The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the schedule for the highly anticipated Bahria Town Champions Cup T20 2024, set to take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from December 7 to December 25. The tournament promises to be an action-packed affair, featuring some of the top cricketing talents from across the country.
Tournament Format and Fixtures
The Champions Cup will see five teams — Nurpur Lions, UMT Markhors, ABL Stallions, Engro Dolphins and Lake City Panthers — battle it out in a round-robin format, followed by a qualifier and the grand final. The opening day of the tournament will feature a double-header, with Nurpur Lions taking on UMT Markhors in the morning game and ABL Stallions locking horns with Lake City Panthers in the afternoon clash.
The league stage will run until December 21, with each team facing the others twice. The top three teams will qualify for the knockout stages, with the second and third-placed sides competing in a qualifier on December 23. The winner of the qualifier will face the table-toppers in the final, scheduled for December 25 at 3:30 PM.
PCB’s Vision for the Tournament
The Champions Cup is part of PCB’s initiative to promote domestic cricket and provide emerging players with a platform to showcase their skills. Fans can catch all the action live at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, with tickets available online at pcb.tcs.com.pk or at designated TCS Express Centers and Chandni Chowk Box Office, Rawalpindi.
The Bahria Town Champions Cup T20 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting event that promises high-octane cricket and a chance to witness future stars of Pakistan cricket in action.
Schedule for Champions T20 Cup:
| Date | Time | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 7-Dec-24 | 11:00 AM | Nurpur Lions vs UMT Markhors |
| 7-Dec-24 | 3:30 PM | ABL Stallions vs Lake City Panthers |
| 8-Dec-24 | 12:00 PM | Lake City Panthers vs Engro Dolphins |
| 9-Dec-24 | 12:00 PM | ABL Stallions vs Nurpur Lions |
| 10-Dec-24 | 12:00 PM | Engro Dolphins vs UMT Markhors |
| 11-Dec-24 | 12:00 PM | Nurpur Lions vs Lake City Panthers |
| 12-Dec-24 | 11:00 AM | ABL Stallions vs UMT Markhors |
| 12-Dec-24 | 3:30 PM | Engro Dolphins vs Nurpur Lions |
| 13-Dec-24 | 12:00 PM | ABL Stallions vs Engro Dolphins |
| 13-Dec-24 | 3:30 PM | Lake City Panthers vs UMT Markhors |
| 15-Dec-24 | 11:00 AM | ABL Stallions vs Lake City Panthers |
| 15-Dec-24 | 3:30 PM | Nurpur Lions vs UMT Markhors |
| 17-Dec-24 | 12:00 PM | Lake City Panthers vs Engro Dolphins |
| 18-Dec-24 | 12:00 PM | Engro Dolphins vs UMT Markhors |
| 19-Dec-24 | 12:00 PM | Nurpur Lions vs Lake City Panthers |
| 20-Dec-24 | 11:00 AM | ABL Stallions vs UMT Markhors |
| 20-Dec-24 | 3:30 PM | Engro Dolphins vs Nurpur Lions |
| 21-Dec-24 | 11:00 AM | Lake City Panthers vs UMT Markhors |
| 21-Dec-24 | 3:30 PM | ABL Stallions vs Engro Dolphins |
| 23-Dec-24 | 3:30 PM | Qualifier (Team Two vs Team Three) |
| 25-Dec-24 | 3:30 PM | Final (Winner of Qualifier vs Topper of Points Table) |
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