The inaugural PCB Women’s University Cricket Tournament 2024 is set to commence tomorrow across Lahore, Rawalpindi, Karachi, and Multan, featuring 14 university teams competing in a T20 format. The tournament will see 210 players in action across 22 matches.
The teams are divided into four zones:
Karachi Zone: Newport University, University of Karachi, Jinnah University for Women, and Hamdard University, with matches held at IBA Ground.
Lahore Zone: Lahore College Women’s University, University of Punjab, Government College University, and Kinnaird College, with matches at COMSATS, Lahore.
Rawalpindi Zone: SBBWU Peshawar, Fatima Jinnah Women’s University, and International Islamic University, with matches at Viqar-un-Nisa College.
Multan Zone: Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU), Women’s University, Multan, and Islamia University, Bahawalpur, with matches at BZU Cricket Ground.
The top team from each zone will qualify for the finals, set to be played on 3 June. The tournament aims to identify and nurture young talent in women’s cricket, with eligibility limited to students aged 25 or below.
Tania Mallick, Head of Women’s Cricket at PCB, stated, “The inaugural PCB Women’s University Cricket Tournament is a huge step forward in increasing the talent pool in women’s cricket. Students across 14 universities will have the opportunity to showcase their talent and pursue a professional career in the sport. I look forward to seeing exciting talent and competitive matches in the tournament.”
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