President’s Trophy Grade-I 2025: A Competitive Cricket Showcase
The Prestigious Tournament Kicks Off on 8 January
The President’s Trophy Grade-I 2025, Pakistan’s top departmental cricket competition, is set to begin on 8 January in Karachi. The event will feature nine departmental teams vying for supremacy in a single-league format. The tournament will conclude with a five-day final between the top two teams, scheduled from 8-12 April.
- Nine teams will compete in 37 matches spread across six venues.
- Top two teams will qualify for the final.
- Bottom two teams face relegation to Grade-II.
President’s Trophy Grade-I 2025 Schedule
Tournament Format and Prize Money
Eight Matches Per Team
Each team will play eight league matches, competing in nine rounds of cricket. Matches will be staged at HPC Oval Ground, KCCA Stadium, National Bank Stadium, NBP Sports Complex, SBP Sports Complex, and UBL Sports Complex.
Generous Prize Pool
A prize pot of PKR 8 million awaits the winners and runners-up. The champions will receive PKR 5 million, while the runners-up will earn PKR 2.5 million. This financial incentive raises the stakes for all teams.
Participating Teams
Diverse Departmental Representation
The nine competing teams include:
- Eshaal Associates
- Ghani Glass
- Higher Education Commission (HEC)
- Khan Research Laboratories (KRL)
- Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL)
- Pakistan Television (PTV)
- State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)
- Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL)
- Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
Teams’ Background
SNGPL, the defending champions, will kickstart their campaign against PTV at the HPC Oval Ground. WAPDA, runners-up in the previous edition, will play KRL at the NBP Sports Complex.
Promoted Teams Add Excitement
Eshaal Associates and OGDCL
These two teams secured their spots in the Grade-I competition after reaching the President’s Trophy Grade-II final last year. Their journey from the Grade-II competition brings fresh competition and enthusiasm to this year’s tournament.
Venues and Final Match
State-of-the-Art Facilities
The league matches will take place at six premier venues in Karachi. These include top facilities like National Bank Stadium and UBL Sports Complex, ensuring excellent playing conditions.
Final Venue Announcement
The final’s location is yet to be revealed but will be disclosed closer to the event. This ensures optimal preparation and fan engagement for the concluding match.
High Stakes and Relegation
Promotion and Relegation System
This year’s tournament will feature a promotion and relegation system. The bottom two teams will drop to Grade-II, adding a competitive edge to every match.
Thrilling Endgame
The top two teams at the end of the league stage will face off in the five-day final, which promises to deliver high-stakes cricket and intense action.