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Peshawar and Sialkot set to compete for Quaid Trophy title from Thursday

  • Sajid Khan-led Peshawar will take on Amad Butt’s Sialkot at the UBL Sports Complex, Karachi: Winner to bag PKR 7.5 million while the runners-up will be awarded PKR 4 million
  • The final will be live-streamed on Tapmad and broadcasted on Geo Super in the Pakistan region; The toss will take place at 9am, while the first ball is expected to be bowled at 9.30am; Ball-by-ball live-scores will be available here   
  • Tournament scorecards and stats are available here; Stats pack is also attached here. Action images of the final will be available here for free download and editorial use; Please credit @PCB

Karachi, 1 January 2025: The 68th edition of Pakistan’s premier first-class tournament Quaid-e-Azam Trophy will culminate with the five-day final between Sialkot Region and Peshawar Region from 2-6 January at the UBL Sports Complex, Karachi.

Peshawar and Sialkot have made it to the top after completion of 45 group matches and three triangular stage matches. Among the six-team three groups at the start of the tournament, Peshawar were placed in Group B while Sialkot were stationed in Group C.

Peshawar topped their group with three wins and two draws out of five matches and in the two triangular stage fixtures they won one and lost one. Sialkot have been unbeaten in the tournament as they won three and drew two of their group games while their two triangular stage fixtures included a win and a draw.

Left-hand batter Azan Awais stands out among the batters with 807 runs in seven matches in his maiden first-class season, inclusive of four centuries, two half-centuries and a highest score of 203 not out. For Peshawar Maaz Sadaqat has scored the most runs with 557 in five matches including one century and five-half centuries.

On the bowling front, Islamabad’s Musa Khan stands tall with 38 wickets – seven best of the second placed Ahmed Bashir - in five matches. For Peshawar pacer Niaz Khan has bagged 30 scalps in seven games at an average of 22.43. Sialkot’s Test fast bowler Mohammad Ali has the most wickets for his team – 22 in four matches at 15.95.

Sajid Khan, Peshawar Region Captain:

“We are really excited for the final as it is being live-streamed and the competitive spirit of both the teams will be high in order to clinch the title.

“Peshawar has a number of proven match winners in the side and we look forward to put our best step forward during the all-important final. The conditions are different from where we have played our group and triangular stage matches but I trust my side to adjust to the varying conditions.”

Amad Butt, Sialkot Region Captain:

“We have had a very good season both with the bat and ball and the target is to finish it on a high as winners of the prestigious Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. It will surely be a great feeling to lead Sialkot to our third QeA trophy title.

“It is heartening to see that our youngsters have stepped up and showcased their longer format skills supremely throughout the tournament. We aim to challenge a strong Peshawar team and I’m sure the final will be an exciting five-day contest for the fans and players alike.”

Peshawar Squad: 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, and Zubair Khan

Sialkot Squad: 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, and Shoaib Akhtar Jnr

Session timings of the final are given below:

1st session – 9.30am to 12pm

Lunch – 12pm to 12.40pm

2nd session – 12.40pm to 2.40pm

Tea – 2.40pm to 3pm

3rd session – 3pm to 4.30pm

On Friday:

1st session – 9.30am to 12.30pm

Lunch – 12.30pm to 1.30pm

2nd session – 1.30pm to 4.30pm