled-in-national-squad/ |title=Shakti, Paresh recalled in national squad | Cricket Nepal |publisher=Cricket.com.np |date=15 February 2012 |accessdate=26 August 2012}} and made his Twenty20 debut during the tournament against Hong Kong. He made eight further appearances during the tournament, with his final appearance coming against Papua New Guinea.{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/427/427773/Twenty20_Matches.html|title=Twenty20 Matches played by Prithu Baskota|publisher=CricketArchive|accessdate=26 August 2012}} In the nine matches he played in the tournament, Baskota scored 83 runs, at an average of 20.75, with a high score of 36 not out.{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/427/427773/tt_Batting_by_Team.html|title=Twenty20 Batting and Fielding For Each Team by Prithu Baskota|publisher=CricketArchive|accessdate=26 August 2012}} With the ball, he took two wickets.{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/427/427773/tt_Bowling_by_Team.html|title=Twenty20 Bowling For Each Team by Prithu Baskota|publisher=CricketArchive|accessdate=26 August 2012}} Nepal finished the tournament in the seventh place, therefore failing to qualify for the 2012 World Twenty20.
Later in 2012, Baskota was selected as part of the Nepal Under-19s squad for the Under-19 World Cup in Australia,{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-under19-world-cup-2012/content/squad/572051.html|title=Nepal Under-19s Squad|date=12 July 2012|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|accessdate=26 August 2012}} where he made six Youth One Day International appearances during the tournament.{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/427/427773/Under-19_ODI_Matches.html|title=Under-19 ODI Matches played by Prithu Baskota|publisher=CricketArchive|accessdate=26 August 2012}} In August 2012, he was selected in Nepal's fourteen-man squad for the World Cricket League Division Four in Malaysia.{{cite web|url=http://www.cricketeurope4.net/DATABASE/ARTICLES5/articles/000019/001972.shtml|title=Squads and fixtures for World Cricket League Division 4|date=8 August 2012|publisher=www.cricketeurope4.net|accessdate=2 September 2012}}
He played for Upchurch Cricket Club, a cricket club in England, in Kent Cricket League Division 2 in July 2015. He scored an unbeaten 146 runs off 125 balls in a match against Gravesend Cricket Club and picked up 2 wickets.{{cite web|url=http://kcl.play-cricket.com/website/results/2391603|title=Scorecard of Upchurch CC - 1st XI Vs Gravesend CC - 1st XI, Kent Cricket League|work=play-cricket.com}}{{cite web|url=http://www.hamrocricket.com/world-cricket/prithu-baskota-shines-in-kent-league/|title=Prithu Baskota shines in Kent League|work=Hamro Cricket}} Baskota was subsequently selected in Nepal's squad for the 2015–17 ICC World Cricket League Championship's matches against Scotland.{{cite web|url=http://www.ekantipur.com/the-kathmandu-post/2015/07/20/sports/khakurel-bhandari-out-of-scotland-clash/278652.html|title=Khakurel, Bhandari out of Scotland clash - Sports - :: The Kathmandu Post ::|work=ekantipur.com}}
In January 2021, he was named in the Bagmati Province's squad for the 2021 Prime Minister Cup. He was the highest run-scorer in the tournament, securing 215 runs.{{Cite web|title=Prime Minister Cup, 2020/21 Cricket Team Records & Stats {{!}} Most Runs|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=13832&type=tournament&type=tournamenthttps%3A%2F%2Fstats.espncricinfo.com%2Fci%2Fengine%2Frecords%2Fbatting%2Fmost_runs_career.html%3Fid%3D13832|access-date=2021-06-10|website=ESPNcricinfo}}
Man of the match awards
The following list illustrates all the matches in which Baskota has won the man of the match award while representing Nepal in international series/tournaments.{{cite web|url=http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Players/427/427773/match_awards.html|title=Matches In Which Prithu Baskota Won An Award|work=cricketarchive.co.uk}}
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! Event/Series ! Opponent ! Venue ! Match Performance |
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| 1 | {{cr|KUW}} | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, | 1.5-0-17-3 & 16(16) |
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| {{cr|UAE}} | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, | 4-0-20-3 |
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| 3 | 2014 ICC World Cup Qualifier, | {{cr|UGA}} | 59 retired hurt(51) |
References
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External links
- [http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/402549.html Prithu Baskota] on ESPNcricinfo
- [https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/427/427773/427773.html Prithu Baskota] on CricketArchive
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