Lahore: Cricket fans, get ready! The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has just revealed the schedule for the Champions One-Day Cup, bringing together the nation’s top 150 cricketers. The action will unfold at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad from 12 to 29 September.
The tournament kicks off with a thrilling match between the Wolves and Panthers on 12 September. Most games will start at 3pm, but there’s a special morning fixture on 16 September—Lions vs Panthers at 9:30am—to make room for the live broadcast of the Pakistan-South Africa women’s T20I.
This 50-over tournament will follow a single-league format, leading up to three playoff games and the grand final on 29 September. The playoff matches are set as follows: Qualifier on 24 September, Eliminator 1 on 25 September, and Eliminator 2 on 27 September.
Here’s a quick look at the match schedule:
- 12 Sep: Wolves vs Panthers
- 13 Sep: Stallions vs Lions
- 14 Sep: Dolphins vs Panthers
- 15 Sep: Wolves vs Stallions
- 16 Sep: Lions vs Panthers (9:30am)
- 17 Sep: Dolphins vs Wolves
- 19 Sep: Stallions vs Dolphins
- 20 Sep: Lions vs Wolves
- 21 Sep: Panthers vs Stallions
- 22 Sep: Dolphins vs Lions
- 24 Sep: Qualifier (Team No. 1 vs Team No. 2)
- 25 Sep: Eliminator 1 (Team No. 3 vs Team No. 4)
- 27 Sep: Eliminator 2 (Losing Qualifier vs Winning Eliminator 2)
- 29 Sep: Final
Mark your calendars and get ready for a month of thrilling cricket!