The National Champions Cup 2026 will kick off Pakistan’s 2026-27 domestic cricket season, with four teams competing in the 50-over List-A tournament from 11 to 18 August at Multan Cricket Stadium.
All seven matches, including the final, will be played as day-night fixtures starting at 3pm PST.
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The tournament features Pakistan Greens, Pakistan Whites, Pakistan Blues and Pakistan Gold, with the teams playing a single round-robin league before the top two meet in the final on 18 August.
The squads have been selected with an eye on Pakistan’s preparations for the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2027 .
National Champions Cup Squads
The national selection committee has announced a fixed playing XI for each team, along with a 12-player reserve pool.
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Teams can only call up reserve players in case of injury or concussion, with the reserves joining the squads for training and match days.
Pakistan Greens
Shadab Khan (captain), Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Farhan Yousuf, Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Omair Bin Yousuf, Saad Baig (wicket-keeper) and Sameer Minhas
Pakistan Whites
Saim Ayub (captain), Akif Javed, Ali Raza, Haris Rauf, Hasan Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Mohsin Riaz, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Saad Masood, Shahzaib Khan and Usman Khan (wicket-keeper)
Pakistan Blues
Sahibzada Farhan (captain), Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Hasan Ali, Hussain Talat, Jahandad Khan, Rohail Nazir (wicket-keeper), Shamyl Hussain, Sufyan Moqim, Taimur Khan (wicket-keeper) and Tayyab Tahir
Pakistan Gold
Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Abdul Samad, Abdul Subhan, Faisal Akram, Haider Ali, Kamran Ghulam, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Nawaz, Muhammad Akhlaq (wicket-keeper), Muhammad Imran and Saad Khan
Reserve Pool
Batters: Mohammad Suleman, Mohammad Faiq, Muhammad Irfan Khan
All-rounders: Mubasir Khan, Danish Aziz
Pacers: Arshad Iqbal, Muhammad Salman, Razaullah, Saqib Khan, Mohammad Amir Khan, Shahnawaz Dahani
Wicket-keeper: Haseebullah
National Champions Cup Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 August | Pakistan Greens vs Pakistan Whites | Multan Cricket Stadium | 3:00 PM PST |
| 12 August | Pakistan Blues vs Pakistan Gold | Multan Cricket Stadium | 3:00 PM PST |
| 13 August | Pakistan Blues vs Pakistan Whites | Multan Cricket Stadium | 3:00 PM PST |
| 14 August | Pakistan Gold vs Pakistan Greens | Multan Cricket Stadium | 3:00 PM PST |
| 15 August | Pakistan Blues vs Pakistan Greens | Multan Cricket Stadium | 3:00 PM PST |
| 16 August | Pakistan Gold vs Pakistan Whites | Multan Cricket Stadium | 3:00 PM PST |
| 18 August | Final | Multan Cricket Stadium | 3:00 PM PST |
All matches will be played at Multan Cricket Stadium, starting at 3pm.
Free entry announced for National Champions Cup
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced free entry for fans in Multan during the National Champions Cup, allowing spectators to watch Pakistan’s top players in action at Multan Cricket Stadium.
Fans can attend all seven 50-over List-A matches without paying an entry fee.
Where to Watch National Champions Cup Live
Fans in Pakistan can watch the National Champions Cup live on PTV Sports, with digital streaming available on Tamasha and Tapmad.
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Overseas viewers can follow the action through the official PCB YouTube channel.
The tournament promises a strong mix of established stars and emerging talent as Pakistan begins its build-up to the ODI World Cup 2027.
