The 2023 Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cup was the inaugural season of the Sher-E-Punjab T20 Cup, a franchise Twenty20 cricket league in Punjab, India, organised by Punjab Cricket Association (PCA). The tournament was played from 13 July to 30 July 2023.[1]
| Dates | 13 July – 30 July 2023 |
|---|---|
| Administrator(s) | Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) |
| Cricket format | 20-over |
| Tournament format(s) | Group stage and Knockouts |
| Host(s) | Punjab, India |
| Champions | BLV Blasters (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Agri Kings Knights |
| Participants | 6 |
| Matches | 33 |
In the final, BLV Blasters defeated Agri Kings Knights by 7 wickets to win the inaugural title.[2]
Background
editIn 2023, the Sher E Punjab T20 Cup was launched. The league was aimed to make up for the absence of high-profile matches in Punjab every year and to expose talented players from districts.[3]
The Tournament Is Scheduled To Start On Friday, July 13, And Will Conclude On Sunday, 30 July. It Will Be The First Edition Of The Tournament.[4][5]
In the league's first seasons, teams chose players using a draft system, having previously had the opportunity to sign a limited number of players directly.
A Total Of 33 Matches Are Scheduled To Take Place In This Edition Of The Tournament At The Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium, in Mohali.[6][7]
A Total Of Six Teams Are Going To Participate In The Tournament. These Six Teams Are: Hampton Falcons,.
In the final, BLV Blasters defeated Agri Kings Knights by 7 wickets to win the inaugural title.
Teams
edit| Team | Captain | Coach |
|---|---|---|
| BLV Blasters | ||
| Hampton Falcons | ||
| Intersoft Titans | ||
| JK Super Strikers | ||
| Royal Phantoms | ||
| Trident Stallions |
References
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- ^ "BLV Blasters lift Sher-e-Punjab trophy in front of packed crowd". hindustantimes. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ "Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cup 2023 - Squads, Fixtures and All you need to know". cricketworld.com. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ "BLV Blasters, Agri Kings Knights to clash for Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cup". hindustantimes. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ "Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cup: Nehal's fiery knock sets up Trident Stallions' win". hindustantimes. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ "Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cup". hindustantimes. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ "Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cup Standing". thesportsnews.in. Retrieved 20 June 2024.