List of Pakistani cricket teams explained

This is a list of cricket teams that have played in top-level domestic competitions (First-Class, List A and T20) in Pakistan.

Regional domestic teams (men)

As of 2019, domestic cricket in Pakistan was reorganised into six regional teams (on provincial lines). A three tier bottom-up system[1] is in operation with the Tier 1 teams participating in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (First Class), Pakistan Cup (List A) and National T20 Cup (Regional T20). The Tier 2 teams participate in the City Cricket Association Tournament whilst the Tier 3 teams participate in various local tournaments as both tiers feed players to the Tier 1 team.

Franchise teams (men)

Pakistan Super League

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is a Franchise T20 tournament and is competed between six city-based franchise teams:

Kashmir Premier League

The Kashmir Premier League (KPL) is a Franchise T20 tournament and is competed between seven franchise teams representing the Kashmir region:

Pakistan Junior League

The Pakistan Junior League (PJL) is a professional 20-over cricket league contested by Under-19 teams representing different cities of Pakistan:

Domestic teams (women)

Former and defunct teams

Provinces and federal territories

Associations

The associations represent regions, districts and cities.[2] Districts and cities are listed below their parent region, with T20 teams in parentheses.

Departments and educational institutions

Other

Notes and References

  1. Web site: City Cricket Association tournament schedule announced.
  2. Web site: Distribution of Districts/Zones amongst Regions . Pakistan Cricket Board . 21 March 2021.

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