The 68th edition of Pakistani premier first-class cricket event “Quaid-e-Azam Trophy” will start from Monday, October 6, 2025. Ten regional teams will participate across four cities and five venues with defending champions Sialkot aiming to retain their title.
Key Highlights at Glance
- Event Start Date: October 6, 2025
- Total Teams: 10
- Host Cities: Peshawar, Abbottabad, Islamabad, Rawalpindi
- Total Matches: 46
- Total Prize Money: PKR 13.775 million
- Winner’s Prize: PKR 7.5 million
- Runner-Up: PKR 4 million
- Player of the Final: PKR 100,000
- Player of Each League Match: PKR 25,000
- Live Streaming: Two matches per round on PCB’s YouTube channel
Opening Fixtures Schedule
| Date | Teams | Venue | Live Broadcast |
| Oct 6–9 | Abbottabad vs Bahawalpur | Abbottabad Cricket Stadium | ❌ |
| Oct 6–9 | Lahore Whites vs Islamabad | Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | ❌ |
| Oct 6–9 | Peshawar vs Sialkot | Imran Khan Stadium, Peshawar | ✅ (PCB YouTube) |
| Oct 6–9 | FATA vs Multan | Diamond Cricket Ground, Islamabad | ✅ (PCB YouTube) |
| Oct 6–9 | Faisalabad vs Karachi Blues | Margazar Ground, Islamabad | ❌ |
Participating Teams and Captains
| Team | Captain | Key Players | On National Duty |
| Sialkot | Amad Butt | Mohammad Huraira, Mohsin Riaz, Mohammad Ali | Abdullah Shafique, Hasan Ali |
| Peshawar | Mohammad Rizwan | Mohammad Haris, Abbas Ali, Sajjad Khan | — |
| Lahore Whites | Saad Naseem | Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, Hussain Talat | Aamir Jamal, Salman Ali Agha |
| Karachi Blues | Rameez Aziz | Saim Ayub, Danish Aziz, Mir Hamza | Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel |
| Faisalabad | Irfan Khan | Faheem Ashraf, Ali Shan, Taimoor Khan | Khurram Shahzad |
| FATA | Khushdil Shah | Mohammad Wasim Jr., Haseebullah | Shaheen Afridi |
| Islamabad | Hassan Nawaz | Haris Rauf, Mohammad Nawaz | Rohail Nazir |
| Multan | Zain Abbas | Aamir Yamin, Bismillah Khan | Imam-ul-Haq |
| Abbottabad | Fakhar Zaman | Shahnawaz Dahani, Yasir Khan | Kamran Ghulam |
| Bahawalpur | Saifullah Bangash | Mubasir Khan, Saad Khan | — |
New Rule for Player Development
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that each team must include at least one Under-21 player in their playing XI. This step aims to provide more opportunities to emerging talent and strengthen Pakistan’s domestic cricket structure.
Live Streaming and Digital Coverage
- PCB confirmed that at least two matches per round will be streamed live on its official YouTube channel.
- Daily highlights, stat packs and photo galleries will be available on PCB’s official website.
- Fans can also stay updated through PCB’s social media platforms — Facebook, X (Twitter), TikTok and Instagram.
Background: Sialkot’s Title Defense
In the previous edition, Sialkot clinched the title after a thrilling one-wicket victory over Peshawar in the final. Both teams will once again face each other in the opening fixture which is being dubbed as the biggest clash of the tournament.
PCB’s Statement
According to a PCB spokesperson:
“The Quaid-e-Azam Trophy is the backbone of Pakistan cricket. It not only provides opportunities for young players but also serves as the primary selection ground for the national team.”
He added that, following the board’s recent reforms, there has been a significant improvement in competitiveness, transparency and digital accessibility within domestic cricket.
The Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2025-26 is the most prominent event in Pakistan’s cricket calendar. In which young and experienced players will show the essence of their skills. All matches will be a source of entertainment not only for cricket fans. But it will also lay the foundation for the future of Pakistan cricket.
