PSL 9 Schedule Unveiled: Lahore to Host Thrilling Opener

Cricket Extravaganza Begins on February 17, 2024

The highly anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) is back with its ninth season, set to kick off on February 17, 2024, at the PCB’s headquarters in Lahore. The opening clash will witness the Lahore Qalandars, two-time champions and reigning titleholders, taking on Islamabad United, champions of the 2016 and 2018 editions.

Multi-City Showdown

This cricketing spectacle will unfold across four cities – Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi – culminating in a thrilling final at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on March 18. The tournament, featuring six powerhouse teams, promises a total of 34 action-packed T20 matches.

City-wise Matches Breakdown:

• Karachi: 11 matches, including the Qualifier, two Eliminators, and the Final.
• Lahore and Rawalpindi: Each hosting nine matches.
• Multan: The city of saints will witness five matches.

Key Encounters and Home Ground Battles

Mark your calendars for the clash between arch-rivals Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings on February 24 and March 9. The Gaddafi Stadium will host the February 24 showdown, while the National Bank Stadium takes center stage for the March 9 epic encounter between Qalandars and Kings.

Team-wise Home Ground Matches:

• Kings, Qalandars, Sultans, and United: Five matches at respective home grounds.
• Peshawar Zalmi: Four matches at Pindi Cricket Stadium.
• Quetta Gladiators: Three matches each in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi, with one in Multan Cricket Stadium.

Two Legs of Action-Packed Cricket

Similar to the previous edition, PSL 9 will unfold in two legs. The matches from February 17 to 27 will take place at Multan Cricket Stadium and Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, hosting a total of 14 matches. The cricketing extravaganza will then shift to Rawalpindi’s Pindi Cricket Stadium and Karachi’s National Bank Stadium, where 16 matches will unfold from February 28 to March 12. The tournament’s climax will be in Karachi with the playoffs.

Schedule of Matches:

(Selected Matches Highlighted)

• 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

Playoff Matches:

• 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

Prepare for an epic cricketing showdown as PSL 9 promises excitement, rivalry, and unparalleled sporting brilliance.