The highly anticipated 50-over President’s Cup is set to kick off on October 3, 2024, featuring nine top departmental cricket teams from across Pakistan. This year’s tournament will be played in five different cities, with all matches scheduled for daylight hours, starting at 9:30 AM.
Teams and Format
The tournament will feature two groups, with teams battling it out for a total prize pool of PKR 7.75 million. The champion team will walk away with PKR 5 million, while the runner-up will secure PKR 2.5 million.
Group A will consist of the following teams:
- Higher Education Commission (HEC)
- Khan Research Laboratories (KRL)
- State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)
- Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
Group B will include:
- Eshaal Associates
- Ghani Glass
- Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL)
- Pakistan Television (PTV)
- Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL)
Group Stages and Venues
Matches for Group A will take place across the northern cities of Abbottabad, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi. Meanwhile, Group B matches will be held in Faisalabad and Lahore, bringing the excitement of domestic cricket to these cricket-loving regions.
SNGPL, the defending champions from the previous edition, are set to open the tournament with a thrilling match against Ghani Glass on October 3 at the Saeed Sports City Bedian in Lahore.
Knockouts and Final
The tournament will culminate with two semi-final matches scheduled for October 13 and 14, with the grand finale to be held on October 16. Specific venues and start times for the semi-finals and final will be announced soon, adding an extra layer of anticipation for fans eager to see which teams will make it to the final stages.
Stakes and Rewards
The President’s Cup promises intense competition as the teams vie for the coveted title and the lucrative rewards. With a mix of experienced and emerging players representing prestigious departments, the tournament is expected to showcase high-quality cricket, providing a platform for players to shine and make a mark on the national stage.
Keep an eye out for updates as the tournament unfolds, bringing together some of the most talented cricketers from Pakistan’s top departments in this exciting 50-over format competition.
