Faisalabad will be the center of cricketing excitement on Thursday afternoon as Iqbal Stadium welcomes the thrilling opening match of the Champions One-Day Cup. The star-studded UMT Markhors (formerly known as the Wolves) are set to clash with the formidable Panthers in what promises to be a captivating encounter. The game will kick off at 3 PM, with live coverage available on national sports channels, and streaming options on Tamasha, Tapmad, and myco. North American viewers can catch the action on Willow TV.
Leading the UMT Markhors will be captain Mohammad Rizwan, guided by mentor Misbah-ul-Haq. The Panthers will be spearheaded by Shadab Khan, with Saqlain Mushtaq providing mentorship. The tournament features a lucrative prize pool of Rs49 million, with the champion set to receive Rs30 million and the runner-up Rs15 million.
The excitement continues on Friday as Mohammad Haris’ Allied Bank Stallions face off against Shaheen Shah Afridi’s Nurpur Lions, followed by a Saturday showdown between Saud Shakeel’s Dolphins and Shadab Khan’s Panthers.
