An undated image of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. — PCB/File
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has determined to defer triangular stage of the premier first-class event, Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (QEAT) 2024-25, to accommodate the newly-introduced Champions T20 Cup.
The T20 event, part of the Champions tournaments, launched by the cricket board earlier this 12 months, will run from December 7 to 25 in Rawalpindi.
In a bid to accommodate the inaugural version of the Champions T20 Cup, the triangular stage of the continuing QEAT, scheduled to start on November 26, can be held in two phases.
In consequence, the primary two matches of the decisive stage can be held in Abbottabad whereas the remaining match and the ultimate can be held after the conclusion of the brand new event.
“To ensure all domestic players have the opportunity to compete in the much-awaited Champions T20 Cup, the PCB has rescheduled the final round matches of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy,” shared PCB in an announcement.
“The last triangular stage fixture between Lahore Whites and Sialkot will now be played from December 27 to 31, with the five-day final to follow from January 2-6. Venues for these matches will be announced in due course,” the statement added.
The cricket board has also shared the schedule of the five-team tournament, comprised of 22 matches, including six double-headers and eight single-headers.
The Champions T20 Cup will be played in “a brand new cut-throat format” to boost the depth of the competitors.
As per the format, the table-topper after the double-league stage will advance on to the ultimate, whereas the second and third-placed groups will face off in a Qualifier.
The event format may even function a platform for rising expertise to showcase their abilities, providing selectors worthwhile insights into gamers who may very well be groomed for the nationwide crew.
Moreover, standout performers might appeal to the eye of the Pakistan Tremendous League (PSL) franchises as they put together for the 2025 season and past.
Champions T20 Cup schedule
Sat, Dec 7: Stallions v Panthers (11am); Nurpur Lions v UMT Markhors (3:30pm)
Solar Dec 8: Panthers v Dolphins (12pm)
Mon, Dec 9: Stallions v Lions (12pm)
Tues, Dec 10: Dolphins v Markhors (12pm)
Wed, Dec 11: Lions v Panthers (12pm)
Thurs, Dec 12: Stallions v Markhors (11am); Dolphins v Lions (3:30pm)
Fri, Dec 13: Panthers v Markhors (11am); Stallions v Dolphins (3:30pm)
Solar, Dec 15: Stallions v Panthers (11am); Lions v Markhors (3:30pm)
Mon, Dec 16: Panthers v Dolphins (12pm)
Tues, Dec 17: Stallions v Lions (12pm)
Wed, Dec 18: Dolphins v Markhors (12pm)
Thurs, Dec 19: Lions v Panthers (12pm)
Fri, Dec 20: Stallions v Markhors (11am); Dolphins v Lions (3:30pm)
Sat, Dec 21: Panthers v Markhors (11am); Stallions v Dolphins (3:30pm)
Mon, Dec 23: Qualifier (Second ranked facet v third ranked facet) (3:30pm)
Wed, Dec 25: FINAL (3:30pm)
