Aima Baig to carry out at Champions One-Day Cup opening ceremony | The Categorical Tribune

Famend Pakistani singer Aima Baig will carry out on the opening ceremony of the Champions One-Day Cup, scheduled to happen at present at Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium.

The much-awaited match between UMT Markhors, led by Mohammad Rizwan, and Panthers, led by Shadab Khan, will happen after the ceremony.

Aima’s efficiency is anticipated so as to add pleasure to the star-studded event, showcasing Pakistan’s cricketing expertise throughout 5 groups.

The event, which is able to function one of the best cricketers from throughout Pakistan, will start at 3 pm native time.

The occasion has been organised with the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in thoughts, offering a platform for excellent athletes to extend their probabilities of being chosen for the nationwide workforce.

The entire prize pool for the event is ready at Rs 49 million, with the winner receiving Rs 30 million and the runner-up receiving Rs 15 million. The event will culminate on September 29, with the ultimate to be held on the identical venue.

The event will function the nation’s high cricket skills in a novel league format. 5 groups — Dolphins, UMT Markhors, Panthers, Allied Financial institution Stallions and Nurpur Lions — are collaborating, every guided by distinguished mentors.

Saud Shakeel will captain the Dolphins, mentored by Sarfaraz Ahmed; the Lions will probably be led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, mentored by Waqar Younis; Mohammad Haris will captain the Stallions, supported by Shoaib Malik; Mohammad Rizwan will captain the Markhors, mentored by Misbah-ul-Haq; and Shadab Khan will lead the Panthers, mentored by Saqlain Mushtaq.

Matches usually begin at 3:00 p.m. native time, apart from the Lions vs. Panthers sport on September 16, which begins at 9:30 a.m. The event consists of 13 league matches and three playoff video games, with the ultimate scheduled for Sunday, September 29.