Champions One-Day Cup Explained

Tournament Name:	Champions One-Day Cup
Country:	Pakistan
Administrator:	Pakistan Cricket Board
Cricket Format:	Limited overs (ListA)
First:	2024–25
Next:	2025–26
Participants:	5
Champions:	Panthers (1st title)

The Champions One-Day Cup is a limited-overs List A tournament in Pakistan between five teams, organized by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that forms part of the Pakistan domestic cricket season.^[1] The first edition of tournament scheduled to be held in 2024 in Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad.^[2]

History

In August 2024, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) introduced three new competitions namely The Champions One-Day Cup, Champions T20 Cup and Champions First-Class Cup as part of the 2024-25 domestic season to provide a tougher, more competitive and high-pressure cricket playing environment in the country.^{[3] [4]}

Format

The tournament is scheduled to be played in a round-robin format, with top four teams qualifying for the play-offs. The following teams are scheduled to participate in the tournament.

Team

width=175	Team	width=175	Captain	width=175	Coach	width=175	Debut	width=175	Titles
Dolphins			2024
Lions			2024
Panthers			2024	1 (2024)
Stallions			2024
Markhors			2024

• ^{[5] [6] [7]}

Media

• source:^[8]

Team Media Partners

• Stallions – ARY Digital Network
• Panthers – Dunya News
• Dolphins – Geo TV
• Markhors – Hum Network
• Lions – Samaa TV
  • Source:^[9]

Broadcasters

TV Channels Broadcasting	Online Streaming Platforms
Pakistan
PTV Sports	Tamasha
A Sports	Tapmad
GEO Super	Myco
North America
Willow TV

• ^[10]

Prize Money

• Winners: PKR 30 million
• Runners-up: PKR 15 million
• Source ^[11]

Sponsorship

• Source: ^[12]

Other Sponsors

• Blue World City
• Inverex Solar Energy
• Brighto Paints
• Kingdom Valley

See also

• Quaid-e-Azam Trophy
• National T20 Cup
• Pakistan Super League
• Champions T20 Cup

Notes and References

1. Web site: PCB confirms three new competitions in domestic cricket calendar in 2024-25 Season. ESPNcricinfo . 28 July 2024.
2. Web site: PCB to introduce Champions events in 2024-25 domestic season . pakistan cricket . 2 August 2024.
3. Web site: PCB introduces three Champions events in 2024-25 domestic season . Business Recorder . 29 August 2024.
4. Web site: PCB to launch domestic 'Pentangular' tournament across formats next season . ESPNcricinfo . 29 August 2024.
5. Web site: Pakistan Champions Cup Teams Coaches and Support Personnel Announced. pcb. 12 September 2024.
6. Web site: Champions Cup Teams: All About Markhors, Dolphins, Panthers, Lions, and Stallions. pcb. 12 September 2024.
7. Web site: Pakistan Champions Cup Team Sponsors Announced for Season 2024-25. championscup.pk. 12 September 2024.
8. Web site: PCB secures naming rights for three Champions Cup sides, media partners announced. pcb. 12 September 2024.
9. Web site: Pakistan Champions Cup Teams Media Partner. pcb. 12 September 2024.
10. Web site: Pakistan Champions Cup Broadcast Channel List . championscup.pk. 13 September 2024.
11. Web site: Pakistan Champions Cup Prize Money Announced for One-Day Matches 2024-25. championscup. 12 September 2024.
12. Web site: Pakistan Champions Cup Title Sponsor Announced Bahria Town. championscup. 12 September 2024.