Cricket enthusiasts in Pakistan are gearing up for an exciting sporting event, the Pakistan Cup 2023, which is all set to kick off on November 1 and continue its cricketing fervor until November 19. Organized by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the Pakistan Cup is a prestigious national domestic List A (one-day) cricket tournament that showcases the talents of budding and established cricketers.
This year, the tournament features eight formidable teams, each vying for supremacy on the cricketing field. Let’s take a closer look at the tournament details and the participating teams.
The Lineup
The following eight teams are all geared up to give their best in the upcoming Pakistan Cup 2023:
- Faisalabad Region
- Federally Administered Tribal Areas
- Lahore Region Blues
- Lahore Region Whites
- Karachi Region Whites
- Multan Region
- Peshawar Region
- Rawalpindi Region
Tournament Format
According to the Pakistan Cup 2023 schedule, the competition will kick off with a round-robin format. Each team will have the chance to face all the other sides, showcasing their cricketing prowess.
As the league stage unfolds, the top four performing teams will secure their places in the semi-finals, scheduled for November 16 and 17. The cricketing intensity will culminate in the much-anticipated Pakistan Cup 2023 final on November 19.
Venues
The cricketing action will be spread across five venues that have been chosen to host the Pakistan Cup 2023 matches. The following stadiums are where the players will exhibit their skills and fans will cheer their teams to victory:
- Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- Mirpur Cricket Stadium
- Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- Abbottabad Cricket Stadium
- Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
These venues have witnessed many memorable cricketing battles, and they are all set to provide the perfect backdrop for the Pakistan Cup 2023.
A Glimpse into the Past
The previous edition of the Pakistan Cup saw Central Punjab clinching victory. They showcased their cricketing finesse and emerged victorious by defeating Balochistan by 50 runs in the final.
How to Watch in India
Cricket aficionados in India who wish to catch the live action of the Pakistan Cup 2023 can do so by tuning in to the Pakistan Cricket Board’s YouTube channel, where the matches will be available for live streaming.
Please note that there will be no live telecast of the Pakistan Cup 2023 on any television channel in India. Therefore, cricket enthusiasts are encouraged to join the online cricketing community and witness the thrilling moments as they unfold on the field.
Pakistan Cup 2023 schedule and live match start times
All timings are in India Standard Time (IST)
| Day and Date | Match | Venue | Time |
| Wednesday, November 1 | Lahore Region Whites vs Lahore Region Blues | Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 10:00 AM |
| Wednesday, November 1 | Peshawar Region vs Karachi Region Whites | Mirpur Cricket Stadium, Mirpur | 10:00 AM |
| Wednesday, November 1 | Faisalabad Region vs Multan Region | Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 10:00 AM |
| Wednesday, November 1 | Federally Administered Tribal Areas vs Rawalpindi Region | Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad | 10:00 AM |
| Friday, November 3 | Lahore Region Whites vs Multan Region | Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad | 10:00 AM |
| Friday, November 3 | Peshawar Region vs Rawalpindi Region | Mirpur Cricket Stadium, Mirpur | 10:00 AM |
| Friday, November 3 | Faisalabad Region vs Lahore Region Blues | Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 10:00 AM |
| Friday, November 3 | Federally Administered Tribal Areas vs Karachi Region Whites | Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 10:00 AM |
| Sunday, November 5 | Lahore Region Whites vs Rawalpindi Region | Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 10:00 AM |
| Sunday, November 5 | Peshawar Region vs Multan Region | Mirpur Cricket Stadium, Mirpur | 10:00 AM |
| Sunday, November 5 | Faisalabad Region vs Karachi Region Whites | Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad | 10:00 AM |
| Sunday, November 5 | Federally Administered Tribal Areas vs Lahore Region Blues | Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 10:00 AM |
| Tuesday, November 7 | Lahore Region Whites vs Karachi Region Whites | Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 10:00 AM |
| Tuesday, November 7 | Peshawar Region vs Lahore Region Blues | Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 10:00 AM |
| Tuesday, November 7 | Faisalabad Region vs Rawalpindi Region | Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad | 10:00 AM |
| Tuesday, November 7 | Federally Administered Tribal Areas vs Multan Region | Mirpur Cricket Stadium, Mirpur | 10:00 AM |
| Thursday, November 9 | Lahore Region Whites vs Federally Administered Tribal Area | Mirpur Cricket Stadium, Mirpur | 10:00 AM |
| Thursday, November 9 | Faisalabad Region vs Peshawar Region | Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 10:00 AM |
| Thursday, November 9 | Karachi Region Whites vs Rawalpindi Region | Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 10:00 AM |
| Thursday, November 9 | Lahore Region Blues vs Multan Region | Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad | 10:00 AM |
| Saturday, November 11 | Lahore Region Whites vs Peshawar Region | Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad | 10:00 AM |
| Saturday, November 11 | Federally Administered Tribal Areas vs Faisalabad Region | Mirpur Cricket Stadium, Mirpur | 10:00 AM |
| Saturday, November 11 | Rawalpindi Region vs Lahore Region Blues | Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 10:00 AM |
| Saturday, November 11 | Karachi Region Whites vs Multan Region | Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 10:00 AM |
| Monday, November 13 | Lahore Region Whites vs Faisalabad Region | Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 10:00 AM |
| Monday, November 13 | Federally Administered Tribal Areas vs Peshawar Region | Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad | 10:00 AM |
| Monday, November 13 | Rawalpindi Region vs Multan Region | Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 10:00 AM |
| Monday, November 13 | Karachi Region Whites vs Lahore Region Blues | Mirpur Cricket Stadium, Mirpur | 10:00 AM |
| Thursday, November 16 | Semi-final 1 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 10:00 AM |
| Friday, November 17 | Semi-final 2 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 10:00 AM |
| Sunday, November 19 | Pakistan Cup 2023 final | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 10:00 AM |
The Pakistan Cup 2023 promises to be a cricketing spectacle, where talent meets determination. With the participating teams gearing up for fierce competition, cricket lovers can expect some unforgettable moments on the pitch. It’s a time for the nation to unite in celebrating the sport they are passionate about, and the Pakistan Cup 2023 is set to be a significant chapter in Pakistan’s cricketing history.