The Pakistan Champions Cup T20, 2024/25, is set to electrify cricket fans with a fortnight of intense competition, showcasing the best of Pakistan’s domestic cricket talent.
Organized by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), this tournament aims to bridge the gap between domestic and international cricket, offering a platform for young players to showcase their skills alongside seasoned professionals.
The Pakistan Champions Cup T20, 2024/25, follows a single-league format where each team competes against all others once.
The top three teams from the league stage will advance to the playoffs. The team finishing in first place secures a direct entry to the final, while the second and third-placed teams face off in a qualifier match to determine the other finalist.
Pakistan Champions Cup T20, 2024/25: Teams & Squads
- ABL Stallions (Captain: Mohammad Haris)
- Engro Dolphins (Captain: Faheem Ashraf)
- Lake City Panthers (Captain: Shadab Khan)
- Nurpur Lions (Captain: Imam-ul-Haq)
- UMT Markhors (Captain: Iftikhar Ahmed)
Following are the details about each team and their complete squads:
1. ABL Stallions
The ABL Stallions, captained by Mohammad Haris, are a dynamic squad blending youth and experience. The team is mentored by former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik, who also features as a player. With explosive talents like Zaman Khan and Azam Khan in their ranks, the Stallions aim to gallop to glory in this tournament.
| Player Name | Role & Batting/Bowling Style |
|---|---|
| Mohammad Haris | Captain, Wicket-keeper & Right-hand Batter |
| Azam Khan | Wicket-keeper & Right-hand Batter |
| Hussain Talat | Allrounder (Left-hand Bat & Right-arm Medium fast) |
| Maaz Sadaqat | Allrounder (Left-hand Bat & Slow Left-arm Orthodox) |
| Mehran Mumtaz | Bowling All-rounder, Left Arm Spinner |
| Mohammad Amir Khan | Right-arm Medium Bowler |
| Mohammad Mohsin | Allrounder (Right-hand Batter & Offbreak Bowler) |
| Nasir Nawaz | Right-arm Medium fast |
| Shoaib Malik | Allrounder (Right-hand Batert & Offbreak Bowler) |
| Tahir Hussain | Left-arm Medium |
| Ubaid Shah | Right-arm Fast Medium |
| Yasir Khan | Top-order Batter |
| Zaman Khan | Right-arm Fast Bowler |
| Mohammad Ali | Right Arm Medium Fast Bowler |
| Usman Tariq | Right arm Offbreak Bowler |
2. Engro Dolphins
Led by all-rounder Faheem Ashraf, the Engro Dolphins are a formidable team with a sharp focus on balancing aggression and composure.
Mentored by former captain Misbah-ul-Haq, the Dolphins are expected to make a splash with their seasoned players like Asif Ali and emerging talents like Salman Irshad.
| Player Name | Role & Batting/Bowling Style |
|---|---|
| Faheem Ashraf | Captain, Allrounder (Left hand Batter & Right-arm Medium Bowler) |
| Asif Ali | Middle-order Batter (Right-hand) |
| Kashif Ali | Right-arm Medium Fast Bowler |
| Mirza Tahir Baig | Top-order Batter (Right-hand) |
| Mohammad Huraira | Top-order Batter (Right-hand) |
| Salman Irshad | Right-arm Fast Medium (Bowler) |
| Muhammad Akhlaq | Wicketkeeper, Right-hand batter |
| Qasim Akram | All-rounder (Right-hand Batter & Off-break Bowler) |
| Sahibzada Farhan | Middle-order Batter (Right-hand) |
| Sameen Gul | Right-arm Medium Fast Bowler |
| Shayan Sheikh | All-rounder (Right hand Batter & Slow Left arm Orthodox |
| Umar Amin | Middle-order Batter (Left-hand) |
| Ihsanullah | Right-arm Medium Fast Bowler |
| Muhammad Suleman | Right-hand Middle order Batter |
| Mohammad Rameez Jnr | Right-hand Legbreak Googly Bowler |
3. Lake City Panthers
The Lake City Panthers, captained by Shadab Khan, bring an aggressive style of cricket to the tournament.
With the legendary Waqar Younis as their mentor, the team boasts exciting players like Abdul Wahid Bangalzai and Haider Ali, promising thrilling performances on the field.
| Player Name | Role & Batting/Bowling Style |
|---|---|
| Shadab Khan | Captain, All-rounder (Right-hand Batsman, Legbreak Spinner) |
| Abdul Wahid Bangalzai | Right-hand Top-order Batter |
| Ahmed Bashir | Right-arm Medium Fast Bowler |
| Amad Butt | Allrounder (Right-hand Bat & Medium Fast Bowler) |
| Danish Aziz | Allrounder, Left-hand (Middle-order Bat & Slow Orthodox) |
| Haider Ali | Middle-order Batter (Right-hand) |
| Hasan Ali | Right-arm Medium-fast Bowler |
| Mohammad Umar | Right-arm Medium-fast Bowler |
| Mubasir Khan | All-rounder, Right-hand Bat & Righ-arm Offbreak Bowler |
| Rehan Afridi | Wicket-keeper & Right-hand Batter |
| Rizwan Mehmood | Right hand Batsman |
| Saad Baig | Wicket-keeper & Left-hand Batter |
| Sharjeel Khan | Left-hand Opening Batsman |
| Umar Siddiq | Wicket-keeper, Left-hand Batsman |
| Usama Mir | Right-arm Legbreak Bowler |
4. Nurpur Lions
Under the captaincy of Imam-ul-Haq, the Nurpur Lions roar with a blend of flair and consistency.
Mentored by Sarfaraz Ahmed, the team features promising young stars like Khushdil Shah and experienced campaigners like Aamer Yamin.
| Player Name | Role & Batting/Bowling Style |
|---|---|
| Imam-ul-Haq | Captain & Left-hand Opening Batter |
| Aamer Yamin | Allrounder (Right-hand Batsman & Right-arm Medium-fast Bowler) |
| Arif Yaqoob | Right-hand Legbreak Bowler |
| Faisal Akram | Left-arm Wrist-spin Bowler |
| Hasan Nawaz | Right-hand Batsman |
| Khushdil Shah | Left-hand Bat & Slow Left-arm Orthodox Bowler |
| Mohammad Junaid | Allrounder (Left-hand Bat & Slow Left-arm Orthodox Bowler) |
| Mohammad Salman | Slow Left-arm Orthodox Bowler |
| Mohammad Taha | Allrounder (Left-hand Bat & Slow Left-arm Orthodox) |
| Musa Khan | Right-hand Medium-fast Bowler |
| Rohail Nazir | Wicketkeeper, Right-hand Batsman |
| Shahid Aziz | Allrounder, Right-hand Batsman & Right-arm Medium-fast Bowler |
| Zeeshan Malik | Right-hand Opening Batsman |
| Mohammad Awais Zafar | Right-hand Batsman |
| Shahab Khan | Allrounder, Left-hand Batsman & Left-arm Medium-fast Bowler |
5. UMT Markhors
Captained by Iftikhar Ahmed and mentored by Saqlain Mushtaq, the UMT Markhors are determined to make their mark.
With the inclusion of explosive batsman Fakhar Zaman and seasoned campaigner Bilawal Bhatti, the team promises to bring an aggressive edge to the tournament.
| Player Name | Role & Batting/Bowling Style |
|---|---|
| Iftikhar Ahmed | Captain, All-rounder (Right-hand Bat, Right-arm Offbreak) |
| Abdul Samad | Right-hand Middle-order Batsman |
| Akif Javed | Left-arm Medium-fast Bowler |
| Bilawal Bhatti | Right-arm Medium-fast Bowler |
| Fakhar Zaman | Left-hand Opening Batsman |
| Mohammad Nawaz | Allrounder, Left-hand Bat & Slow Left-arm Orthodox |
| Mohammad Faizan | Allrounder, Right-hand Bat & Right-arm Medium-fast Bowler |
| Nisar Ahmed | Right-arm Medium-fast Bowler |
| Saad Masood | Allrounder (Right hand Bat & Right arm Offbreak) |
| Zahid Mehmood | Right-arm Legbreak Bowler |
| Mohammad Imran Jnr | Left-arm Medium-fast Bowler |
| Muhammad Shehzad | Right-arm Medium-fast Bowler |
| Ali Shan | Right-hand Batsman |
| Bismillah Khan | Wicketkeeper, Right-hand Batsman |
| Khawaja Mohammad Nafay | Right-hand Batsman |
Each team brings unique strengths, star players, and exciting prospects to the tournament, making the Pakistan Champions Cup T20, 2024/25, a thrilling competition to watch!
- Shoaib Malik (ABL Stallions): Veteran all-rounder bringing vast experience.
- Faheem Ashraf (Engro Dolphins): Dynamic all-rounder with match-winning abilities.
- Shadab Khan (Lake City Panthers): Renowned leg-spinner and aggressive middle-order batter.
- Imam-ul-Haq (Nurpur Lions): Consistent top-order batter.
- Iftikhar Ahmed (UMT Markhors): Explosive middle-order batter and handy off-spinner.
Pakistan Champions Cup T20, 2024/25: Schedule & Fixtures
The tournament will be played from December 7, 2024, to December 25, 2024, with 21 matches scheduled, including playoffs and the final. All matches will be hosted at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, known for its high-scoring games.
| Match # | Timings (IST) | Matches | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11:30 AM | Nurpur Lions vs UMT Markhors | Markhors won by 4 Wkts |
| 2 | 04:00 PM | ABL Stallions vs Lake City Panthers | Stallions won by 35 Runs |
| 3 | 12:30 PM | Lake City Panthers vs Engro Dolphins | Panthers won by 8 Wkts |
| 4 | 12:30 PM | ABL Stallions vs Nurpur Lions | Stallions won by 12 Runs |
| 5 | 12:30 PM | Engro Dolphins vs UMT Markhors | TBD |
| 6 | 12:30 PM | Nurpur Lions vs Lake City Panthers | TBD |
| 7 | 11:30 AM | ABL Stallions vs UMT Markhors | TBD |
| 8 | 04:00 PM | Engro Dolphins vs Nurpur Lions | TBD |
| 9 | 11:30 AM | ABL Stallions vs Engro Dolphins | TBD |
| 10 | 04:00 PM | Lake City Panthers vs UMT Markhors | TBD |
| 11 | 11:30 AM | ABL Stallions vs Lake City Panthers | TBD |
| 12 | 04:00 PM | Nurpur Lions vs UMT Markhors | TBD |
| 13 | 12:30 PM | Lake City Panthers vs Engro Dolphins | TBD |
| 14 | 12:30 PM | Engro Dolphins vs UMT Markhors | TBD |
| 15 | 12:30 PM | Nurpur Lions vs Lake City Panthers | TBD |
| 16 | 11:30 AM | ABL Stallions vs UMT Markhors | TBD |
| 17 | 04:00 PM | ABL Stallions vs Nurpur Lions | TBD |
| 18 | 11:30 AM | Lake City Panthers vs UMT Markhors | TBD |
| 19 | 04:00 PM | ABL Stallions vs Engro Dolphins | TBD |
| 20 | 04:00 PM | Qualifier (2nd vs 3rd Place) | TBD |
| 21 | 04:00 PM | Final (TBD) | TBD |
Points Table of Pakistan Champions Cup T20, 2024/25
The points table will track each team’s performance throughout the tournament, including wins, losses, net run rate (NRR), and total points.
| Rank | Teams | Matches | Wins | Losses | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ABL Stallions | 2 | 2 | 0 | – | 4 |
| 2 | UMT Markhors | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | 2 |
| 3 | Lake City Panthers | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | 2 |
| 4 | Nurpur Lions | 2 | 0 | 2 | – | 0 |
| 5 | Engro Dolphins | 1 | 0 | 1 | – | 0 |
Broadcasters & Live Streaming
- TV Broadcast: PTV Sports
- Live Streaming: Available on Fancode App, A-Sports and Youtube.
Records [Most Runs & Wickets]
| Batsmen | Inns | Runs | Average | Best Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hussain Talat (Stallions) | 2 | 152 | 152 | 101 (50) n.o. |
| Haider Ali (Panthers) | 2 | 100 | 55 | 54 (26) |
| Mohammad Haris (Stallions) | 2 | 80 | 55 | 55 (37) |
| Bowlers | Inns | Wickets | Economy | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usman Tariq (Panthers) | 2 | 5 | 6.0 | 3 for 25 (4 ov) |
| Mohammad Ali (Panthers) | 2 | 4 | 7.12 | 3 for 33 (4 ov) |
| Mohammad Ibtisam (Panthers) | 2 | 4 | 8.00 | 2 for 30 (4 ov) |
| Mohammad Salman (Lions) | 1 | 3 | 5.25 | 3 for 21 (4 ov) |
| Amad Butt (Panthers) | 2 | 3 | 8.62 | 3 for 19 (4 ov) |
Summary & Highlights of Pakistan Champions T20 Cup 2024-25
Match #1: ABL Stallions vs Lake City Panthers [Summary & Highlights]
UTM Markhors won the toss and opted to field first. They scored 150 runs for 7 in respective 20 overs where lower middle order batter Muhammad Awais Zafar played an unbeaten knock of 40 off 34. The one down batter Hasan Nawaz (22 off 13) shown some intension on top but he couldn’t convert his exciting small-knock into the bigger one.
The medium-fast bowler ‘Nisar Ahmad’ was on target from 2nd over of the match, bowled brilliantly throughout the match & with 2 for 21 in his 4 over spell. The allrounder Mohammad Sarwar bowled an economical spell of 3 overs where he conceded just 11 runs & took 2 important wickets. Another allrounder Saad Masood also took 2 wickets for 20 in his 3 overs.
In reply, UMT Markhors were shaky in the start because of first over loss in shape of their opener batter Khawaja Nafar. They lose 3 wickets for 50 runs, including their main batsman Fakhar Zaman 28 (25). But, Iftikhar Ahmad lead from the front as a skipper and played a handy knock of 42 off 34 (not out) where young allrounder Saad Masood 26 (16) supported him till end.
Mohammad Salman was impressive throughout the innings & took 3 wickets for just 21 runs in his 4 overs. Shahid Aziz (4-0-27-2) also tried his best but other fellow bowlers were not supportive enough for Nurpur Lions.
UMT Markhors won the match by 4 wickets in just 19 overs, Saad Masood for his allrounder performances earned Man of the Match award.
Match #2: ABL Stallions vs Lake City Panthers [Summary & Highlights]
In the 2nd match, Captain of Lake City Panthers ‘Shadab Khan’ won the toss and invited skipper ‘Mohammad Haris’ of ABL Stallions to bat first.
Stallions were positive and sensible from the start, scored 50 runs in just 5.5 overs. Openers Yasir Khan 27 (15) & Maaz Sadaqat 19 (16) led the foundation for the upcoming batters.
Mohammad Haris came at #3 and scored a brilliant fifty but the great thing about the first part of match was the 128 (72) runs partnership b/w both Haris & Hussain Talat. Not only this, Hussain scored an unbeaten century knock of 101 (50) and helped Stallions to set a massive total of 217 on board.
All the Panthers bowlers proved out to be costly, where allrounder Mohammad Ibtisam shown some resistance and took 2 for 36 in 4 overs. Muhammad Umar (4-0-34-1) was the another wicket-taker of the innings.
Lake City Panther lost their opener Abdul Wahid Bangalzai 4 (6) earlier on but Umar Saddiq & Haider Ali played aggressive knocks. Panthers lost good-looking Umar Saddiq 24 (16) on the last ball of batting powerplay, ends on 66/2 in 6 overs.
Haider Ali completed his fifty in quick style & played a gem of an innings, but lost his wicket when he was dealing in boundaries. Haider scored 54 (26). Mubasir Khan 29 (19) also played a cameo knock but the target was big, so upcoming batters couldn’t even get closer to the target.
Stallions bowlers bounce back in the game after the first phase of 2nd innings, courtousy, brillinat spin bowling from Usman Tariq (4-0-25-3) and than Mohammad Ali (4-0-33-3) rapped up things for them. Panthers managed to score 181 runs in 19.1 overs, and lost the game by 35 runs.
Hussain Talat for his brilliant century knock declared as player of the match.
Match #3: Engro Dolphins vs Lake City Panthers [Summary & Highlights]
Lake City Panthers won the toss and Captain Haider Ali asked Engro Dolphins to bat first.
Dolphins lost 3 for 35 in Powerplay where they lost important wickets because of brilliant bowling by young pacers of Panthers, Ali Raza & Ibtisam.
It was struggle for Dolphins throughout the innings where their batters contributed a bit, took starts but couldn’t convert them into big knocks. Opener Mohammad Huraira 37 (32) lost his wicket just when he was looking good, likewise, Mohammad Suleman contributed with 34 (27). The wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Ghazi Ghori played a cameo knock of 27 off 16 and also allrounder Shayan Sheikh scored 20 off 12.
Dolphins managed to score 160 runs in respective 20 overs. The standout bowling performer from Panthers was allrounder Amad Butt 4-0-19-3, Mohammad Ibtisam 4-1-30-2 & Ali Raza 4-0-34-1.
In reply, Panthers openers were aggressive from the over #1 and they took on rusty looking Dophins attack. Sharjeel 14 (10) was the first scalp when the score was 37 in just 3.3 overs. The upcoming batter & man in form ‘Haider Ali’ played an aggressive knock once again & contributed 46 off 26. Haider lost his wicket after a 101 (65) with wicket-keeper batsman Umar Siddiq.
Umar was there till the end and smashed an outstanding knock of 78 (53) with help of 8 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 147.17. The other finisher allrounder Mubasir Khan scored 16 off 6, smashed a Six to wrap up the proceeding.
Salman Irshad 3-0-26-2 was the only wicket-taker of Dolphins, no other bowler contributes any notable performance.
Lake City Panthers chased the target in just 16 overs by losing just 2 wickets, and won the match by 8 wickets. Umar Siddiq earned player of the match award for his exciting knock.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the purpose of the Pakistan Champions Cup T20?
The tournament aims to elevate domestic cricket standards, bridge the gap with international formats, and provide young players a platform to shine.
2. How many teams are participating?
Five teams: ABL Stallions, Engro Dolphins, Lake City Panthers, Nurpur Lions, and UMT Markhors.
3. How can I watch the matches live?
You can stream all matches live on the Fancode app and website.
4. What is the format of the tournament?
Each team plays all others once in a league format, with the top three progressing to the playoffs.
The Pakistan Champions Cup T20, 2024/25, promises thrilling cricket action, emerging talent, and intense competition. Stay tuned for match updates and enjoy the best of Pakistan’s domestic T20 cricket!