LAHORE: The National U17 Cup 2025-26 enters its penultimate stage on Saturday, with the triangular round scheduled to run until May 9 at the Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad. The top teams from each group will battle for a place in the grand final, which is slated for May 11–13 at the same venue.
Divided into three pools, the Group A comprise Abbottabad Region dominated with 42 points, winning four matches and drawing one. Lahore Region Whites finished second with 25 points. While Group B has Rawalpindi Region topped the table with 39 points, winning four matches, while their fixture against Multan was abandoned. Peshawar Region followed with 26 points. And Group C include Lahore Region Blues emerged leaders with 22 points, securing two wins and three draws. FATA Region finished close behind on 21 points.
Triangular Stage
Fixtures
May 2–3: Rawalpindi vs Lahore Blues
May 5–6: Rawalpindi vs Abbottabad
May 8–9: Abbottabad vs Lahore Blues
The triangular stage will determine the two finalists who will contest the National U17 Cup Final from May 11–13.
With 18 teams competing across the country, the National U17 Cup has become a vital platform for identifying and nurturing young cricketing talent. The triangular stage promises high-quality competition, as the best regional performers now face off for a shot at national glory. This stage not only sets the tone for the final but also provides selectors and coaches with a closer look at emerging players who could form the backbone of Pakistan’s future cricketing structure.
Abbottabad, Rawalpindi, and Lahore Blues will contest the triangular stage in Faisalabad, with the top two advancing to the final.
