Pakistan Champions Cup 2024: Complete Guide to Squads, Schedule, and Streaming Details
The Pakistan Champions Cup 2024 is ready to light up the cricketing scene from September 12 to 29. Cricket fans can look forward to an exciting showcase of talent with five competitive teams clashing for the prestigious title in this one-day tournament.
Overview of the Tournament
Set to be held at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad, the Pakistan Champions Cup 2024 brings together a dynamic blend of experienced international stars and rising talents. The competition structure includes a total of 10 league matches, followed by three knockout games leading up to the final showdown on September 29.
Participating Teams:
- Markhors
- Dolphins
- Panthers
- Stallions
- Lions
Each team boasts a strong roster of players, including many of Pakistan’s top cricketers, ensuring that the action will be both intense and entertaining.
Format and Schedule
The tournament is divided into several phases:
- League Stage: 10 matches from September 12 to 23.
- Qualifier: September 24.
- Eliminator 1: September 25.
- Eliminator 2: September 27.
- Final: September 29.
All matches begin at 3:30 PM IST (which is 3:00 PM local time).
Star Players and Team Captains
Many of Pakistan’s biggest cricketing names will take center stage in this tournament. The captains of the teams are well-known figures in the cricket world:
- Shaheen Shah Afridi leads the Lions.
- Saud Shakeel captains the Dolphins.
- Shadab Khan heads the Panthers.
- Mohammad Haris is the captain of the Stallions.
- Mohammad Rizwan leads the Markhors.
Additionally, Babar Azam, Pakistan’s national ODI and T20I skipper, will play for the Stallions, while Haris Rauf, Imam-ul-Haq, and Fakhar Zaman are among other notable players participating in the tournament.
Team Squads
Let’s take a look at the complete squads for each team in the Pakistan Champions Cup 2024:
Lions:
Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Abdullah Shafique, Aamir Jamal, Aamer Yamin, Faisal Akram, Hassan Nawaz, Hunain Shah, Imam-ul-Haq, Imran Butt, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Asghar, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Mohammad Taha, Omair Bin Yousuf, Rohail Nazir, Shahab Khan, Sharoon Siraj, Sirajuddin, Waqar Hussain.
Dolphins:
Saud Shakeel (captain), Aftab Ibrahim, Asif Ali, Awais Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Kashif Ali, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Muhammad Akhlaq, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori, Muhammad Riazullah, Noman Ali, Qasim Akram, Sameen Gul, Sarfaraz Ahmed (mentor), Sahibzada Farhan, Sufiyan Moqim, Umar Amin, Usman Qadir.
Panthers:
Shadab Khan (captain), Abdul Wahid Bangalzai, Ahmed Bashir, Ali Asfand, Ali Raza, Amad Butt, Arafat Minhas, Azan Awais, Haider Ali, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Umar, Mohammad Zeeshan, Mubasir Khan, Rehan Afridi, Rizwan Mehmood, Saim Ayub, Umar Siddiq, Usama Mir, Usman Khan, Usman Salahuddin.
Stallions:
Mohammad Haris (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Adil Amin, Azam Khan, Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Hussain Talat, Jahandad Khan, Junaid Ali, Maaz Ahmad Sadaqat, Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Amir Khan, Saad Khan, Shamyl Hussain, Shan Masood, Tayyab Tahir, Ubaid Shah, Yasir Khan, Zaman Khan.
Markhors:
Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Fakhar Zaman, Abdul Samad, Akif Javed, Ali Usman, Bilawal Bhatti, Haseebullah, Iftikhar Ahmed, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Faizan, Mohammad Imran Jnr, Mohammad Sarwar Afridi, Muhammad Imran, Naseem Shah, Nisar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Shahnawaz Dahan.
How to Watch the Pakistan Champions Cup 2024
While the tournament won’t be broadcast live on traditional TV, fans can still catch all the action through live streaming on the Tamasha Web platform. Matches will begin at 3:30 PM IST (3:00 PM local time), ensuring that cricket enthusiasts can follow the games from the comfort of their homes.
Conclusion
With a rich lineup of talented cricketers and a competitive format, the Pakistan Champions Cup 2024 promises to deliver high-octane cricket. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of one of the teams or simply looking forward to watching top-tier cricket, this tournament is set to be one of the highlights of the cricket calendar. Stay tuned for an exhilarating 17 days of cricket action!