PCB Reveals PSL9 Schedule With Lahore Hosting First Match

The ninth edition of HBL PSL is set to commence on February 17, 2024, with the opening match taking place in Lahore. The defending champions, Lahore Qalandars, will face off against Islamabad United, winners of the 2016 and 2018 editions. The tournament will be hosted in four cities: Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi, with the final scheduled to be held at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on March 18.

Throughout the 34-match T20 tournament, Karachi will host 11 matches, including the Qualifier, two Eliminators, and the final. Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi will each host nine matches, while Multan Cricket Stadium will witness five matches.

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One of the most anticipated clashes, between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings, is scheduled for February 24 and March 9. The Gaddafi Stadium will host the February 24 encounter, while the National Bank Stadium will witness the clash on March 9.

Teams such as Kings, Qalandars, Sultans, and United will play five matches at their home grounds. Peshawar Zalmi will play four matches at the Pindi Cricket Stadium. Quetta Gladiators, on the other hand, will play three matches each in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi, with one match at the Multan Cricket Stadium against the home side Sultans on February 25.

The Chairman of the PCB Management Committee, Zaka Ashraf, expressed anticipation for the spectacular event and looked forward to witnessing thrilling action and creating unforgettable moments for cricket enthusiasts worldwide.

Here is a detailed schedule of the 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