ABN-AMRO Cup

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The ABN-AMRO Cup is a one day domestic cricket competition held in Pakistan and is governed by the PCB.Currently the ABN-AMRO Cup provides two challenges to its participants,they are one-day tournament and Tweny20 tournament.The ABN-AMRO Cup came into being as Wills Cup in 1985.The Wills Cup was a 45 over game played between the departments and regional teams.The tournament has been known as

Wills Cup from 1985 to 1997

Tissot Cup from 1998 to 1999

One Day National Tournament from 2000 to 2001

National Bank of Pakistan Patron's Cup in 2002

Quaid-e-Azam in 2003

ABN-AMRO Cup from 2004

The ABN-AMRO is the current sponsor for all the domestic cricket competitions held in Pakistan. During the 2003 season, the PCB made the competition as regional competition and introduced 12 franchise teams representing the various regions.

These 12 teams were grouped into two Leagues, Gold and Silver containing 6 teams each.These teams play against other teams within their group.Separate finals are held for both the the Leagues.The 2007/08 season again saw the inclusion of teams representing departments.This time the teams were divided into four groups.The Sui Northern Gas Limited are the current winners of the tournament.

Number Of Wins Recorded By Team

PIA 06

Habib Bank 05

Allied Bank 03

National Bank 02

Faisalabad Wolves 02

Karachi Whites 01

Peshawar Panthers 01

Lahore Lions 01

Teams

Group A

Khan RL

Habib Bank

Leopards

Lahore Lions

P Panthers

Quetta Bears

Group B

Sui Northern Gas Limited

WAPDA

S Stallions

Multan Tigers

Hyderabad Hawks

Group C

National Bank

Lahore Eagles

Pakistan Customs

Karachi Zebras

Wolves

Group D

PIA

Rawalpindi Rams

Zarai TBL

Sui Southern Gas Limited

Karachi Dolphins

Rhinos