In Pakistan, professional cricket is much rooted in the grassroots development initiatives that are set up by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). At the head of this talent pool is the PCB U19 One-Day Tournament set-up, which is divided into two highly structured tiers namely Regional Inter-District U19 One-Day Tournament and the top-notch National Men’s U19 One-Day Cup.
This detailed article explains the entire tournament format, including participating teams, official venues and the complete prize money allocation aimed at grooming next generation cricketers of Pakistan.
Regional Inter-District U19 One-Day Tournament
The Regional Inter-District Tournament is the talent scouting system that is the foundation of it all. It offers every young cricketer throughout the nation an official platform to display their talent and the big achievers are given the opportunity to represent their local teams.
Inter-District U19 One-Day Tournament Participating Teams
This huge grass root event involves a huge network of 103 district zonal teams from 16 different cricket regions of Pakistan. This broad scope will allow young people from across the country to be judged.
Inter-District U19 One-Day Tournament Official Venues
| Region / City | Designated Tournament Venues |
| Karachi | KCCA Stadium, UBL Sports Complex, Eid Gah Ground |
| Multan | Dedicated Regional Ground |
| Larkana | Dedicated Regional Ground |
| DM Jamali | Dedicated Regional Ground |
| Abbottabad | Dedicated Regional Ground |
| Bahawalpur | Dedicated Regional Ground |
| Hyderabad | Dedicated Regional Ground |
National Men’s U19 One-Day Cup
The next step of the tournament was the National Men’s U19 One-Day Cup. This is the top team that comes through at the Inter-District stage who will compete in the highest level domestic junior tournament.
Inter-District U19 One-Day Tournament Teams and Group Pools
The National Cup features 18 premier regional teams divided into two balanced groups:
| Group A | Group B |
| Abbottabad, Faisalabad, Karachi Blues | Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), Bahawalpur |
| Lahore Blues, Larkana, Multan | Dera Murad Jamali, FATA, Hyderabad |
| Peshawar, Quetta, Sialkot | Islamabad, Karachi Whites, Lahore Whites, Rawalpindi |
Inter-District U19 One-Day Tournament Elite Tournament Venues
| Host City / Area | Designated Elite Tournament Venues |
| Sheikhupura | Sheikhupura Cricket Stadium Rana Naveed-ul-Hasan Cricket Academy |
| Muridke | Lahore Country Club |
| Peshawar | Hayatabad Sports Complex |
| Charsadda | Select Official Cricket Grounds |
Inter-District U19 One-Day Tournament Prize Money Breakdown
| Award Category | Prize Money (PKR) |
| Tournament Champions (Winner) | 2,000,000 |
| Tournament Runners-up | 1,000,000 |
| Player of the Tournament | 100,000 |
| Best Batter | 100,000 |
| Best Bowler | 100,000 |
| Best Wicketkeeper | 100,000 |
| Player of the Final | 75,000 |
| Total Prize Pool | 3,475,000 |
The next step of the tournament was the National Men’s U19 One-Day Cup. This is the top team that comes through at the Inter-District stage who will compete in the highest level domestic junior tournament.
