The much-anticipated National T20 Cup 2023 is set to kick off on November 24th, promising cricket enthusiasts an exciting display of talent and competition. The tournament will run until December 10th, showcasing a total of 63 games that cricket fans can enjoy. With 18 teams participating, the tournament promises to be a cricket extravaganza, bringing together some of the best talents in the country.
Karachi will play host to the tournament, utilizing four prestigious venues for the matches. National Bank Stadium, UBL Sports Complex, HPC Oval Ground, and NBP Sports Complex will witness the cricketing action unfold, providing a diverse backdrop for the intense competition. The best part for cricket enthusiasts is that entry to the matches is free, allowing fans to immerse themselves in the thrilling atmosphere of the National T20 Cup 2023.
For those looking for a more immersive experience, the tournament organizers have made special enclosures available for spectators. The Hanif Mohammad, Javed Miandad, and Fazal Mahmood enclosures offer fans a chance to get even closer to the action, enhancing the overall viewing experience.
The tournament format is divided into two stages: the group stage and the Super Eight. The group stage, consisting of 32 matches, will see 18 teams divided into four groups—Group A featuring Lahore Whites, Peshawar, Karachi Blues, Larkana, and Quetta; Group B including Lahore Blues, Karachi Whites, Islamabad, Hyderabad, and Dera Murad Jamali; Group C comprising Rawalpindi, Abbottabad, Faisalabad, and Bahawalpur; and Group D with Multan, Sialkot, FATA, and AJK.
As revealed by the board, the top two teams from each group will advance to the Super Eight stage, which will adopt a round-robin format from December 1st to 8th. The complete schedule for the Super Eight games will be disclosed in due course, promising fans more thrilling encounters as the tournament progresses.
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Following the Super Eight stage, the top four teams will battle it out in the semi-finals scheduled for December 9th at the National Bank Stadium. The first semi-final will commence at 1500 PKT, followed by the second at 2000 PKT. The climax of the tournament will unfold in the final on December 10th at the same venue. The toss is scheduled for 1930 PKT, and the first ball will be bowled at 2000 PKT, marking the culmination of the domestic extravaganza National T20 Cup 2023.
The Formation of the Teams for the National T20 Cup 2023 Super 8 Stage
Group A:
- No. 1 Team of Group A (Team A for Super 8): This refers to the team that finishes in the first position in Group A. Let’s call this team “Team A.” In the Super 8 stage, this team will be identified as “Team A.”
- No. 2 Team of Group A (Team B for Super 8): This refers to the team that finishes in the second position in Group A. Let’s call this team “Team B.” In the Super 8 stage, this team will be identified as “Team B.”
Group B:
- No. 1 Team of Group B (Team C for Super 8): This refers to the team that finishes in the first position in Group B. Let’s call this team “Team C.” In the Super 8 stage, this team will be identified as “Team C.”
- No. 2 Team of Group B (Team D for Super 8): This refers to the team that finishes in the second position in Group B. Let’s call this team “Team D.” In the Super 8 stage, this team will be identified as “Team D.”
Group C:
- No. 1 Team of Group C (Team E for Super 8): This refers to the team that finishes in the first position in Group C. Let’s call this team “Team E.” In the Super 8 stage, this team will be identified as “Team E.”
- No. 2 Team of Group C (Team F for Super 8): This refers to the team that finishes in the second position in Group C. Let’s call this team “Team F.” In the Super 8 stage, this team will be identified as “Team F.”
Group D:
- No. 1 Team of Group D (Team G for Super 8): This refers to the team that finishes in the first position in Group D. Let’s call this team “Team G.” In the Super 8 stage, this team will be identified as “Team G.”
- No. 2 Team of Group D (Team H for Super 8): This refers to the team that finishes in the second position in Group D. Let’s call this team “Team H.” In the Super 8 stage, this team will be identified as “Team H.”
So, the Super 8 stage will consist of Teams A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H, with each team corresponding to the respective top two teams from Groups A, B, C, and D.
National T20 Cup 2023 Prize Money
Apart from the excitement on the field, substantial cash prizes await the teams and standout players. The winners of the tournament will be awarded PKR 5 million, with the runners-up receiving PKR 2.5 million. The player of the tournament will be rewarded with a significant prize of PKR 250,000. Additionally, the best batter, best bowler, and best wicket-keeper of the tournament will each receive the same amount.
The player of the final will pocket PKR 50,000, while the player of the match in each Super Eight game and the semi-finals will be recognized with PKR 25,000, adding an extra layer of individual recognition and motivation to the competition. The National T20 Cup 2023 is not just a cricket tournament; it’s a celebration of the sport, uniting fans, players, and the cricketing community in the spirit of competition and camaraderie.
National T20 Cup 2023 Schedule
| Date | Teams | Venue | Timings |
| 24-Nov | Lahore Region (W)-Larkana Region | NBP Sports Complex Karachi | 10:00 AM |
| 24-Nov | Karachi Region (B)-Peshawar Region | NBP Sports Complex Karachi | 2:00 PM |
| 25-Nov | Lahore Region (W)-Peshawar Region | NBP Sports Complex Karachi | 10:00 AM |
| 25-Nov | Karachi Region (B)-Quetta Region | NBP Sports Complex Karachi | 2:00 PM |
| 26-Nov | Quetta Region-Peshawar Region | NBP Sports Complex Karachi | 10:00 AM |
| 26-Nov | Larkana Region-Karachi Region (B) | NBP Sports Complex Karachi | 2:00 PM |
| 27-Nov | Lahore Region (W)-Quetta Region | National Bank Stadium Karachi | 3:00 PM |
| 27-Nov | Peshawar Region-Larkana Region | National Bank Stadium Karachi | 8:00 PM |
| 28-Nov | Lahore Region (W)-Karachi Region (B) | National Bank Stadium Karachi | 8:00 PM |
| 28-Nov | Quetta Region-Larkana Region | NBP Sports Complex Karachi | 10:00 AM |
| Group – B | |||
| Date | Teams | Venue | Timings |
| 24-Nov | Karachi Region (W)-Islamabad Region | UBL Sports Complex Karachi | 10:00 AM |
| 24-Nov | Hyderabad Region-D.M. Jamali Region | UBL Sports Complex Karachi | 2:00 PM |
| 25-Nov | Karachi Region (W)-D.M. Jamali Region | UBL Sports Complex Karachi | 10:00 AM |
| 25-Nov | Lahore Region (B)-Hyderabad Region | UBL Sports Complex Karachi | 2:00 PM |
| 26-Nov | Karachi Region (W)-Lahore Region (B) | National Bank Stadium Karachi | 3:00 PM |
| 26-Nov | Islamabad Region-D.M. Jamali Region | National Bank Stadium Karachi | 8:00 PM |
| 27-Nov | Lahore Region (B)-D.M. Jamali Region | UBL Sports Complex Karachi | 10:00 AM |
| 27-Nov | Islamabad Region-Hyderabad Region | UBL Sports Complex Karachi | 2:00 PM |
| 28-Nov | Karachi Region (W)-Hyderabad Region | National Bank Stadium Karachi | 3:00 PM |
| 28-Nov | Lahore Region (B)-Islamabad Region | UBL Sports Complex Karachi | 10:00 AM |
| Group – C | |||
| Date | Teams | Venue | Timings |
| 24-Nov | Rawalpindi Region-Abbottabad Region | National Bank Stadium Karachi | 3:00 PM |
| 24-Nov | Faisalabad Region-Bahawalpur Region | National Bank Stadium Karachi | 8:00 PM |
| 26-Nov | Rawalpindi Region-Faisalabad Region | HPC Oval Ground Karachi | 10:00 AM |
| 26-Nov | Abbottabad Region-Bahawalpur Region | HPC Oval Ground Karachi | 2:00 PM |
| 27-Nov | Rawalpindi Region-Bahawalpur Region | HPC Oval Ground Karachi | 10:00 AM |
| 27-Nov | Abbottabad Region-Faisalabad Region | HPC Oval Ground Karachi | 2:00 PM |
| Group – D | |||
| Date | Teams | Venue | Timings |
| 24-Nov | Multan Region-Sialkot Region | HPC Oval Ground Karachi | 10:00 AM |
| 24-Nov | FATA Region-AJK Region | HPC Oval Ground Karachi | 2:00 PM |
| 25-Nov | Multan Region-AJK Region | National Bank Stadium Karachi | 3:00 PM |
| 25-Nov | Sialkot Region-FATA Region | National Bank Stadium Karachi | 8:00 PM |
| 27-Nov | Multan Region-FATA Region | NBP Sports Complex Karachi | 10:00 AM |
| 27-Nov | Sialkot Region-AJK Region | NBP Sports Complex Karachi | 2:00 PM |
| National T-20 SUPER-8 (2023-24) | |||
| Date | Match | Venue | Timings |
| 1-Dec | AB | National Bank Stadium Karachi | 3:00 PM |
| 1-Dec | CD | National Bank Stadium Karachi | 8:00 PM |
| 1-Dec | EF | UBL Sports Complex Karachi | 11:00 AM |
| 1-Dec | GH | NBP Sports Complex Karachi | 11:00 AM |
| 2-Dec | EH | National Bank Stadium Karachi | 3:00 PM |
| 2-Dec | FG | National Bank Stadium Karachi | 8:00 PM |
| 2-Dec | AD | UBL Sports Complex Karachi | 11:00 AM |
| 2-Dec | BC | NBP Sports Complex Karachi | 11:00 AM |
| 3-Dec | AC | National Bank Stadium Karachi | 3:00 PM |
| 3-Dec | BD | National Bank Stadium Karachi | 8:00 PM |
| 3-Dec | EG | UBL Sports Complex Karachi | 11:00 AM |
| 3-Dec | FH | NBP Sports Complex Karachi | 11:00 AM |
| 4-Dec | BH | National Bank Stadium Karachi | 3:00 PM |
| 4-Dec | CE | National Bank Stadium Karachi | 8:00 PM |
| 4-Dec | AG | UBL Sports Complex Karachi | 11:00 AM |
| 4-Dec | DF | NBP Sports Complex Karachi | 11:00 AM |
| 5-Dec | – | – | – |
| 6-Dec | AF | National Bank Stadium Karachi | 3:00 PM |
| 6-Dec | DG | National Bank Stadium Karachi | 8:00 PM |
| 6-Dec | BE | UBL Sports Complex Karachi | 11:00 AM |
| 6-Dec | CH | NBP Sports Complex Karachi | 11:00 AM |
| 7-Dec | BF | National Bank Stadium Karachi | 3:00 PM |
| 7-Dec | CG | National Bank Stadium Karachi | 8:00 PM |
| 7-Dec | AE | UBL Sports Complex Karachi | 11:00 AM |
| 7-Dec | DH | NBP Sports Complex Karachi | 11:00 AM |
| 8-Dec | AH | National Bank Stadium Karachi | 3:00 PM |
| 8-Dec | DE | National Bank Stadium Karachi | 8:00 PM |
| 8-Dec | BG | UBL Sports Complex Karachi | 11:00 AM |
| 8-Dec | CF | NBP Sports Complex Karachi | 11:00 AM |
| National T-20 SUPER-8 (2023-24) – Semi-Finals and Final | |||
| Date | Match | Venue | Timings |
| 9-Dec | No.1 team Vs No.3 Team | National Bank Stadium Karachi | 3:00 PM |
| 9-Dec | No.2 team Vs No. 4 Team | National Bank Stadium Karachi | 8:00 PM |
| 10-Dec | Winner of 1st SF Vs Winner of 2nd SF | National Bank Stadium Karachi | 8:00 PM |
National T20 Cup 2023 Squads
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