FAISALABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday, unveiled the revised schedule for the Champions One-Day Cup, underway at Iqbal Stadium here.
According to the cricketing body, the 17 September fixture between Dolphins and Markhors has been rescheduled to 18 September due to the Rabi-ul-Awal public holiday.
The PCB further shared that the fans, who have bought tickets for the 17 September match, can use the same tickets for the 18 September fixture.
“The fans who have bought tickets for the 17 September match can use the same tickets for the 18 September fixture (no exchange of ticket required), which will now be a day game with the toss taking place at 9am and the first ball expected to be bowled at 9.30am,” shared PCB.
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The five-team tournament commenced on 12 September as Mohammad Rizwan-led Markhors (previously Wolves) faced Shadab Khan-led Panthers in the opening match. Meanwhile the final is scheduled to be played on 29 September.
The Champions One-Day Cup features the country’s top cricketers. This 50-over tournament is being played in a single-league format.
The five competing teams are being mentored by stalwarts such as Misbah-ul-Haq (Markhors), Saqlain Mushtaq (Panthers), Sarfaraz Ahmed (Dolphins), Shoaib Malik (Stallions) and Waqar Younis (Lions).
The winners of the Champions One-Day Cup will receive PKR 30 million, while the runners-up will take home PKR 15 million.
Revised Schedule of Champions One-Day Cup (from 14 to 22 September):
14 September – Dolphins vs Panthers (d/n) 3pm
15 September – Markhors vs Stallions (d/n) 3pm
16 September – Lions vs Panthers (d) 9.30am
18 September – Dolphins vs Lions (d) 9.30am
19 September – Stallions vs Dolphins (d/n) 3pm
20 September – Lions vs Markhors (d/n) 3pm
21 September – Panthers vs Stallions (d/n) 3pm
22 September – Dolphins vs Lions (d/n) 3pm