ARY ZAP, Pakistan’s leading mobile app, has been awarded the prestigious live-streaming rights for the upcoming Pakistan women’s cricket team series against South Africa, as well as several domestic cricket events, including the National T20, Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, and Pakistan Cup. The accomplishment follows ARY ZAP’s triumphant bid in an open and transparent public tender process conducted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Under the newly acquired rights, ARY ZAP will live-stream three T20Is and three ODIs, which are integral parts of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25, between Pakistan and South Africa women’s teams. These matches are scheduled to be held at the iconic National Bank Stadium in Karachi from September 1 to 14.
ARY ZAP’s collaboration with the PCB began in the 2022-23 season when the platform secured rights for streaming Pakistan’s bilateral series against cricketing powerhouses such as West Indies, England, and New Zealand.
Zaka Ashraf, Chairman of PCB’s Management Committee, expressed the board’s enthusiasm about the positive response received for live-streaming media rights in the Pakistan region. He emphasized the significance of valued partners like ARY ZAP in taking the initiative to participate in an open tender process, which reflects the ever-evolving landscape of cricket. Ashraf conveyed the PCB’s commitment to enhancing engagement and content offerings for both television and online audiences.
Salman Iqbal, Founder and CEO of ARY Digital, conveyed ARY’s long-standing commitment to support and promote Pakistan cricket. He expressed his hope for the partnership to continue flourishing. The streaming of South Africa’s historic tour of Pakistan for women’s cricket on ARY ZAP is a testament to the platform’s dedication to bringing exciting cricket action to fans.
Iqbal highlighted that these PCB events now contribute to ARY’s impressive content portfolio, which includes the HBL Pakistan Super League, bilateral matches featuring the Pakistan Men’s team, ICC Men’s and Women’s T20 World Cups, the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, SA20, Lanka Premier League, Major League Cricket, Canada Global T20, Fair Break Invitational T20, Formula 1, and La Liga.
The partnership between ARY ZAP and PCB signifies a significant stride in modernizing and expanding cricket’s reach through digital platforms, ensuring that fans across Pakistan have convenient access to cricketing action.
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