The President's Cup (2024) Discussion

[BouncerGuy]

Abbottabad and Rawalpindi will host 24 matches of the 50-over-a-side President’s Cup, in which seven leading departments of the country will participate from 24 April to 12 May. Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), the winner of the four-day first-class President’s Trophy, will aim to conclude the 2023-24 season with another trophy.

Apart from SNGPL, the other six teams participating in the tournament are Pakistan Television (PTV), State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), Khan Research Laboratories (KRL), Higher Education Commission (HEC), and Ghani Glass.

The seven teams will compete in a single round-robin format, with the top four sides after 21 league matches qualifying for the semi-finals. While Shoaib Akhtar Stadium, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and Abbottabad Cricket Stadium will be used for the league matches, venues of the three knock-out matches will be confirmed closer to the matches.

Ahmed Shehzad will captain WAPDA, Usman Salahuddin will lead SBP, Rohail Nazir will lead KRL, Moeez Ghani will captain Ghani Glass, Mohammad Huraira will lead HEC, while Shamyl Hussain and Saud Shakeel will captain PTV and SNGPL, respectively.

The tournament carries a total prize money of PKR 2.5 million, with the winning side receiving a cheque of PKR 1.5 million along with the trophy.

Abdullah Khurram Niazi, Director of Domestic Cricket Operations: “Following the successful staging of the first-class tournament, the upcoming limited overs tournament marks a positive step in the smooth return and rehabilitation of departmental cricket, which should be welcomed by everyone.

“The return of department cricket aligns with the PCB Chairman’s policy of reinvigorating domestic cricket across the country, which will lead to more opportunities for younger players and a greater likelihood of new talent emerging.”

Fixtures for Wednesday: SNGPL vs Ghani Glass, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium; PTV vs SBP, Abbottabad Cricket Stadium; KRL vs WAPDA, Shoaib Akhtar Stadium

Fixtures for Friday: WAPDA vs Ghani Glass, Shoaib Akhtar Stadium; KRL vs PTV, Abbottabad Cricket Stadium; SBP vs HEC, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

PCB

 

[BouncerGuy]

President's Cup toss update:

Khan Research Laboratories win the toss and decide to field first against WAPDA at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Toss between Pakistan Television and State Bank of Pakistan delayed due to wet outfield at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad

 

[BouncerGuy]

President's Cup first-round update:

Toss: SNGPL win the toss and elect to bat first against Ghani Glass at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.

 

[BouncerGuy]

President's Cup toss update:

Khan Research Laboratories win the toss and decide to field first against WAPDA at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Toss between Pakistan Television and State Bank of Pakistan delayed due to wet outfield at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad

President's Cup update:

The first-round match between Pakistan Television and State Bank of Pakistan has been called off at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad.

No play was possible due to the wet outfield.

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Cup first-round update:

Match tied between WAPDA and KRL at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

WAPDA: 258-6 (50 ov)KRL: 258-8 (50 ov)

 

[FearlessRoar]

WAPDA-KRL match tied in President’s Cup

The President’s Cup 50-over tournament commenced with a thrilling tied match between Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) and Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) at the Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Wednesday.

Batting first, WAPDA posted 258 for six in their allotted 50 overs. In turn, KRL needed two runs off the final delivery for victory, but managed only one run to finish at 258 for eight. As there was no Super Over, points were equally shared between the two sides.

The other match at the Abbottabad Cricket Stadium was rained off without a ball being bowled.

At the Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Bismillah Khan top-scored for WAPDA with 86 (83, 10x4, 1x6), while Khalid Usman contributed 41 not out, Awais Khan 28, and Muhammad Akhlaq 27. KRL’s Kashif Ali took two wickets for 42 runs for KRL.

When KRL batted, Sharoon Siraj and Waqar Ahmed hit half-centuries. Sharoon’s 61-ball 71 included eight fours and two sixes, while Waqar hit five fours in an 82-ball 52. Rohail Nazir (42), Aamer Azmat (28), and Maaz Sadaqat (22) were the other notable run-scorers.

For WAPDA, Akif Javed and Ali Raza took three wickets apiece, conceding 51 and 56 runs, respectively.

Scores in brief:

WAPDA vs KRL match tied at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

WAPDA 258-6, 50 overs (Bismillah Khan 86, Khalid Usman 41 not out, Awais Khan 28, Muhammad Akhlaq 27, Ahmed Shehzad 25; Kashif Ali 2-42)

KRL 258-8, 50 overs (Sharoon Siraj 71, Waqar Ahmed 52, Rohail Nazir 42, Aamer Azmat 28, Maaz Sadaqat 22; Akif Javed 3-51, Ali Raza 3-56)

 

[Cricket Warrior]

President's Cup first-round update:

Ghani Glass beat SNGPL by 5 wickets.

SNGPL: 306-8 (50 ov)

Ghani Glass: 307-5 (47.1 ov)

 

[BouncerGuy]

Who is this guy Moeez Ghani? Captain of Ghani Glass.
Nepotism hello.....

 

[BouncerGuy]

President's Cup toss update:

WAPDA win the toss and decide to field first against Ghani Glass at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Khan Research Laboratories win the toss and decide to field first against Pakistan Television at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad

 

[BouncerGuy]

President's Cup second round update:

Toss delayed between State Bank of Pakistan and Higher Education Commission due to bad weather at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Cup second round update:

Toss delayed between State Bank of Pakistan and Higher Education Commission due to bad weather at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.

President's Cup second round update:

Toss: Higher Education Commission win the toss and decide to field first against State Bank of Pakistan at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Cup second-round update:

The match between Khan Research Laboratories and Pakistan Television ended with no result due to rain and wet outfield at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad

PTV: 221-10 (49.1 ov)
KRL: 18-1 (4 ov)

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Cup second-round update:

The match between Khan Research Laboratories and Pakistan Television ended with no result due to rain and wet outfield at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad

PTV: 221-10 (49.1 ov)
KRL: 18-1 (4 ov)

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Cup second-round update:

WAPDA beat Ghani Glass by 7 wickets.

Ghani Glass: 200-10 (39.3 ov)WAPDA: 201-3 (41.3 ov)

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Cup second-round update:

WAPDA beat Ghani Glass by 7 wickets.

Ghani Glass: 200-10 (39.3 ov)WAPDA: 201-3 (41.3 ov)

 

[FearlessRoar]

Faiq shines for WAPDA in President's Cup​

A fine all-round performance by Mohammad Faiq helped WAPDA to comfortably beat Ghani Glass by seven wickets in a second round action of the President’s Cup One-Day tournament at the Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Friday.

Faiq returned figures of 10-0-52-3, helping WAPDA dismiss Ghani Glass for 200 in 39.3 overs. He then scored an unbeaten 77 to guide WAPDA to the target in 41.3 overs, with seven wickets in hand.

Faiq’s 85-ball innings included nine fours. He shared a crucial 98-run third-wicket partnership with captain Ahmed Shehzad, who contributed a 105-ball 71 containing 11 fours. Alongside Mohammad Arif (33 not out), Faiq built an unbroken 71-run stand for the fourth wicket.

In Ghani Glass's innings earlier in the day, Hussain Talat was the standout performer, scoring 82 from 97 balls with 11 fours. Partnering with Saad Nasim (43), Hussain added 79 runs for the fourth wicket after Ghani Glass had stumbled to 52 for three. However, after Saad's dismissal at 131, the rest of the batting lineup failed to offer significant resistance against Faiq, Asif Afridi, and Mohammad Zeeshan, and were eventually bowled out for 200.

While Faiq claimed three for 52, Asif grabbed three for 34, and Zeeshan picked up two for 50.

Meanwhile, the KRL versus PTV match at the Abbottabad Cricket Stadium was called off due to rain shortly after KRL began their run-chase. When play ended, KRL were 18 for one in four overs, chasing 222 for victory.

PTV posted 221 all-out in 49.1 overs, anchored by Taimur Khan’s 84 off 87 balls, featuring seven fours and two sixes. Ibtisam Rehman (38), Shamyl Hussain (31), and Mohammad Suleman (30) were the other notable run-scorers.

For KRL, Kashif Ali claimed three for 52, Israrullah two for 20, and Sajid Khan two for 32.

Scores in brief:

WAPDA beat Ghani Glass by seven wickets at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium

Ghani Glass 200 all-out, 39.3 overs (Hussain Talat 82, Saad Nasim 43, Khurram Shahzad 20; Asif Afridi 3-34, Mohammad Faiq 3-52, Mohammad Zeeshan 2-50)

WAPDA 201-3, 41.3 overs (Mohammad Faiq 77 not out, Ahmed Shehzad 71, Mohammad Arif 33 not out, Noman Ali 2-24)

KRL v PTV – no-result, points equally shared at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium

PTV 221 all out, 49.1 overs (Taimur Khan 84, Ibtisam Rehman 38, Shamyl Hussain 31, Mohammad Suleman 30; Kashif Ali 3-52, Israrullah 2-20, Sajid Khan 2-32)

KRL 18-1, 4 overs

 

[BouncerGuy]

President's Cup second-round update:

Higher Education Commission beat State Bank of Pakistan by 29 runs (DLS method).

State Bank of Pakistan: 278-6 (43 ov)

Higher Education Commission: 126/1 (26 ov)

 

[BouncerGuy]

President's Cup third-round toss update:

The toss between SNGPL and State Bank of Pakistan delayed due to wet outfield

The toss between Khan Research Laboratories and Higher Education Commission delayed due to wet outfield

 

[BouncerGuy]

President's Cup third-round update:

The third-round match between SNGPL and State Bank of Pakistan has been washed out due to rain and wet outfield at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

The third-round match between Khan Research Laboratories and Higher Education Commission has been washed out due to overnight rain and wet outfield at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad.

The toss between Ghani Glass and Pakistan Television delayed due to rain at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Cup matches washed out​

The two matches of third round of President's Cup One-Day Tournament in Abbottabad and Rawalpindi were abandoned without a ball being bowled.

KRL and HEC shared points in Abbottabad, while SNGPL and SBP shared points at the Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi.

Fourth round fixtures for Tuesday: SBP v WAPDA, Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium; Ghani Glass v HEC, Abbottabad Cricket Stadium; SNGPL v KRL, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

 

[BouncerGuy]

President's Cup fourth round toss update:

The toss between Ghani Glass and HEC delayed due to wet outfield at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad

The toss between SBP and WAPDA delayed due to wet outfield at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

 

[BouncerGuy]

President's Cup fourth round toss update:

The toss between Ghani Glass and HEC delayed due to wet outfield at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad

The toss between SBP and WAPDA delayed due to wet outfield at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

President's Cup fourth round update:

The fourth round match between Ghani Glass and Higher Education Commission has been washed out due to overnight rain and wet outfield at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad.

 

[BouncerGuy]

President's Cup fourth round toss update:

The toss between Ghani Glass and HEC delayed due to wet outfield at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, Abbottabad

The toss between SBP and WAPDA delayed due to wet outfield at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

President's Cup fourth-round toss update:

Toss: State Bank of Pakistan won the toss and decided to field first against WAPDA at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

The match is reduced to 23 overs a side.

 

[BouncerGuy]

President's Cup fourth-round toss update:

Toss: Khan Research Laboratories win the toss and decide to field first against SNGPL at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Akhlaq, Salman hit centuries in reduced-overs President's Cup match​

State Bank of Pakistan defeated Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) by six wickets in a reduced-overs but high-scoring fourth-round match of the President’s Cup one-day tournament at the Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

In a match reduced to 23-overs-per-side due to overnight rain, WAPDA batted first and collected 201 for three with opener Muhammad Akhlaq scoring an unbeaten 101. He faced 66 balls and struck 13 fours and four sixes. Together with Ahmed Shehzad, Akhlaq added 146 runs for the second wicket. Shehzad’s 47-ball 59 was punctuated with seven fours and a six.

In turn, SBP achieved the target for the loss of four wickets on the penultimate delivery with Salman Ali Agha upstaging Akhlaq with a punishing 56-ball 101 not out that was laced with 13 fours and four sixes. After SBP lost four wickets for 127 runs, Salman and Mohammad Mohsin added 77 runs for the unbroken fifth wicket with Mohsin contributing 23 not out from 13 balls.

The other fixture between Ghani Glass and Higher Education Commission (HEC) was abandoned without a ball at the Abbottabad Cricket Stadium.

Scores in brief:

SBP beat WAPDA by six wickets at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium

WAPDA 201-3, 23 overs (Muhammad Akhlaq 101 not out, Ahmed Shehzad 59, Bismillah Khan 22 not out)

SBP 204-4, 22.5 overs (Salman Ali Agha 101 not out, Rameez Aziz 36, Mohammad Mohsin 23 not out; Akif Javed 2-51)

Ghani Glass v HEC – match abandoned without a ball being bowled

Thursday’s fixtures: HEC v PTV, Abbottabad Cricket Stadium; SNGPL v WAPDA, Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium; SBP v KRL, Rawalpindi

Source: PCB

 

[BouncerGuy]

President's Cup fourth-round toss update:

Toss: State Bank of Pakistan won the toss and decided to field first against WAPDA at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

The match is reduced to 23 overs a side.

President's Cup fourth round update:

SNGPL beat KRL by 54 runs.

SNGPL: 233-7 (50 ov)
KRL: 179-10 (44.5 ov)

 

[BouncerGuy]

President's Cup fifth-round toss update:

SNGPL win the toss and decided to field first against WAPDA at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

PTV win the toss and elected to bat first against HEC at Diamond Cricket Ground, Islamabad

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Cup fifth round update:

SNGPL beat WAPDA by 7 wickets.

WAPDA: 86-10 (23 ov)SNGPL: 87-3 (18.3 ov)

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Cup fifth round update:

HEC beat PTV by 7 wickets.

PTV: 194-10 (44.1 ov) HEC: 195-3 (26.1 ov)

 

[FearlessRoar]

Huraira stars with unbeaten ton for HEC​

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) beat Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) by seven wickets at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium while Higher Education Commission (HEC) bagged a victory against Pakistan Television (PTV) at Diamond Club Ground, Islamabad in the fifth round of the President’s Cup one-day tournament on Thursday.

After opting to bowl first, SNGPL bundled out WAPDA for a paltry total of 86 in just 23 overs. Only Muhammad Akhlaq (38, 67b, 2x4s, 1x6) and Akif Javed (21, 12b, 2x4s, 2x6s) managed to register scores in double figures for WAPDA.

Shahnawaz Dahani and Bilawal Bhatti picked up three wickets each while Mohammad Ali grabbed two wickets and skipper Yasir Shah claimed one scalp.

In reply, SNGPL took 18.3 overs to chase down the target losing three wickets in the process. Ali Waqas top-scored with 30 and shared an opening partnership of 43 runs with Abdullah Shafique (28, 28b, 5x4s, 1x6). Asif Afridi dismissed two batters while Naqeebullah picked up one wicket.

At Diamond Club Ground, HEC humbled PTV by seven wickets. After opting to bat first, PTV managed to post 194 in 44.1 overs courtesy a half-century from Waqar Hussain (59, 66b, 9x4s) and a valuable contribution of 41 off 45 balls from wicketkeeper-batter Taimur Khan.

For HEC, Aqib Liaqat picked up four wickets for 28. Saad Khan chipped in with three scalps while Waseem Akram and Jahanzaib Sultan dismissed one batter each.

HEC stumbled in reply as they were reduced to 46-3 before skipper Mohammad Huraira registered an unbeaten 78-ball 100 on the back of 14 fours and one six.

Saad Khan contributed with an undefeated 57 with the help of eight fours as HEC reached the target in 26.1 overs with the duo sharing a 149-run fourth-wicket partnership.

Jahandad Khan picked up two wickets and Ibtisam Rehman dismissed one batter.

Scores in brief:

SNGPL beat WAPDA by seven wickets at Shoaib Akhtar Stadium

WAPDA 86 all out, 23 overs (Mohammad Akhlaq 38, Akif Javed 21; Shahnawaz Dahani 3-14, Bilawal Bhatti 3-20, Mohammad Ali 2-12)

SNGPL 87-3, 18.3 overs (Ali Waqas 30, Abdullah Shafique 28; Asif Afridi 2-12)

HEC beat PTV by seven wickets at Diamond Club Ground

PTV 194 all out, 44.1 overs (Waqar Hussain 59, Taimur Khan 41; Aqib Liaqat 4-28, Saad Khan 3-38)

HEC 195-3, 26.1 overs (Mohammad Huraira 100 not out, Saad Khan 57 not out; Jahandad Khan 2-41)

Saturday’s fixtures: WAPDA vs HEC, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium; PTV vs SNGPL, Diamond Club Ground; KRL vs Ghani Glass, Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium

 

[BouncerGuy]

President's Cup sixth-round toss update:

KRL win the toss and decided to field first against Ghani Glass at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

SNGPL win the toss and elect to bat first against PTV at Diamond Cricket Ground, Islamabad

 

[BouncerGuy]

President's Cup sixth-round toss update:

HEC win the toss and decided to field first against WAPDA at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

 

[FearlessRoar]

A 30-year-old batter from Okara, Waqar Hussain, who has played 17 first-class games with an average of 26.73, scored 59 runs off 66 balls for PTV in the last match. Today, he brought up his maiden List A century against SNGPL.

I think in modern-day cricket, a batter only becomes refined after the age of 30. Let's see how his career evolves from here.

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Cup sixth round update:

Ghani Glass beat KRL by 1 run. Ghani Glass: 307-5 (50 ov) KRL: 306-8 (50 ov)

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Cup sixth round update:

SNGPL beat PTV by 65 runs.

SNGPL: 328-9 (50 ov) PTV: 263-10 (48.2 ov)

 

[FearlessRoar]

Hussain Talat scores century as Ghani Glass secure thrilling win over KRL​

Ghani Glass beat Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) by one run at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi in the sixth round of the President’s Cup one-day tournament on Saturday. The Ghani Glass duo of Hussain Talat (107 not out, 92b, 8x4s, 4x6s) and Tayyab Tahir (95, 98b, 9x4s, 1x6) stitched a breezy 172-run third-wicket partnership to help the team rack up 307-5 in 50 overs.

Sirajuddin picked up three wickets while Maaz Sadaqat and Sajid Khan bagged one each.

In reply, KRL opening batters, Maaz (92, 80b, 8x4s, 4x6s) and Israrullah (74, 94b, 8x4s) put up a 168-run stand. A quick loss of wickets following the mammoth opening stand reduced KRL to 212-4 in 39.2 overs before Aamer Azmat bludgeoned a 37-ball 66 hitting six fours and four sixes yet they agonisingly fell one run short.

Khurram Shahzad, Niaz Khan, Usama Mir and Saeed Ali bagged two wickets each.

At Diamond Club Ground in Islamabad, SNGPL defeated PTV by 65 runs. Batting first, SNGPL posted 328-9 courtesy half-centuries from Abdullah Shafique (68, 53b, 9x4s, 2x6s), Haseebullah (62, 65b, 4x4s, 2x6s) and Abdul Samad (60, 47b, 6x4s, 2x6s).

Jahandad Khan and Farhan Shafiq picked up three wickets each while Abdul Wahid Bangalzai bagged two scalps.

PTV’s chase was highlighted by a spirited Waqar Hussain ton (109, 109b, 14x4s, 1x6) with little contributions from the other batters. Usman Khalid (30, 36b, 3x4s) and Taimur Khan (28, 31b, 1x4, 1x6) briefly provided support as PTV were all out for 263 in 48.2 overs.

Mehran Mumtaz took three wickets while Yasir Shah and Kamran Ghulam picked up two wickets apiece.

Scores in brief:

SNGPL beat PTV by 65 runs at Diamond Club Ground, Islamabad

SNGPL 328-9, 50 overs (Abdullah Shafique 68, Haseebullah 62, Abdul Samad 60; Farhan Shafiq 3-43, Jahandad Khan 3-63, Abdul Wahid Bangalzai 2-60)

PTV 263 all out, 48.2 overs (Waqar Hussain 109, Usman Khalid 30, Taimur Khan 28; Mehran Mumtaz 3-44, Kamran Ghulam 2-43, Yasir Shah 2-49)

Ghani Glass beat KRL by one run at Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Ghani Glass 307-5, 50 overs (Hussain Talat 107 not out, Tayyab Tahir 95; Sirajuddin 3-64)

KRL 306-8, 50 overs (Maaz Sadaqat 92, Israrullah 74, Aamer Azmat 66; Khurram Shahzad 2-38, Saeed Ali 2-40, Usama Mir 2-74)

Monday’s fixtures: PTV vs WAPDA, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium; Ghani Glass vs SBP, Diamond Club Ground; SNGPL vs HEC, Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium

 

[FearlessRoar]

President's Cup sixth round update:

HEC beat WAPDA by 1 wicket.

WAPDA: 142-10 (38 ov)

HEC: 144-9 (29.2 ov)