LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the schedule for the highly anticipated 10th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL).
According to the schedule, the 10th season of the HBL PSL will commence on Friday, April 11, with defending champions Islamabad United taking on two-time winners Lahore Qalandars at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
The tournament will feature six teams and 34 matches from April 11 to May 18. Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will host 13 matches, including two Eliminators and the final.
An exhibition match will take place on April 8 in Peshawar. Officials will announce the participating teams soon.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host 11 matches, including the first Qualifier on May 13. Karachi’s National Bank Stadium and Multan Cricket Stadium will each host five matches.
Three double-headers are scheduled, two on Saturdays and one on Labour Day (May 1).
Karachi Kings, champions of PSL 5, will start their campaign on April 12 against last season’s runners-up, Multan Sultans, at their home ground.
Multan Sultans, winners of PSL 6, will face Lahore Qalandars on April 22 in Multan’s first match of the tournament.
Gaddafi Stadium will host its first match on April 24. Lahore Qalandars, winners of PSL 7 and 8, will play against Peshawar Zalmi.
Peshawar Zalmi, the 2017 champions, will play five matches in Rawalpindi. Quetta Gladiators, winners of PSL 4, will play five matches in Lahore.
HBL PSL CEO Salman Naseer shared his excitement for the milestone edition.
“We are thrilled to announce the schedule for the 10th edition of the HBL PSL. The league has grown into a globally recognized tournament, showcasing Pakistan’s best cricketing talent.
“This year’s fans will see top international players and enjoy 34 high-octane matches in Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi.
“We are excited to bring an exhibition match to Peshawar, a city passionate about cricket.
“Our goal remains to enhance the experience for players, fans, and stakeholders, who have enjoyed thrilling contests over the years.”
