President’s Trophy Final in Pakistan follows bizarre schedule; Last session ends at 2:30 AM

The final of Pakistan’s President’s Trophy Grade 1 tournament has drawn attention from cricket enthusiasts due to its unusual timing. Notably, the session timing of the match has been adjusted, with the last session extending until 2:30 AM to ensure the players do not play while fasting during daylight hours.

The President’s Trophy Grade 1 final between State Bank of Pakistan and Pakistan Television began on March 4 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. This venue was set to host a Champions Trophy match between Bangladesh and Pakistan, but that game was washed out. The final isn't being played during the day.

The President’s Trophy Grade 1 Final Set to Be Played Till 2:30 AM

Both the State Bank of Pakistan and Pakistan Television finished the group stage with 149 points from eight matches, winning five, losing two, and drawing one each. The President’s Trophy Grade 1 final is being played under lights for the first time in Pakistan’s first-class cricket history, with a pink ball.

The final starts at 7:30 PM PKT (8 PM IST) and continues until 2:30 AM PKT (3 AM IST), with breaks.

State Bank of Pakistan captain Umar Amin has been the best performer with the bat. The batter is currently leading the run-scoring charts. He has amassed 571 runs in eight matches, including two centuries.

Session Timings of The President’s Trophy Grade 1 Final

• First session: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM PKT (8 PM – 10 PM IST), followed by a tea break until 9:50 PM PKT (10:20 PM IST).
• Second session: 9:50 PM – 11:50 PM PKT (10:20 PM – 12:20 AM IST), with a dinner break until 12:30 AM PKT (1 AM IST).
• Final session: 12:30 AM – 2:30 AM PKT (1 AM – 3 AM IST).

Ramadan is a sacred month for Muslims worldwide, during which they fast from sunrise to sunset. They will not eat food or drink during the daytime. The pre-dawn meal before the fast begins is called Suhoor, while the meal to break the fast at sunset is known as Iftar.

Pakistan Endured Winless Champions Trophy Campaign Despite Being Hosts

Pakistan had a disastrous Champions Trophy campaign. They were knocked out of the group stage without a single win despite being the host nation. They began with a 60-run loss to New Zealand in Karachi, where Pakistan failed to chase down a target of 321 runs at the National Stadium in Karachi.

Pakistan, led by Mohammad Rizwan, were bowled out for 241 runs in their next match against India in Dubai. Rohit Sharma-led India comfortably chased the target in 42.3 overs, securing a six-wicket win.

Pakistan’s final group-stage match against Bangladesh was abandoned without a toss. They became the first host team in Champions Trophy history to end the campaign without securing a victory.

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