The prestigious 68th Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final will be contested between Sialkot Region and Peshawar Region from 2-6 January 2025 at the UBL Sports Complex, Karachi. The five-day encounter will mark the culmination of Pakistan’s premier first-class tournament.
The final promises an enthralling contest between Sialkot’s unbeaten streak and Peshawar’s seasoned squad. Fans can look forward to high-quality cricket as these two teams vie for the coveted title.
Road to the Final:
- Peshawar Region:
- Group Stage: Topped Group B with 3 wins and 2 draws in 5 matches.
- Triangular Stage: Secured 1 win and 1 loss.
- Sialkot Region:
- Group Stage: Unbeaten, with 3 wins and 2 draws in 5 matches.
- Triangular Stage: Achieved 1 win and 1 draw.
Top Performers:
- Batting:
- Azan Awais (Sialkot): Scored 807 runs in 7 matches, including 4 centuries and a highest score of 203*.
- Maaz Sadaqat (Peshawar): Accumulated 557 runs in 5 matches, featuring 1 century and 5 half-centuries.
- Bowling:
- Musa Khan (Islamabad): Tournament leader with 38 wickets in 5 matches.
- Niaz Khan (Peshawar): 30 wickets in 7 matches at an average of 22.43.
- Mohammad Ali (Sialkot): Claimed 22 wickets in 4 matches at an average of 15.95.
Captains’ Words:
Sajid Khan (Peshawar):
“We are excited for the final, especially with it being live-streamed. Peshawar has proven match-winners, and I trust my side to adapt to the conditions and deliver during this crucial match.”
Amad Butt (Sialkot):
“It’s been a great season for Sialkot. Our youngsters have stepped up brilliantly, and we aim to finish on a high by clinching our third Quaid-e-Azam Trophy title. It promises to be an exciting contest.”
Squads:
Peshawar Region:
Sajid Khan (captain), Abuzar Tariq, Azam Khan, Hilal Khan, Israrullah (vice-captain), Maaz Sadaqat, Mehran Ibrahim, Mohammad Amir Khan, Mohammad Zulkifal, Nabi Gul, Niaz Khan, Sajjad Ibrahim, Waqar Ahmed, Zubair Khan
Sialkot Region:
Amad Butt (captain), Abdul Rehman, Afzal Manzoor, Ahsan Hafeez Bhatti, Ali Raza, Ashir Mehmood, Awais Ali, Azan Awais, Fahad Jamil, Hamza Nazar, Mohammad Huraira (vice-captain), Mohsin Riaz, Mohammad Waleed, Shahzaib Bhatti, Shoaib Akhtar Jnr
Session Timings:
2-5 January (Tuesday–Thursday):
- 1st Session: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
- Lunch: 12:00 pm – 12:40 pm
- 2nd Session: 12:40 pm – 2:40 pm
- Tea: 2:40 pm – 3:00 pm
- 3rd Session: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
6 January (Friday):
- 1st Session: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Lunch: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
- 2nd Session: 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
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