President’s Trophy Grade II begins today

LAHORE: The President’s Trophy Grade-II 2024-25 is set to begin on Tuesday across eight cities – Abbottabad, Haripur, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Sheikhupura and Swabi.

The 85-match tournament comprises three-day matches, except the final. Over 400 players across Pakistan will get the opportunity to showcase their skills in this red-ball tournament. The triumphant team of the tournament will also qualify for the President’s Trophy Grade-I in the next domestic season replacing Eshaal Associates.

A total of 27 Departmental teams are taking part in the tournament, which have been divided into four groups. Top two teams from each group will qualify for the quarterfinal stage set to take place from May 14-16. The semi-finals are slotted from May 18-20. Group A (Karachi): Kingsmen, Navy, Pak Saudi International, Pakistan Customs, Port Qasim and Wing 999 Sports.