Kalat was a first-class cricket team from the Pakistani city of Kalat in the north of Baluchistan province, about 150 kilometres south of Quetta. They had one season of first-class cricket in 1969–70, playing two matches in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.

First-class matches The Quaid-e-Azam Trophy was expanded from a 12-team tournament in 1968–69 to a 20-team tournament in 1969–70, and Kalat were one of several new teams to play at first-class level.

Their two matches took place in the space of 11 days in August 1969. Both were played at the Racecourse Ground in Quetta, and Kalat lost both by an innings. In the first match Kalat made 127 and 87 against Quetta, who declared at 402 for 8.Quetta v Kalat 1969–70, CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 December 2020. In the second match Public Works Department declared at 524 for 4, and dismissed Kalat for 126 and 102.Public Works Department v Kalat 1969–70, CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 December 2020.

Nineteen players appeared for Kalat in the two matches, and there were two captains. No batsman totalled 100 runs,Kalat batting averages 1969–70, CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 December 2020. and no bowler took five wickets.Kalat bowling averages 1969–70, CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 December 2020. The highest score was 52 by Abdul Jabbar in the match against Quetta.

When the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy was reduced to an 18-team tournament for 1970–71, Kalat dropped out.

Players Players who appeared for Kalat in the 1969–70 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy first-class matches are listed below:

Name Notes Reference Abdul Jabbar Played in both of the side's matches, scoring a half-century whilst opening the batting in the first match – the only Kalat batsman to score a half-century in either match. Other than these matches nothing is known about his career. Abdul Jabbar, CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 December 2020. Abdur Razzaq Wicket-keeper who played in one match. Other than this, nothing is known about his career. Abdur Razzaq, CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 December 2020. Abdur Rehman Played in one of the side's matches. Other than this, nothing is known about his career. Abdur Rehman, CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 December 2020. Abdul Majeed Played in Kalat's first match, going on to play two matches for Quetta in 1975/76. Other than these matches nothing is known about his career. Abdul Majeed, CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 December 2020. Akbar Khan Played in one match for Kalat, having previously played a single first-class match for Karachi University in 1967/68. Other than these matches nothing is known about his career. Akbar Khan, CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 December 2020. Amanullah Played in one match for Kalat and seven for National Bank of Pakistan between 1969/70 and 1971/72. Amanullah, CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 December 2020. Anwar Ali Played in one match. Other than this, nothing is known about his career. Anwar Ali, CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 December 2020. Faiz Aftab Played in both of the side's matches. Other than these matches nothing is known about his career. Faiz Aftab, CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 December 2020. Ghulam Saeed Played in both of the side's matches. Other than these matches nothing is known about his career. Ghulam Saeed, CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 December 2020. Hakim Nasir Played in Kalat's first match, taking four wickets in the only innings in which he bowled, making him Kalat's leading wicket-taker in first-class cricket. Played one other first-class match for Public Works Department in 1974/75. Other than these matches nothing is known about his career. Hakim Nasir, CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 December 2020. Hasan Jamil Made his first-class debut in Kalat's second match. Went on to play in 120 first-class and 43 List A matches, including in eight One Day Internationals for Pakistan Hasan Jamil, CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 December 2020. Iftikhar Ahmed Played in one match. Other than this, nothing is known about his career. Iftikhar Ahmed, CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 December 2020. Mairaj-ul-Hasan Played in Kalat's first match, having previously played two first-class matches for Karachi University in 1967/68 and one for Karachi Schools in 1960/61. Played another first-class match for National Bank of Pakistan later in the 1969/70 season. Other than these matches nothing is known about his career. Mairaj-ul-Hasan, CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 December 2020. Munir Hussain Captained Kalat in their first first-class match. Other than this he is not known to have played any other cricket. Was a notable commentator and journalist who pioneered cricket commentary in Urdu. Munir Hussain, CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 December 2020. Nasim Ahmed Played in one match. Other than this, nothing is known about his career. Nasim Ahmed, CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 December 2020. Nasir Valika Made his first-class debut in Kalat's second match. Went on to play 135 first-class matches, including 95 for United Bank Limited Nasir Valika, CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 December 2020. Sattar Bhagat Captained the side in their second first-class match. Other than this match, nothing is known about his career. Sattar Bhagat, CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 December 2020. Shaukat Ali Wicket-keeper who played in one match. Other than this, nothing is known about his career. Shaukat Ali, CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 December 2020. Usman Bhagat Played in one match. Other than this, nothing is known about his career. Usman Bhagat, CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 December 2020.

Current status Kalat currently compete in the annual sub-first-class Inter-District Senior Tournament against other teams from Baluchistan province.Other matches played by Kalat, CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 December 2020. They play their home matches at various grounds in Quetta.

References

Other sources Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 1970 to 1972