The highly anticipated ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is all set to commence on February 17, 2024, at the PCB’s headquarters in Lahore. The tournament will kick off with a clash between two-time winners Lahore Qalandars and the winners of the 2016 and 2018 editions, Islamabad United.
This year’s marquee event will be played across four cities: Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi, with the final scheduled to take place at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on March 18.
Over the course of the 34-match T20 tournament, Karachi will host 11 matches, including crucial encounters like the Qualifier, two Eliminators, and the final. Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium and Rawalpindi’s Pindi Cricket Stadium will each host nine matches, while Multan will witness five matches at its Cricket Stadium.
One of the most anticipated clashes of the tournament will be between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings, scheduled for February 24 and March 9. The Gaddafi Stadium will host the first encounter, while the National Bank Stadium will be the venue for the second match.
The tournament schedule also includes matches for Kings, Qalandars, Sultans, and United at their respective home grounds. Peshawar Zalmi will play four matches at the Pindi Cricket Stadium, while Quetta Gladiators will have matches across Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Multan.
Similar to the previous edition, the tournament will be divided into two legs. The first leg will see 14 matches hosted by Multan Cricket Stadium and Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium from February 17 to 27. The cricketing action will then shift to Rawalpindi’s Pindi Cricket Stadium and Karachi’s National Bank Stadium, where 16 matches will be played from February 28 to March 12. The playoffs will then take place entirely in Karachi.
Chair of PCB Management Committee, Mr. Zaka Ashraf, expressed his excitement about the upcoming tournament, highlighting the commitment to bringing top-notch cricket to fans across the country. He emphasized that hosting matches in various cities not only adds excitement for fans but also promotes cricket at the grassroots level.
Cricket enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly awaiting the start of the PSL 9, anticipating thrilling matches, unforgettable moments, and fierce competition among the six participating teams. With the stage set and excitement brewing, fans can expect an action-packed tournament showcasing the best of T20 cricket.
Schedule of Matches
February 17, 2024 Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
February 18, 2024 Quetta Gladiators v Peshawar Zalmi, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore; Multan Sultans v Karachi Kings, Multan Cricket Stadium
February 19, 2024 Lahore Qalandars v Quetta Gladiators, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
February 20, 2024 Multan Sultans v Islamabad United, Multan Cricket Stadium
February 21, 2024 Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore; Multan Sultans v Lahore Qalandars, Multan Cricket Stadium
February 22, 2024 Quetta Gladiators v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
February 23, 2024 Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi, Multan Cricket Stadium
February 24, 2024 Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
February 25, 2024 Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators, Multan Cricket Stadium; Lahore Qalandars v Peshawar Zalmi, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
February 26, 2024 Peshawar Zalmi v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
February 27, 2024 Lahore Qalandars v Multan Sultans, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
February 28, 2024 Karachi Kings v Islamabad United, National Bank Stadium
February 29, 2024 Karachi Kings v Quetta Gladiators, National Bank Stadium
March 2, 2024 Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars, Pindi Cricket Stadium; Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators, Pindi Cricket Stadium
March 3, 2024 Karachi Kings v Multan Sultans, National Bank Stadium
March 4, 2024 Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi, Pindi Cricket Stadium
March 5, 2024 Peshawar Zalmi v Multan Sultans, Pindi Cricket Stadium
March 6, 2024 Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings, Pindi Cricket Stadium; Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars, Pindi Cricket Stadium
March 7, 2024 Islamabad United v Karachi Kings, Pindi Cricket Stadium
March 8, 2024 Peshawar Zalmi v Quetta Gladiators, Pindi Cricket Stadium
March 9, 2024 Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars, National Bank Stadium
March 10, 2024 Islamabad United v Multan Sultans, Pindi Cricket Stadium; Quetta Gladiators v Lahore Qalandars, National Bank Stadium
March 11, 2024 Karachi Kings v Peshawar Zalmi, National Bank Stadium
March 12, 2024 Quetta Gladiators v Multan Sultans, National Bank Stadium
March 14, 2024 Qualifier (1 v 2), National Bank Stadium
March 15, 2024 Eliminator 1 (3 v 4), National Bank Stadium
March 16, 2024 Eliminator 2 (Eliminator Winner v Qualifier Runner-up), National Bank Stadium
March 18, 2024 Final, National Bank Stadium
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