Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2024: Match Dates, Team Line-ups, and How to Watch Live
2024-11-15 | By BETJILIThe Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2024, Pakistan’s premier first-class cricket tournament, got underway on October 26. Featuring new teams, venues, and updated equipment, this season is set to offer thrilling action for cricket enthusiasts. In this guide, you'll find everything you need to know about match schedules, team line-ups, and viewing options for the 2024 edition.
Tournament Overview and Structure
For the 2024/25 season, 18 teams are divided into three groups, each containing six teams. The group stage features five matches per team, with the top team from each group advancing to a triangular playoff stage. These three teams will play two matches each in the triangular stage, with the top two progressing to the final, set to be held from December 14-18.
Groups and Team Line-ups
This year, the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy includes several prominent players from the Pakistan domestic circuit. Each team is represented by strong local talent and led by experienced captains, which should make the competition more exciting.
Group A
Teams: Islamabad, Lahore Whites, Hyderabad, Abbottabad, Larkana, and Faisalabad Captains and Key Players: Faisalabad (captained by Khalid Usman), Lahore Region Whites (led by Hassan Raza), with experienced players like Abid Ali and Faheem Ashraf adding strength.
Group B
Teams: Multan, Rawalpindi, Bahawalpur, Peshawar, Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), Karachi Region Whites Captains and Key Players: Karachi Region Whites (defending champions captained by Sarfaraz Ahmed), Peshawar (led by Khushdil Shah), and Bahawalpur Region’s Mohammad Hasnain.
Group C
Teams: Quetta, FATA, Lahore Region Blues, Sialkot, Dera Murad Jamali (DMJ), Karachi Region Blues
Captains and Key Players: Lahore Region Blues (led by Shadab Khan), Sialkot (under Fawad Alam’s
leadership), and Quetta’s Imran Butt as a notable figure.
Schedule and Venues
This year’s matches are being hosted across Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Charsadda, Sheikhupura,
Gujranwala, and Lahore.
Match Dates and Key Fixtures:
October 26-29:
Faisalabad vs. Lahore Region Whites (Diamond Ground, Islamabad)
Multan vs. Rawalpindi (Shoaib Akhtar Stadium, Rawalpindi)
Sialkot vs. FATA (Jinnah Cricket Stadium, Gujranwala)
November 1-4:
Islamabad vs. Larkana (Diamond Ground, Islamabad)
AJK vs. Rawalpindi (Shoaib Akhtar Stadium, Rawalpindi)
Sialkot vs. Quetta (Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi)
November 7-10:
Faisalabad vs. Hyderabad (Diamond Ground, Islamabad)
AJK vs. Peshawar (Ashfaq Ground, Charsadda)
Karachi Region Blues vs. FATA (Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi)
The final group stage matches will be held from November 19-22, followed by the triangular stage on
November 26 and concluding with the much-awaited final in mid-December.
How to Watch Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2024
While the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy has long been an awaited event in Pakistan's domestic cricket calendar,
unfortunately, live streaming options are limited for the 2024 season. Currently, there is no
dedicated platform streaming the matches live. However, fans can follow match updates and highlights
on the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) official social media channels and website for live scores,
updates, and post-match analysis.
The Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2024 brings fresh teams, new venues, and the prestigious Duke balls into the
mix, intensifying the excitement for fans and players alike. As teams vie for the title, fans will
be watching closely to see who will rise to the challenge and claim the championship on December 18.
While live streaming options may be limited, following updates from the PCB will keep fans connected
to the action throughout the tournament.
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