Born inthe streets.Built to win.
From tape-ball in the gullies to Gaddafi Stadium, explore the 16 regions, the grounds and the competitions that keep cricket alive across Pakistan.
Sixteen regions.
One country.
The PCB groups Pakistan’s districts into 16 cricket regions. Their teams play the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, the first-class championship. Pick one to see its districts, teams and grounds.
How to usePick a region from the list or tap one on the map.
Shading follows the PCB’s district lists and is approximate. Borders are shown as administered; Kashmir is disputed. India, Afghanistan, Iran and China are in grey.
Sixteen homes of the game.
The game is bigger than the scoreboard.
The Pakistan Cricket Board sits at the centre. Around it are the 16 regions, the departmental teams, the competitions they play in, and the PSL franchises on a separate branch.
Your next innings starts here.
Looking for a club or your first proper game? Search your town to see which region you are in and how to get involved.
How to useType a town or city, then pick a result to see it on the map.
Where the game
comes alive.
From Gaddafi Stadium to the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, Pakistan’s big grounds host Tests and the PSL. Most of the game, though, is played in streets, parks and school grounds.
- International
- Has hosted international matches as well as domestic cricket.
- Domestic
- Hosts Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, National T20 or departmental matches.
- Club & community
- Where weekend club and junior cricket is played. Added as clubs confirm them.
Modular groundThe 3D ground is a representative community ground built to Laws of Cricket dimensions (20.12 m pitch, 3.05 m width). It is not a replica of any named venue.
There is no single ladder.
Most cricketers start in the street, at school or at a district club. The best move through district trials to their region, then to Pakistan Shaheens and Pakistan. The PSL is a side route that can change a career in one season.
A history
still being written.
From Test status in 1952 to the 1992 World Cup and the 2017 Champions Trophy. Explore important moments in this country's cricket history.
The future of cricket starts local.
Every Pakistan player started somewhere. Street cricket, schools and district clubs give young players a place to learn, compete and belong.
The PCB schools programme now reaches 1,200 schools in 100 districts.
Find cricket near your schoolEvery match.
A new story.
Karachi Blues won a 10th Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. Here is who won last season, and this summer.
| Competition | Winner | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2025-26 Regions · first-class | Karachi Blues | 10th title; beat Sialkot in the final at Gaddafi Stadium · |
| President’s Trophy 2025-26 Departments · first-class | WAPDA | First title; beat SNGPL by 35 runs in the final · |
| National T20 Cup 2026 Regions · T20 | Abbottabad | First title; beat Karachi Whites by nine wickets in Lahore · |
| PSL 2026 Franchise T20 · 8 teams | Peshawar Zalmi | Second title; beat Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets · |
| National Champions Cup 2026 PCB squads · one-day | Pakistan Gold | Beat Pakistan Greens by 101 runs in Multan; Shaheen Afridi 7-36 · |
Every club deserves to be found.
Cricket is built by local clubs and schools. Help players, parents and supporters find the people keeping the game alive in their town.
The Cricstars Pakistan cricket directory is an independent Cricstars initiative. It is not operated by or affiliated with the Pakistan Cricket Board, its regions or its clubs.
Pakistani cricket, answered.
Clear answers to common questions about cricket. Facts are current to .
| Region | First-class teams | QeAT 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Abbottabad Region | Abbottabad | Silver |
| Azad Jammu & Kashmir Region | Azad Jammu & Kashmir | Silver |
| Bahawalpur Region | Bahawalpur | Silver |
| Dera Murad Jamali Region | Dera Murad Jamali | Silver |
| Faisalabad Region | Faisalabad | Gold |
| FATA Region | FATA | Gold |
| Hyderabad Region | Hyderabad | Silver |
| Islamabad Region | Islamabad | Gold |
| Karachi Region | Karachi Blues · Karachi Whites | Gold + Silver |
| Lahore Region | Lahore Whites · Lahore Blues | Gold + Silver |
| Larkana Region | Larkana | Silver |
| Multan Region | Multan | Gold |
| Peshawar Region | Peshawar (two teams) | Gold + Silver |
| Quetta Region | Quetta | Silver |
| Rawalpindi Region | Rawalpindi | Silver |
| Sialkot Region | Sialkot (two teams) | Gold + Silver |
Cricket terms in plain English
- PCB
- The Pakistan Cricket Board, the national governing body.
- Region
- One of the PCB’s 16 cricket regions, each made up of districts.
- QeAT
- The Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, the first-class championship between regional teams.
- Gold and Silver
- The two divisions of the QeAT and the National T20 Cup from 2026-27.
- Departmental team
- A team run by a company or state body, such as WAPDA or SNGPL.
- First-class cricket
- Multi-day cricket with two innings a side.
- List A
- One-day cricket of up to 50 overs a side.
- PSL
- The Pakistan Super League, the T20 franchise competition.
How is cricket organised in Pakistan?
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) runs the game through 16 cricket regions, each made up of districts. Regional teams play the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy and the National T20 Cup, departmental teams play the President’s Trophy and President’s Cup, and the Pakistan Super League runs as a separate franchise competition.
What are the 16 cricket regions?
Abbottabad, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Bahawalpur, Dera Murad Jamali, Faisalabad, FATA, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Larkana, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, Rawalpindi and Sialkot. Islamabad region includes Gilgit-Baltistan. Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar and Sialkot each field two first-class teams in 2026-27.
What changed for 2026-27?
The Quaid-e-Azam Trophy now has two first-class divisions. Gold has the top eight teams from 2025-26 and Silver has 12, including the old Hanif Mohammad Trophy teams. The Silver winner is promoted for 2027-28 and the bottom Gold team goes down. The National T20 Cup also splits into Gold and Silver.
Who plays in QeAT Gold in 2026-27?
Faisalabad, FATA, Islamabad, Karachi Blues, Lahore Whites, Multan, Peshawar and Sialkot. Each plays seven matches from 1 November 2026, and the top two meet in the final.
Who won the domestic titles last season?
Karachi Blues won the 2025-26 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, their 10th title, beating Sialkot in the final. WAPDA won the President’s Trophy, Abbottabad won the National T20 Cup and Peshawar Zalmi won PSL 2026.
How is the PSL different from domestic cricket?
The Pakistan Super League is a T20 franchise league. In 2026 it grew to eight teams: Hyderabad Kingsmen, Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators and Rawalpindiz.
How do I join a cricket club in Pakistan?
Search your town to see which region you are in, then contact a club registered with your district association. District trials for U15, U17 and U19 teams are held each season, and many players start in school cricket.
Is this guide official?
No. It is an independent Cricstars guide and is not operated by or affiliated with the Pakistan Cricket Board or its regions. Cricstars is an independent guide and welcomes factual corrections.
What is Cricstars?
Cricstars is a grassroots cricket scoring platform. Clubs, schools, leagues, teams and players use it to score matches ball by ball, manage squads, publish scorecards and build player records.
Sources: Wikipedia · Dawn · ProPakistani · PCB (regions) · cricstars.com
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