Hanif Mohammad Trophy Explained

Hanif Mohammad Trophy
Administrator:	Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
Cricket Format:	Non-first-class four-day^[1]
Tournament Format:	Round-robin
First:	2023–24
Current:	2023–24
Participants:	10
Champions:	Islamabad
Most Successful:	Islamabad

The Hanif Mohammad Trophy is a cricket event arranged by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), honoring Hanif Mohammad, a key figure in Pakistan's early cricket history. It's a way to pay homage to his skill, passion, and lasting impact on the sport.^[2]

Format

The Hanif Mohammad Trophy is a four-day grade-II cricket tournament involving 10 regional teams during the domestic season. It acts as a stepping stone for regional teams to advance to the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, the top-level first-class competition. The winning team of the Hanif Mohammad Trophy earns promotion to the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, while the last-placed team in the first-class tournament is demoted to the grade-II event.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Inaugural season (2023-24)

The first season of the Hanif Mohammad Trophy was held during the 2023-24 domestic cricket season.

Notable performances

• Abdul Wahid Bangalzai and Mohammad Ammar both scored centuries in one of the matches. On the day the tournament began.^[5]
• Jawad Ali from Hyderabad had an outstanding performance, taking an impressive seven-wicket haul and emerging as the star player of the day.^[6]

First round victories

• Islamabad and Bahawalpur emerged victorious in the first round of matches.^[7]
• Abbottabad and Quetta notched their first wins of the season.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Quaid Trophy, Hanif Mohammad Trophy set to concurrently commence today. September 10, 2023. The Nation.
2. Web site: PCB reveals details about Hanif Mohammad Trophy. www.geosuper.tv.
3. Web site: Quaid Trophy, Hanif Mohammad Trophy set to concurrently commence today. September 10, 2023. The Nation.
4. Web site: PCB re-brands grade-II four-day event as Hanif Mohammad Trophy. Recorder. Report. August 11, 2023. Brecorder.
5. Web site: Bangalzai, Ammar hit centuries in Hanif Trophy matches. www.thenews.com.pk.
6. Web site: Jawad Ali sparkles as Hanif Mohammad Trophy begins. www.thenews.com.pk.
7. Web site: Hanif Mohammad Trophy: Islamabad, Bahawalpur register victories in first round matches. Recorder. Report. September 14, 2023. Brecorder.
8. Web site: Quetta, Abbottabad secure first win in Hanif Mohammad Trophy. September 20, 2023. The Nation.