Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the commencement of President’s Trophy Grade-I 2024-2025 with Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) launching their title defense in the prestigious tournament against Pakistan Television (PTV) at the HPC Oval Ground in Karachi.
This highly anticipated departmental first-class tournament features nine teams competing in a single-league format. It will culminate in 37 matches, including the grand final, scheduled from April 8-12.
President’s Trophy Grade-I 2024-2025 Format
- Each team will play eight matches, with all games hosted at venues across Karachi.
- The top two teams from the league stage will advance to the final, while the bottom two teams will be relegated to the President’s Trophy Grade-II.
- A total prize pool of PKR 8 million is up for grabs.
Opening Round Matches
In addition to the SNGPL vs. PTV clash, the opening round will also feature the following matches:
- Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) vs. State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) at the SBP Sports Complex.
- Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) vs. Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) at the NBP Sports Complex.
- Higher Education Commission (HEC) vs. Eshaal Associates at the National Bank Stadium.
Ghani Glass will begin their campaign in the second round, facing HEC.
Complete Schedule of President’s Trophy Grade-I 2024-2025
Below is the full schedule for the President’s Trophy Grade I:
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 08-11 Jan | PTV vs. SNGPL | Oval Ground, Karachi |
| OGDCL vs. SBP | SBP Sports Complex, Karachi | |
| KRL vs. WAPDA | NBP Sports Complex, Karachi | |
| HEC vs. Eshaal Associates | National Bank Stadium, Karachi | |
| 14-17 Jan | OGDCL vs. SNGPL | Oval Ground, Karachi |
| SBP vs. PTV | SBP Sports Complex, Karachi | |
| HEC vs. KRL | UBL Sports Complex, Karachi | |
| WAPDA vs. Eshaal Associates | National Bank Stadium, Karachi | |
| 20-23 Jan | SNGPL vs. SBP | SBP Sports Complex, Karachi |
| OGDCL vs. WAPDA | Oval Ground, Karachi | |
| HEC vs. Eshaal Associates | National Bank Stadium, Karachi | |
| KRL vs. PTV | UBL Sports Complex, Karachi | |
| 26-29 Jan | KRL vs. SNGPL | Oval Ground, Karachi |
| PTV vs. Eshaal Associates | SBP Sports Complex, Karachi | |
| WAPDA vs. SBP | UBL Sports Complex, Karachi | |
| OGDCL vs. HEC | National Bank Stadium, Karachi | |
| 01-04 Feb | Ghani Glass vs. PTV | Oval Ground, Karachi |
| Eshaal Associates vs. OGDCL | UBL Sports Complex, Karachi | |
| SBP vs. SNGPL | SBP Sports Complex, Karachi | |
| WAPDA vs. HEC | National Bank Stadium, Karachi | |
| 07-10 Feb | HEC vs. SNGPL | SBP Sports Complex, Karachi |
| PTV vs. WAPDA | NBP Sports Complex, Karachi | |
| SBP vs. Eshaal Associates | SBP Sports Complex, Karachi | |
| KRL vs. Ghani Glass | UBL Sports Complex, Karachi | |
| 13-16 Feb | SNGPL vs. Ghani Glass | SBP Sports Complex, Karachi |
| PTV vs. HEC | NBP Sports Complex, Karachi | |
| WAPDA vs. Eshaal Associates | SBP Sports Complex, Karachi | |
| 19-22 Feb | PTV vs. OGDCL | Oval Ground, Karachi |
| KRL vs. Eshaal Associates | UBL Sports Complex, Karachi | |
| SBP vs. Ghani Glass | SBP Sports Complex, Karachi | |
| 25-28 Feb | SNGPL vs. Eshaal Associates | SBP Sports Complex, Karachi |
| OGDCL vs. HEC | Oval Ground, Karachi | |
| Ghani Glass vs. WAPDA | National Bank Stadium, Karachi |
Final Match
The final will be played from 8 to 12 April, with the top two teams battling for the championship.
