The 2016 Pakistan Cup was a five-team

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tournament that took place in

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, from 19 April to 1 May 2016. It was contested by teams representing Pakistan's four provinces and the capital. Squads for the tournament were selected based on a

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and

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led the sides from

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and

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won the tournament after defeating

in the final by 151 runs.

Venue

Squads

The teams were selected by the captain and the coach through a

which consisted of 150 players. Each team was able to select a squad of 15 players. The following players were selected in the draft:

Group stage

Points table

Source:

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Fixtures and results

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Final

References

External links

Series home at ESPN Cricinfo

Tournament Schedule at PCB website
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