2024/25 Faysal Bank T20 - Welcome to the Jungle!

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Faysal Bank T20, unmistakably named after its title sponsor Faysal Bank, is a T20 tournament held in Pakistan.
Established in 2005 by the Pakistan Cricket Board, it is reputed to be one of the oldest T20 tournaments in the world.

It served as the principal T20 cricket competition in Pakistan until the introduction of the Pakistan Super League in 2016.
Faysal Bank T20 is still considered to be one of the most celebrated sporting events in the country due to its heritage.

2024/25 Faysal Bank T20

The 2024/25 Faysal Bank T20 will be the 21st edition of the tournament, and the first to feature a record TWENTY teams.

Faysal Bank T20
Tournament Lineage

Edition​	Champions​
2024/25​	TBD​
2023/24​	Karachi Dolphins (2)
2022/23​	Karachi Dolphins
2021/22​	Peshawar Panthers (4)
2020/21​	Peshawar Panthers (3)
2019/20​	Rawalpindi Rams
2018/19​	Lahore Lions (4)
2017/18​	Lahore Eagles
2016/17​	Karachi Zebras
2015/16​	Peshawar Panthers (2)
2014/15​	Peshawar Panthers
2013/14​	Lahore Lions (3)
2012/13​	Lahore Lions (2)
2011/12​	Sialkot Stallions (6)
2010/11​	Lahore Lions
2009/10​	Sialkot Stallions (5)
2008/09​	Sialkot Stallions (4)
2007/08​	Sialkot Stallions (3)
2006/07​	Sialkot Stallions (2)
2005/06​	Sialkot Stallions
2004/05​	Faisalabad Wolves

 

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TEAMS

Since the 2024/25 edition of the Faysal Bank T20, a record TWENTY teams have taken part in the league.

 

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VENUES

20 venues across 17 cities will host the 2024/25 edition of the Faysal Bank T20.

Stadium​	Tenants​	Capacity​	Pitch​	Matches​
Abbottabad Stadium, Abbottabad	Abbottabad Falcons	4,000​	Dusty​	2​
Muzaffarabad Stadium, Muzaffarabad	Azad Kashmir Jaguars	10,000​	Dusty​	2​
Bahawal Stadium, Bahawalpur	Bahawalpur Stags	15,000​	Hard​	2​
Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad	Faisalabad Wolves	18,000​	Hard​	3​
Pissan Ground, Nagar Valley	Gilgit Baltistan Ibexes	3,000​	Damp/Sticky​	2​
Baloch Stadium, Gwadar	Gwadar Sharks	10,000​	Poor​	2​
Niaz Stadium, Hyderabad	Hyderabad Hawks	15,000​	TBD​	2​
Islamabad Oval, Islamabad	Islamabad Leopards	7,500​	Even​	2​
National Stadium, Karachi	Karachi Dolphins	32,000​	Even​	3​
DHA Stadium, Karachi	Karachi Zebras	10,000​	Flat​	2​
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore	Lahore Lions	27,000​	Dusty​	3​
LCCA Ground, Lahore	Lahore Eagles	3,500​	Dusty​	2​
Benazir Bhutto Stadium, Larkana	Larkana Bulls	10,000​	Even​	2​
Sports Complex, Mardan	Mardan Rhinos	5,000​	Green​	2​
Multan Stadium, Multan	Multan Tigers	35,000​	TBD​	3​
Sports Complex, Peshawar	Peshawar Cheetahs	10,000​	TBD​	2​
Arbab Niaz Stadium, Peshawar	Peshawar Panthers	35,000​	Dry/Slow​	3​
Bugti Stadium, Quetta	Quetta Bears	20,000​	Dry/Slow​	3​
Rawalpindi Stadium, Rawalpindi	Rawalpindi Rams	18,000​	Flat​	3​
Jinnah Stadium, Sialkot	Sialkot Stallions	15,000​	Even​	2​

Spoiler: Climate Data

Spoiler: Abbottabad

Spoiler: Bahawalpur

Spoiler: Faisalabad

Spoiler: Gwadar

Spoiler: Hyderabad

Spoiler: Islamabad

Spoiler: Karachi

Spoiler: Lahore

Spoiler: Larkana

Spoiler: Mardan

Spoiler: Multan

Spoiler: Muzaffarabad

Spoiler: Nagar Valley

Spoiler: Peshawar

Spoiler: Quetta

Spoiler: Rawalpindi

Spoiler: Sialkot

Rain/Snow

Rain of up to 2 inches will see matches played in full.
Rain of between 2 and 5 inches will see matches played over reduced overs.
Rain of over 5 inches will see a match abandoned.

Credits: @Aislabie for the system.

Spoiler: Pitch Types

Pitch Types

Damp/Sticky - Massively in favor of bowlers and an absolute nightmare to bat on. Might even be hazardous to bat on.
Dusty - Plenty of turn on offer for spinners and a good place to bat for spin-savvy batsmen. Good pace bowlers are still likely to thrive.
Even - Provides an evenly balanced contest for all disciplines.
Flat - A batsman-friendly pitch which provides little or no assistance to bowlers. Expect big totals.
Green - A lot of movement on offer early on, making it ideal for fast bowlers. Batting expected to become easier as the match progresses.
Hard - Ideal conditions for batting. Good deal of bounce on offer for fast bowlers as well. Could go either way
Dry/Slow - Ideal for slow and spin bowlers as the name suggests. Sometimes quite difficult to bat on.
Poor - Uneven bounce and a huge amount of turn on offer for spinners. Expect a slow hard grind for very few runs.​

Credits: @VC the slogger for pitch types.

 

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GROUP A

R​	Team​	Mat​	Won​	Lost​	Tied​	N/R​	Pts​	NRR​
1​	Abbottabad Falcons	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0.000​
2​	Gwadar Sharks	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0.000​
3​	Hyderabad Hawks	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0.000​
4​	Lahore Eagles	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0.000​
5​	Sialkot Stallions	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0.000​

Group winners and runners-up advance to the knockouts.

Points System

Win: 3 points / Tie: 2 points / N/R: 1 point / Loss: 0 points
Teams equal on points are to be ranked using the following tiebreakers:

Spoiler: Tiebreakers

* if equal on points; team with better head-to-head record is ranked higher
* if equal on head-to-head record; team with more wins is ranked higher
* if equal on wins; team with fewer losses is ranked higher
* if equal on losses; team with better net-run-rate is ranked higher

Fixtures

March 28, Match 1, Gwadar Sharks v Sialkot Stallions at Baloch Stadium, Gwadar
March 30, Match 5, Hyderabad Hawks v Lahore Eagles at Niaz Stadium, Hyderabad

March 31, Match 9, Hyderabad Hawks v Abbottabad Falcons at Niaz Stadium, Hyderabad
April 1, Match 13, Lahore Eagles v Sialkot Stallions at LCCA Ground, Lahore

April 3, Match 17, Lahore Eagles v Gwadar Sharks at LCCA Ground, Lahore
April 4, Match 21, Sialkot Stallions v Abbottabad Falcons at Jinnah Stadium, Sialkot

April 5, Match 25, Sialkot Stallions v Hyderabad Hawks at Jinnah Stadium, Sialkot
April 7, Match 29, Abbottabad Falcons v Gwadar Sharks at Abbottabad Stadium, Abbottabad

April 8, Match 33, Abbottabad Falcons v Lahore Eagles at Abbottabad Stadium, Abbottabad
April 9, Match 37, Gwadar Sharks v Hyderabad Hawks at Baloch Stadium, Gwadar

 

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GROUP B

R​	Team​	Mat​	Won​	Lost​	Tied​	N/R​	Pts​	NRR​
1​	Bahawalpur Stags	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0.000​
2​	Larkana Bulls	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0.000​
3​	Mardan Rhinos	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0.000​
4​	Peshawar Panthers	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0.000​
5​	Rawalpindi Rams	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0.000​

Group winners and runners-up advance to the knockouts.

Points System

Win: 3 points / Tie: 2 points / N/R: 1 point / Loss: 0 points
Teams equal on points are to be ranked using the following tiebreakers:

Spoiler: Tiebreakers

* if equal on points; team with better head-to-head record is ranked higher
* if equal on head-to-head record; team with more wins is ranked higher
* if equal on wins; team with fewer losses is ranked higher
* if equal on losses; team with better net-run-rate is ranked higher

Fixtures

March 29, Match 2, Rawalpindi Rams v Peshawar Panthers at Rawalpindi Stadium, Rawalpindi
March 30, Match 6, Bahawalpur Stags v Larkana Bulls at Bahawal Stadium, Bahawalpur

March 31, Match 10, Bahawalpur Stags v Mardan Rhinos at Bahawal Stadium, Bahawalpur
April 2, Match 14, Larkana Bulls v Peshawar Panthers at Benazir Bhutto Stadium, Larkana

April 3, Match 18, Larkana Bulls v Rawalpindi Rams at Benazir Bhutto Stadium, Larkana
April 4, Match 22, Peshawar Panthers v Mardan Rhinos at Arbab Niaz Stadium, Peshawar

April 6, Match 26, Peshawar Panthers v Bahawalpur Stags at Arbab Niaz Stadium, Peshawar
April 7, Match 30, Mardan Rhinos v Rawalpindi Rams at Sports Complex, Mardan

April 8, Match 34, Mardan Rhinos v Larkana Bulls at Sports Complex, Mardan
April 10, Match 38, Rawalpindi Rams v Bahawalpur Stags at Rawalpindi Stadium, Rawalpindi

 

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GROUP C

R​	Team​	Mat​	Won​	Lost​	Tied​	N/R​	Pts​	NRR​
1​	Gilgit Baltistan Ibexes	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0.000​
2​	Islamabad Leopards	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0.000​
3​	Karachi Zebras	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0.000​
4​	Lahore Lions	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0.000​
5​	Multan Tigers	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0.000​

Group winners and runners-up advance to the knockouts.

Points System

Win: 3 points / Tie: 2 points / N/R: 1 point / Loss: 0 points
Teams equal on points are to be ranked using the following tiebreakers:

Spoiler: Tiebreakers

* if equal on points; team with better head-to-head record is ranked higher
* if equal on head-to-head record; team with more wins is ranked higher
* if equal on wins; team with fewer losses is ranked higher
* if equal on losses; team with better net-run-rate is ranked higher

Fixtures

March 29, Match 3, Lahore Lions v Karachi Zebras at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
March 30, Match 7, Multan Tigers v Gilgit Baltistan Ibexes at Multan Stadium, Multan

April 1, Match 11, Lahore Lions v Islamabad Leopards at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
April 2, Match 15, Karachi Zebras v Gilgit Baltistan Ibexes at DHA Stadium, Karachi

April 3, Match 19, Karachi Zebras v Multan Tigers at DHA Stadium, Karachi
April 5, Match 23, Gilgit Baltistan Ibexes v Islamabad Leopards at Pissan Ground, Nagar Valley

April 6, Match 27, Gilgit Baltistan Ibexes v Lahore Lions at Pissan Ground, Nagar Valley
April 7, Match 31, Islamabad Leopards v Multan Tigers at Islamabad Oval, Islamabad

April 9, Match 35, Islamabad Leopards v Karachi Zebras at Islamabad Oval, Islamabad
April 10, Match 39, Multan Tigers v Lahore Lions at Multan Stadium, Multan

 

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GROUP D

R​	Team​	Mat​	Won​	Lost​	Tied​	N/R​	Pts​	NRR​
1​	Azad Kashmir Jaguars	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0.000​
2​	Faisalabad Wolves	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0.000​
3​	Karachi Dolphins	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0.000​
4​	Peshawar Cheetahs	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0.000​
5​	Quetta Bears	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0.000​

Group winners and runners-up advance to the knockouts.

Points System

Win: 3 points / Tie: 2 points / N/R: 1 point / Loss: 0 points
Teams equal on points are to be ranked using the following tiebreakers:

Spoiler: Tiebreakers

* if equal on points; team with better head-to-head record is ranked higher
* if equal on head-to-head record; team with more wins is ranked higher
* if equal on wins; team with fewer losses is ranked higher
* if equal on losses; team with better net-run-rate is ranked higher

Fixtures

March 29, Match 4, Faisalabad Wolves v Quetta Bears at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
March 31, Match 8, Karachi Dolphins v Peshawar Cheetahs at National Stadium, Karachi

April 1, Match 12, Karachi Dolphins v Azad Kashmir Jaguars at National Stadium, Karachi
April 2, Match 16, Peshawar Cheetahs v Quetta Bears at Sports Complex, Peshawar

April 4, Match 20, Azad Kashmir Jaguars v Faisalabad Wolves at Muzaffarabad Stadium, Muzaffarabad
April 5, Match 24, Quetta Bears v Karachi Dolphins at Bugti Stadium, Quetta

April 6, Match 28, Azad Kashmir Jaguars v Peshawar Cheetahs at Muzaffarabad Stadium, Muzaffarabad
April 8, Match 32, Faisalabad Wolves v Karachi Dolphins at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad

April 9, Match 36, Quetta Bears v Azad Kashmir Jaguars at Bugti Stadium, Quetta
April 10, Match 40, Peshawar Cheetahs v Faisalabad Wolves at Sports Complex, Peshawar

 

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KNOCKOUTS

Group winners and runners-up from each of the four groups advance to the knockouts.

Qualified Teams

Group​	Winners​	Runners-up​
A​	TBD​	TBD​
B​	TBD​	TBD​
C​	TBD​	TBD​
D​	TBD​	TBD​

Knockout Stage

Quarter-Finals

April 12, Match 41, Quarter-Final 1, A1 v D2 at Bugti Stadium, Quetta
April 13, Match 42, Quarter-Final 2, B1 v C2 at Arbab Niaz Stadium, Peshawar
April 14, Match 43, Quarter-Final 3, C1 v B2 at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
April 15, Match 44, Quarter-Final 4, D1 v A2 at Rawalpindi Stadium, Rawalpindi

Semi-Finals

April 17, Match 45, Semi-Final 1, QF1 v QF2 at Multan Stadium, Multan
April 18, Match 46, Semi-Final 2, QF3 v QF4 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Faysal Bank T20 Final

April 20, Match 47, Final, SF1 v SF2 at National Stadium, Karachi

Reserve Day

April 21, Faysal Bank T20 Final

* In case of a tied knockout match, a Super Over is to be used as a tiebreaker.

 

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RULES OF PLAY

Squads

Squads comprise of 15 players each, which are shortlisted from pools provided at the start of the tournament.

Lineups

Each team must include at least one wicket keeper (//) and six bowling options (//) in their lineup.

Tiebreaker

In case of a tied knockout match, a Super Over is to be used as a tiebreaker. Points are shared for group stage ties.

Player Injuries

Injuries will also be randomly simulated at the end of each round.
Players that play without a rest are more likely to get injured.

Following are the types of injuries that can occur:

Spoiler: Player Injuries

Degree 1

* Can play with a 25% ratings decrease; 50% chance of developing a Degree 2 injury
- Heals fully after a one-game rest.

Degree 2

* Can play with a 50% ratings decrease; 75% chance of developing a Degree 3 injury
- Heals fully after a one-game rest.

Degree 3

* Out for one game; instantly made unavailable
- Can play one game early with a 50% ratings decrease upon return. Heals fully after a two-game rest.

Degree 4

* Out for two to three games; instantly made unavailable
- Can play one game early with a 25% ratings decrease upon return. Heals fully after a three-game rest.

Degree 5

* Out for four to five games; instantly made unavailable
- Can play one game early with a 10% ratings decrease upon return. Heals fully after a five-game rest.

Degree 6

* Out for six to ten games; instantly made unavailable
- Can play only after recovering from injury fully.

Degree 7

* Out for the remainder of the tournament; struck through from squad.
- Can be replaced by a travelling injury reserve when ruled out.​

 

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