Hanif Mohammad Trophy
AdministratorPakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
FormatFirst-class
First edition2023–24
Number of teams10
Current championIslamabad
2023–24
Websitewww.pcb.com.pk

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.[1]

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.[1][2][3]

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.[4]
  • Jawad Ali from Hyderabad had an outstanding performance, taking an impressive seven-wicket haul and emerging as the star player of the day.[5]

First round victories

  • Islamabad and Bahawalpur emerged victorious in the first round of matches.[6]
  • Abbottabad and Quetta notched their first wins of the season.[7]

References

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