The Assam T20 Pride Cup 2024 is all set to begin on Monday, September 2, and will continue until Wednesday, September 18. This exciting cricket tournament will feature six teams: City Cricket Club, Ankurjyoti Club, River Rine Club, New Star Club, and Gauhati Town Club.
The tournament will start with an opening match between New Star Club and City Cricket Club. Throughout the group stage, a total of 30 matches will be played, ensuring plenty of action for cricket fans. After the group stage, the semi-finals will be held on Tuesday, September 17, with the two winning teams moving on to the final match, which is scheduled for Wednesday, September 18.
Last year, New Star Club emerged as the champions by defeating Ankurjyoti Club in a thrilling final, winning by just seven runs. This year, one of the key players to watch will be Krishna Das, a fast bowler with a wealth of experience, having played in 49 first-class matches, 11 T20s, and 23 List A matches for Assam.
The Assam T20 Pride Cup is expected to deliver another exciting season of cricket, showcasing the talent and spirit of local teams and players.
Assam T20 Pride Cup 2024
The Assam T20 Pride Cup 2024 is set to run from September 2 to 18, with all 33 matches being hosted at Nehru Stadium in Guwahati.
Six teams are competing: Ankurjyoti Club, City Cricket Club, Bud Cricket Club, Gauhati Town Club, New Star Club, and River Rine Club. The tournament will follow a double round-robin format.
The top four teams will advance to the semi-finals, and the final match is scheduled for September 18. Two matches will be held daily until the semi-finals, with the first match starting at 8:45 a.m. IST and the second at 1:00 p.m. IST.
New Star Club, the defending champions, won last season’s final in November 2023 by defeating Ankurjyoti Club by seven runs. New Star Club scored 157/5 after being asked to bat first. Parvej Musaraf led the team with a solid 61 off 49 balls, supported by Varun Jajodia’s 76 off 42 balls. Despite a strong effort, Ankurjyoti Club fell short, with Bonojiy Adhikari and Rangajyoti Khargoria taking three and two wickets, respectively.
Among the standout players in this year’s tournament is fast bowler Krishna Das, who has represented Assam in 49 first-class, 23 List A, and 11 T20 matches. He will be playing for Bud Cricket Club in the Assam T20 Pride Cup.
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Assam T20 Pride Cup 2024 Schedule
The Assam T20 Pride Cup 2024, running from September 2 to 18, will feature intense cricket action as six teams compete in a double round-robin format. Below is the detailed schedule:
| Assam T20 Pride Cup 2024 Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | Match 1 | Match 2 |
| Monday, September 2 | New Star Club vs City Cricket Club – 8:45 AM | Bud Cricket Club vs Gauhati Town Club – 1:00 PM |
| Tuesday, September 3 | Ankurjyoti Club vs River Rine Club – 8:45 AM | New Star Club vs Gauhati Town Club – 1:00 PM |
| Wednesday, September 4 | Bud Cricket Club vs Ankurjyoti Club – 8:45 AM | River Rine Club vs City Cricket Club – 1:00 PM |
| Thursday, September 5 | New Star Club vs Bud Cricket Club – 8:45 AM | Gauhati Town Club vs Ankurjyoti Club – 1:00 PM |
| Friday, September 6 | New Star Club vs River Rine Club – 8:45 AM | Bud Cricket Club vs City Cricket Club – 1:00 PM |
| Saturday, September 7 | Gauhati Town Club vs River Rine Club – 8:45 AM | Ankurjyoti Club vs City Cricket Club – 1:00 PM |
| Sunday, September 8 | Gauhati Town Club vs River Rine Club – 8:45 AM | New Star Club vs Ankurjyoti Club – 1:00 PM |
| Monday, September 9 | Gauhati Town Club vs City Cricket Club – 8:45 AM | Bud Cricket Club vs River Rine Club – 1:00 PM |
| Tuesday, September 10 | New Star Club vs City Cricket Club – 8:45 AM | Bud Cricket Club vs Gauhati Town Club – 1:00 PM |
| Wednesday, September 11 | Ankurjyoti Club vs River Rine Club – 8:45 AM | New Star Club vs Gauhati Town Club – 1:00 PM |
| Thursday, September 12 | Bud Cricket Club vs Ankurjyoti Club – 8:45 AM | River Rine Club vs City Cricket Club – 1:00 PM |
| Friday, September 13 | New Star Club vs Bud Cricket Club – 8:45 AM | Gauhati Town Club vs Ankurjyoti Club – 1:00 PM |
| Saturday, September 14 | New Star Club vs River Rine Club – 8:45 AM | Bud Cricket Club vs City Cricket Club – 1:00 PM |
| Sunday, September 15 | New Star Club vs Ankurjyoti Club – 8:45 AM | Gauhati Town Club vs City Cricket Club – 1:00 PM |
| Monday, September 16 | Bud Cricket Club vs River Rine Club – 8:45 AM | Ankurjyoti Club vs City Cricket Club – 1:00 PM |
| Tuesday, September 17 | Semi-final 1 – 8:45 AM | Semi-final 2 – 1:00 PM |
| Wednesday, September 18 | – | Final – 1:00 PM |
When and Where to Watch Assam T20 Pride Cup 2024?
The Assam T20 Pride Cup 2024 kicks off with its first match at 8:45 AM, followed by the second match at 1 PM IST. The final match is also scheduled to start at 1 PM IST.
While the matches won’t be broadcast on television, you can catch all the action live through the Fancode app’s streaming service.
Assam T20 Pride Cup 2024 Squads
Here’s a table listing the players from various clubs participating in the Assam T20 Pride Cup 2024:
| Assam T20 Pride Cup 2024 Squads | |
|---|---|
| Club Name | Player Names |
| Ankurjyoti Club | Akash Basfor, Debanuj Goswami, Manashjyoti Gogoi, Sobhraj Pathak, Ranjan Sarkar, Sangeet Das, Victor Kashyap, Wasim Sahil Saikia, Sachin Hajari, Hrishiraj Borah, Prince Thakur, Tej Khan, Nischay Kumar, Sagar Chhetri, Vimal Saini |
| City Cricket Club | Pankaj Khadal, Pankaj Rai, Vedant Pandey, Angshuman Katoni, Mit Rajkumar, Anup Bhujel, Gopal Krishna Ghosh, Pratay Das, Sanjay Singh, Sanjib Barman, Om Prakash Mahanta, Romario Sharma, Shaan Singh Rana, Tej |
| Bud Cricket Club | Fazaruddin Ahmed, Sheeraj Goenka, Bikash Das, Krishna Das, Mukut Kalita, Pushparaj Sharma, Tushar Saha, Atul Singh, Dibash Hazarika, Manikarna Sarma |
| Gauhati Town Club | Bishal Sharma, Mudit Bajaj, Prithwirup Choudhury, Krishna Karmakar, Prakhar Mundra, Arnab Borah, Nabin Bishnoi, Hrishikesh Deka, Mantu Yadav, Sahil Ahmed, Yuvraj Tewari, Hrishikesh Borah, Kangkan Talukdar, Nishchay Sharma, Md Saif Ali |
| River Rine Club | Affan Ahmed, Aman Chetry, Amit Sinha, Nausad Ali, Rajmoon Sarmah, Roshan Basor, Yogesh Tiwari, Wasiqur Rahman, Abhijit Singha Roy, Akash Chetry, Bikash Chetry, Biplab Saikia, Jacky Ali, Priyangshu |
| New Star Club | Md Habibullah, Piyush Kamati, Subrata Das, Ziabur Rahman, Rahul Agrawal, Arun Sonar, Hirok Jyoti Deka, Rakesh Das, Imran Seikh, Kalam Raiza, Rajib Das, Uzzal Das |
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Assam T20 Pride Cup 2024 FAQs
Q.1. When does the Assam T20 Pride Cup 2024 start and end?
Ans. The tournament begins on September 2, 2024, and concludes with the final on September 18, 2024.
Q.2. Which teams are participating in the Assam T20 Pride Cup 2024?
Ans. Six teams are competing: Ankurjyoti Club, City Cricket Club, Bud Cricket Club, Gauhati Town Club, New Star Club, and River Rine Club.
Q.3. Where can I watch the Assam T20 Pride Cup 2024 live?
Ans. The matches will not be televised, but you can watch them live on the Fancode app.
Q.4. Who are the defending champions of the Assam T20 Pride Cup?
Ans. New Star Club is the defending champion, having won the final in 2023 by defeating Ankurjyoti Club.
Q.5. What is the format of the Assam T20 Pride Cup 2024?
Ans. The tournament follows a double round-robin format, with the top four teams advancing to the semi-finals.
