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Markhor IT Solutions have had a dream start to their first-class journey and now they are just one match away from clinching the President’s Trophy 2026-27. Markhor IT Solutions will face the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in the five-day final, starting on October 25 at the SBP Sports Complex in Karachi.
While Markhor IT Solutions have fought their way back after a disappointing start, the State Bank of Pakistan has remained unbeaten throughout the tournament. The two teams finished first and second in the eight-team competition, setting up an exciting President’s Trophy 2026-27 final.
Karachi to host President’s Trophy 2026-27 Final
The President’s Trophy 2026-27 final between Markhor IT Solutions and the face of the State Bank of Pakistan will be played at the SBP Sports Complex in Karachi on October 25. Amid this, China to host PSL 2027 auction? Franchise owner wants PCB to follow IPL.
The President’s Trophy final will be the first first-class match of this season to take place in Karachi, with all previous matches being played in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab.
After the final, Pakistan’s domestic season will continue with the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, which is scheduled to begin on November 1. The tournament will feature 20 teams representing 16 regions, divided into Gold and Silver divisions.
MITS turn their season around at the right time
Markhor IT Solutions had a disappointing start as they failed to win any of their first four matches. Their campaign finally picked up pace with a 75-run victory over OGDCL in the fifth round.
They followed it with a draw against the State Bank of Pakistan and then defeated Pakistan Television (PTV) by six wickets in their final group match. Markhor IT Solutions finish second with 96 points, despite winning only two of their seven games.
Their achievement is even more special because this is their first season in the first-class President’s Trophy. They earned their place in the competition after winning the Grade-II tournament in July. Amid this, PSL Sixes: PCB mulls new six-a-side tournament to expand league's reach.
SBP enter President’s Trophy Final as unbeaten side
State Bank of Pakistan will enter the final of the President’s Trophy 2026-27 with 107 points, the highest total in the competition. They won two matches, against Ghani and OGDCL, while the other five ended in draws. They are the only team that has been unbeaten this season.
Markhor IT Solutions have already shown that they can recover from setbacks, but they will face a tough challenge against a side that has maintained its consistency throughout the tournament.
Kingsmen earn promotion as OGDCL suffers relegation
There has also been plenty of drama at the other end of the table. Kingsmen have secured promotion to next season’s first-class President’s Trophy and will join Kingsmen Academy, who finished third this season. Meanwhile, the OGDCL side will drop back to the Grade-II Gold competition after finishing last for the second consecutive season.
OGDCL had returned to the first-class tournament after the PCB removed WAPDA and Saahir Associates for failing to meet the rules introduced before the 2026-27 season. However, they could not make the most of their opportunity and ended the campaign at the bottom.
Mohammad Rizwan helps SNGPL escape relegation
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) were close to relegation before their final-round match against Khan Research Laboratories (KRL), but they managed to secure a four-wicket victory and save their place in the competition.
Captain Mohammad Rizwan played an important role on his return to domestic cricket. Rizwan played a stunning knock of 64 as SNGPL made 195 in reply to KRL’s first-innings total of 151. The victory proved crucial in keeping SNGPL in the top division.
