Results

Plunket Shield 01/02 04:30 1 Central Punjab v Balochistan 254-204
Plunket Shield 12/31 04:30 2 Central Punjab v Southern Punjab 231-149
World Cup 12/29 04:30 1 Central Punjab v Sindh 310-244
World Cup 12/27 04:30 1 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa v Central Punjab 202-315
World Cup 12/25 04:30 1 Balochistan v Central Punjab 223-240
World Cup 12/23 04:30 1 Julita Saner v Central Punjab 303-280
World Cup 12/21 04:30 1 Central Punjab v Southern Punjab 177-274
World Cup 12/18 04:30 1 Central Punjab v Sindh 348-347
World Cup 12/16 04:30 1 Balochistan v Central Punjab 331-303
World Cup 12/14 04:30 1 Central Punjab v Southern Punjab 153-128
World Cup 12/12 04:30 1 Northern v Central Punjab 286-359
World Cup 12/10 04:30 1 Pogon Prudnik v Central Punjab 143-144

Central Punjab was a domestic cricket team in Pakistan representing the northern and central parts of the Punjab province. It competed in domestic first-class, List A and T20 cricket competitions, namely the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, Pakistan Cup and National T20 Cup. The team was operated by the Central Punjab Cricket Association.

History

The team was introduced as a part of a new domestic structure introduced by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on 31 August 2019. On 3 September 2019, PCB confirmed the inaugural squad for the team. Babar Azam was announced as the captain of the team.

2019/20 season

Central Punjab won the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, defeating Northern by an innings and 16 runs in the final. The team was eliminated in the group stage of the National T20 Cup. The Pakistan Cup was cancelled this season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020/21 season

The team came back from a bad start in defence of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy to win five successive matches and reach the final. The final against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa resulted in a tie, and they were declared joint winners. The team again struggled in the limited overs formats, finishing in fourth and fifth place respectively in the Pakistan Cup and National T20 Cup.

Central Punjab is a prominent domestic cricket team representing the central region of Pakistan, primarily encompassing the city of Lahore and surrounding areas. As part of Pakistan's domestic cricket structure, Central Punjab competes in various tournaments such as the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, Pakistan Cup, and the National T20 Cup. The team is known for its talented roster of emerging and experienced players who often go on to represent the national team. Central Punjab boasts a rich cricketing heritage, fostering young talent and contributing significantly to Pakistan's cricketing success on both national and international stages. The team’s playing style emphasizes technical skill, strategic gameplay, and a strong competitive spirit.