Famend Pakistani singer Aima Baig will carry out on the opening ceremony of the Champions One-Day Cup, scheduled to happen as we speak at Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium.
The extremely anticipated match between the Mohammad Rizwan-led UMT Markhors and the Shadab Khan-led Panthers will observe the ceremony.
Aima’s efficiency is predicted so as to add pleasure to the star-studded event, showcasing Pakistan’s cricketing expertise throughout 5 groups.
The event, which is able to characteristic prime cricket gamers from throughout Pakistan, will start at 3 p.m. native time.
The occasion has been organised with the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in thoughts, offering a platform for standout performers to spice up their probabilities of nationwide workforce choice.
The entire prize pool for the event is about at RS 49 million, with the winner receiving RS 30 million and the runner-up awarded RS 15 million. The event will culminate on September 29, with the ultimate to be held on the similar venue.
The event will characteristic the nation’s prime cricket expertise in a single-league format. 5 groups—Dolphins, UMT Markhors, Panthers, Allied Financial institution Stallions, and Nurpur Lions—are taking part, every guided by outstanding mentors.
Saud Shakeel will captain the Dolphins, with Sarfaraz Ahmed as their mentor; the Lions might be led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, with steerage from Waqar Younis; Mohammad Haris will take cost of the Stallions, supported by Shoaib Malik; Mohammad Rizwan will captain the Markhors, mentored by Misbah-ul-Haq; and Shadab Khan will lead the Panthers, with Saqlain Mushtaq as their mentor.
Matches will usually start at 3 p.m. native time, apart from the September 16 Lions vs. Panthers sport, which is able to begin at 9:30 a.m. The event consists of 13 league matches and three playoff video games, with the ultimate set for Sunday, September 29.