Pakistan Railways cricket team

{{short description|Cricket team}} '''Pakistan Railways''' (usually known simply as '''Railways''') were a Pakistani first-class cricket side who played in the Patron's Trophy and Quaid-i-Azam Trophy from 1953-54 to 1995–96. They were based in the city of Lahore and sponsored by Pakistan Railways.

==Playing record== The team's most successful season came in 1973-74 when they claimed both trophies in a side captained by Arif Butt. Other Pakistani internationals in the side included Saleem Pervez and Mohammad Nazir.

In December 1964 Railways set a new first-class cricket record for the greatest winning margin in a match. Batting first they made 6 for 910 declared and then bowled out their opponents Dera Ismail Khan for 32 and 27 to win by an innings and 851 runs.<ref>{{cite news |title=Railways v Dera Ismail Khan – Ayub Trophy 1964/65 (North Zone) |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/27/27171.html |access-date=1 December 2012 |publisher=CricketArchive (subscription required)}}</ref> In that match Pervez Akhtar made 337 not out, and Ahad Khan took 9 wickets for 7, both of which remained Railways' best batting and bowling figures.<ref>[https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Records/Pakistan/Firstclass/Railways/Batting_Records/Highest_Innings_For.html Highest score for Pakistan Railways]</ref><ref>[https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Records/Pakistan/Firstclass/Railways/Bowling_Records/Best_Innings_Bowling_For.html Most wickets in an innings for Railways]</ref>

They played 204 first-class matches, with 68 wins, 68 losses, 67 draws and one tie.<ref>[https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Records/Pakistan/Firstclass/Railways/Team_Records/Playing_Record.html Pakistan Railways playing record]</ref>

==Other Railways teams== Twice, owing to their playing strength, Pakistan Railways were split into two teams. Altogether these four teams played 15 matches, with three wins, five losses and seven draws.

In 1965-66 the two teams were '''Railways Greens''' and '''Railways Reds'''. Railways Greens played two matches, drawing both.<ref>[https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Teams/1/1088/First-Class_Matches.html First-class matches played by Railways Greens]</ref> Railways Reds played four matches, winning one, losing one and drawing two, and reaching the semi-finals of the Ayub Trophy.<ref>[https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Teams/1/1089/First-Class_Matches.html First-class matches played by Railways Reds]</ref>

In 1970-71 and 1971-72 the two teams were '''Railways A''' and '''Railways B'''. Railways A played five matches, winning two, losing one and drawing two.<ref>[https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Teams/1/1086/First-Class_Matches.html First-class matches played by Railways A]</ref> Railways B played four matches, losing three and drawing one.<ref>[https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Teams/1/1087/First-Class_Matches.html First-class matches played by Railways B]</ref>

==Current status== Pakistan Railways continue to play in non-first-class competitions in Pakistan.<ref>{{cite web |title=Miscellaneous Matches played by Pakistan Railways |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Teams/0/283/Miscellaneous_Matches.html |website=CricketArchive |access-date=27 November 2020}}</ref>

==Honours== * '''Patron's Trophy''' (2) * 1960-61 * 1973-74 * '''Quaid-i-Azam Trophy''' (2) * 1972-73 * 1973-74

==References== {{reflist|2}}

==External links== * [http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan/content/story/261458.html Cricinfo] * [https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Teams/0/283/First-Class_Matches.html First-class matches played by Pakistan Railways]

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