Hanif Mohammad Trophy
| Administrator | Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) |
|---|---|
| Format | Non-first-class four-day[1] |
| First edition | 2023–24 |
| Number of teams | 10 |
| Current champion | Islamabad |
| Website | www |
 2023–24 | |
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.[2]
Format[edit]
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.[2][3][4]
Inaugural season (2023-24)[edit]
The first season of the Hanif Mohammad Trophy was held during the 2023-24 domestic cricket season.
Notable performances[edit]
- Abdul Wahid Bangalzai and Mohammad Ammar both scored centuries in one of the matches. On the day the tournament began.[5]
- Jawad Ali from Hyderabad had an outstanding performance, taking an impressive seven-wicket haul and emerging as the star player of the day.[6]
First round victories[edit]
- Islamabad and Bahawalpur emerged victorious in the first round of matches.[7]
- Abbottabad and Quetta notched their first wins of the season.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "Quaid Trophy, Hanif Mohammad Trophy set to concurrently commence today". The Nation. September 10, 2023.
- ^ a b "PCB reveals details about Hanif Mohammad Trophy". www.geosuper.tv.
- ^ "Quaid Trophy, Hanif Mohammad Trophy set to concurrently commence today". The Nation. September 10, 2023.
- ^ Report, Recorder (August 11, 2023). "PCB re-brands grade-II four-day event as Hanif Mohammad Trophy". Brecorder.
- ^ "Bangalzai, Ammar hit centuries in Hanif Trophy matches". www.thenews.com.pk.
- ^ "Jawad Ali sparkles as Hanif Mohammad Trophy begins". www.thenews.com.pk.
- ^ Report, Recorder (September 14, 2023). "Hanif Mohammad Trophy: Islamabad, Bahawalpur register victories in first round matches". Brecorder.
- ^ "Quetta, Abbottabad secure first win in Hanif Mohammad Trophy". The Nation. September 20, 2023.