Pakistan’s biggest first-class cricket event, the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, is all set to kick off on 26 October. The Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2024 schedule has been eagerly awaited, with 18 teams set to battle it out in a four-day tournament that stretches until 19 December. It’s going to be an exciting time for cricket lovers, as the event brings together top teams from 16 regions, all eager to claim the trophy.
Teams in the competition include Abbottabad, AJK, Bahawalpur, Dera Murad Jamali, Faisalabad, FATA, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Karachi Blues, Karachi Whites, Lahore Whites, Lahore Blues, Larkana, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, Rawalpindi, and Sialkot. With such a diverse lineup, fans can expect some intense rivalries and action-packed matches as players give their all to make their mark according to the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2024 schedule.
Karachi Region Whites will step in as the defending champions this year. Last time, under Sarfaraz Ahmed’s captaincy, they clinched a massive 456-run victory against Faisalabad in the final at Gaddafi Stadium, from 22 to 26 October 2023. The team’s goal now will be to repeat the same feat and keep the title.
Abdullah Khurram Niazi, Director of Domestic Cricket Operations, shared his excitement, saying the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy isn’t just any tournament but a platform to show the country’s best cricket talent. He emphasized that this event helps prepare players for the international stage and strengthens domestic cricket.
Following a successful Champions One-Day Cup, the management is geared up for another smooth run. With the Trophy being at the center of Pakistan’s domestic cricket setup and the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2024 schedule packed with thrilling clashes, fans are in for a treat.