Benaud–Qadir Trophy
The Benaud–Qadir Trophy is a Test cricket series played between the men's cricket teams of Australia and Pakistan. It was launched in March 2022 during Australia's tour of Pakistan. The trophy is named after Richie Benaud and Abdul Qadir, who were both prolific cricketers and exponents of leg spin bowling for their respective nations. Both nations have shared a formidable cricket rivalry at times.
| Countries | Australia Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Administrator | International Cricket Council Cricket Australia Pakistan Cricket Board |
| Format | Test cricket |
| First edition | 2021–22 (Pakistan) |
| Latest edition | 2023–24 (Australia) |
| Tournament format | Test series |
| Number of teams | 2 |
| Current trophy holder | Australia (2nd) |
| Most successful | Australia (2) |
| Qualification | ICC World Test Championship |
| Most runs | Usman Khawaja (716) |
| Most wickets | Pat Cummins (31) |
| TV | List of broadcasters |
Under the agreement reached between Cricket Australia (CA) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), all bilateral Test series between the two teams from 2022 onward would be played under the Benaud–Qadir Trophy. The tours will be scheduled under the ICC Future Tours Programme and will form part of the ICC World Test Championship.
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