Monitoring Desk
Pakistan’s premier domestic T20 competition, the National T20 Cup 2024-25, is set to begin on March 14, bringing together 18 teams from 16 regions for an electrifying contest. A total of 39 matches will be played across three major venues: Faisalabad, Lahore, and Multan.
The Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad will serve as the tournament’s central hub, hosting 23 matches, including the knockout rounds. Meanwhile, Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium and LCCA Ground, along with Multan Cricket Stadium, will also stage key fixtures.
Prize Money & Tournament Format
A PKR 9.4 million prize pool is up for grabs, with the winning team taking home PKR 5 million, while the runners-up will receive PKR 2.5 million.
The teams have been divided into four groups, with the top two sides from each advancing to the quarter-finals on March 23-24 in Faisalabad. The semi-finals are scheduled for March 26, while the grand finale will take place on March 27 at the same venue.
Group Stage Lineup
Group A: Karachi Region (Blues), Lahore Region (Whites), Larkana Region, Peshawar Region, Quetta Region
Group B: Karachi Region (Whites) (Defending Champions), Bahawalpur Region, Dera Murad Jamali Region, Islamabad Region, Lahore Region (Blues)
Group C: Abbottabad Region, Faisalabad Region, Hyderabad Region, Rawalpindi Region
Group D: AJK Region, FATA Region, Multan Region, Sialkot Region
Match Schedule & Timings
The tournament will feature double-header matches, ensuring non-stop action:
Faisalabad Matches
Opening clash: Karachi Whites vs. Islamabad Region (7 PM)
Second match: 11 PM
Lahore & Multan Matches
First match: 4:30 PM
Second match: 9 PM
With top domestic talent set to showcase their skills, the National T20 Cup 2024-25 promises high-octane cricket, competitive rivalries, and thrilling moments for fans nationwide.
