Lahore Blues set to defend title as National T20 Cup begins today The 12-day ABS Developers National T20 Cup is set to commence today at the Imran Khan Cricket Stadium in Peshawar, with the defending champions Lahore Blues aiming to retain their title. The tournament features 10 regional teams competing for the championship, with Lahore Blues placed in Group B alongside Abbottabad, Karachi Blues, Multan, and Sialkot. The opening matches will see Lahore Whites face Peshawar at 4:15 pm, while Faisalabad will take on Karachi Whites at 9:15 pm. Bahawalpur will also be part of Group A. A total prize pool of PKR 8.5 million is on offer, with the winners receiving PKR 5 million and runners-up PKR 2.5 million. Additional awards include PKR 100,000 for the best batter, bowler, wicketkeeper, and player of the tournament. The player of the match will be awarded PKR 25,000, while the player of the final will receive PKR 50,000. The tournament will be broadcast live using 22 high-definition cameras, with coverage available on Geo Super, A Sports, PTV Sports, PTV National, and Fast Sports. International viewers can access the live stream via PCB’s official YouTube channel. Commentary will be provided by former Pakistan internationals Salman Butt and Aiman Anwer, alongside Ali Younis, Shah Faisal, Raja Asad, and Imranullah. The captains’ trophy shoot was held at the Imran Khan Cricket Stadium on Friday. Lahore Blues, led by interim captain Saad Nasim, expressed confidence in their ability to defend the title despite the strong competition. Nasim highlighted the blend of young and experienced players in their squad and anticipated enthusiastic support from Peshawar fans. Karachi Blues and Bahawalpur advanced to the tournament after winning their respective Qualifier events.#imran_khan_cricket_stadium #peshawar #lahore_blues #abs_developers #karachi_blues
