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The Pakistan Champions T20 Cup 2024 is set to light up the cricketing calendar, bringing together the nation’s top T20 talent in a competitive and thrilling tournament. Organized by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), this event aims to bridge the gap between domestic and international cricket, providing a platform for players to showcase their skills on a national stage.
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Tournament Overview
- Start Date: December 07, 2024
- Final: December 25, 2024
- Format: Single-league format followed by playoffs.
- Venue: Rawalpindi Stadium, Rawalpindi (all 21 matches).
Five teams will battle it out over two weeks of exhilarating cricket:
- 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)
Team Squad
Lake City Panthers
Abdul Wahid Bangalzai, Ali Raza, Amad Butt, Danish Aziz, Haider Ali, Hasan Ali, Irfanullah Shah, Mohammad Umar, Mohammad Zeeshan, Mubasir Khan, Rehan Afridi, Rizwan Mehmood, Saad Baig, Sharjeel Khan, Umar Siddiq, Usama Mir
Nurpur Lions
Aamer Yamin, Arif Yaqoob, Hasan Nawaz, Hunain Shah, Imam-ul-Haq, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Basit, Mohammad Faiq, Mohammad Junaid, Mohammad Siraj, Mohammad Taha, Musa Khan, Rohail Nazir, Sajjad Ali Hashmi, Shahab Khan
UMT Markhors
Abdul Samad, Akif Javed, Ali Shafique, Ali Shan, Ali Usman, Bilawal Bhatti, Bismillah Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay, Mohammad Faizan, Mohammad Imran Jnr, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rameez Jnr, Mohammad Sarwar Afridi, Muhammad Imran Randhawa, Muhammad Shehzad, Niaz Khan, Nisar Ahmed, Saad Masood, Zahid Mehmood
Engro Dolphins
Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Ihsanullah, Kashif Ali, Khubaib Khalil, Mirza Tahir Baig, Muhammad Akhlaq, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori, Salman Afridi, Salman Irshad, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shayan Sheikh, Umar Amin
ABL Stallions
Abdul Faseeh, Ahmed Safi Abdullah, Azam Khan, Hussain Talat, Maaz Sadaqat, Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Amir Khan, Mohammad Mohsin, Nasir Nawaz, Shoaib Malik, Tahir Hussain, Ubaid Shah, Yasir Khan, Zaman Khan
Pakistan Champions T20 Cup 2024 Most Runs (T20)
Hussain Talat leads the pack with an impressive 299 runs in 7 matches at a stellar strike rate of 158.20. His ability to anchor innings and accelerate when needed has been crucial, highlighted by 7 towering sixes.
Hasan Nawaz, with 285 runs in 8 matches, follows closely. Known for his power-hitting, Hasan has struck a remarkable 15 sixes at a strike rate of 144.67, making him a game-changer.
Haider Ali, a consistent performer, has accumulated 276 runs in 7 matches at an explosive strike rate of 167.27, including 17 sixes, the highest in the tournament so far. Imam-ul-Haq, with his signature elegance, has amassed 255 runs at a strike rate of 137.10, adding stability to his side’s batting order.
Contributors like Umar Siddiq (230 runs), Maaz Sadaqat (228 runs), and Khawaja Nafay (207 runs) have also impressed with their ability to score under pressure. Mohammad Haris has added a quickfire 196 runs at a strike rate of 148.48, making vital contributions.
As the tournament progresses, these batsmen have continued to light up the stage with their stroke play, ensuring competitive matches and thrilling finishes. The performances so far underline the depth of batting talent in Pakistan’s domestic circuit.
| Player | MAT | RUNS | SR | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Hussain Talat | 7 | 299 | 158.20 | 7 |
| 2. Hasan Nawaz | 8 | 285 | 144.67 | 15 |
| 3. Haider Ali | 7 | 276 | 167.27 | 17 |
| 4. Imam ul Haq | 8 | 255 | 137.10 | 4 |
| 5. Umar Siddiq | 7 | 230 | 122.99 | 8 |
| 6. Maaz Sadaqat | 7 | 228 | 131.03 | 6 |
| 7. Khawaja Nafay | 7 | 207 | 137.09 | 10 |
| 8. Mohammad Haris | 7 | 196 | 148.48 | 7 |
| 9. Saad Masood | 7 | 147 | 144.12 | 7 |
| 10. Fakhar Zaman | 7 | 145 | 129.46 | 3 |
Pakistan Champions T20 Cup 2024 Top Wicket Taker (T20)
Leading the charts is Muhammad Musa, who has claimed 16 wickets in 8 matches, including a brilliant 4/14. His ability to strike at regular intervals, with a strike rate of just 12.00, has made him a standout performer.
Close behind is Mohammad Ali, who has picked up 15 wickets in 7 matches, with a remarkable best of 4/13 and an outstanding strike rate of 10.60.
Shahid Aziz, with 14 scalps in 8 matches, has been another consistent wicket-taker. His best of 4/20 underscores his knack for delivering in crunch moments. Both Usman Tariq and Nisar Ahmad have 12 wickets to their names, with best figures of 3/25 and 4/22, respectively, demonstrating their effectiveness in containing runs and breaking partnerships.
Other notable contributors include Akif Javed (10 wickets) and Khushdil Shah (9 wickets), whose accuracy and control have added depth to their bowling units. Leg-spinner Usama Mir has also impressed with a haul of 8 wickets, including a 4/23 performance.
These bowlers have brought excitement and balance to the tournament, ensuring batters are constantly challenged in the competitive environment.
| Player | MAT | WK | BBI | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Muhammad Musa | 8 | 16 | 4/14 | 12.00 |
| 2. Mohammad Ali | 7 | 15 | 4/13 | 10.60 |
| 3. Shahid Aziz | 8 | 14 | 4/20 | 12.14 |
| 4. Usman Tariq | 7 | 12 | 3/25 | 14.00 |
| 5. Nisar Ahmad | 7 | 12 | 4/22 | 13.50 |
| 6. Akif Javed | 7 | 10 | 2/16 | 16.80 |
| 7. Khushdil Shah | 7 | 9 | 2/22 | 15.33 |
| 8. Usama Mir | 7 | 8 | 4/23 | 19.50 |
| 9. Mohammad Wasim | 4 | 6 | 3/28 | 15.33 |
| 10. Amad Butt | 7 | 6 | 3/19 | 20.67 |
What to Expect Next?
As the group stage nears its conclusion, the focus will shift to the playoffs, with the top three teams fighting for a spot in the final. The tournament promises intense cricketing action and a platform for emerging talent to shine.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Pakistan Champions T20 Cup 2024!
