LAHORE, Feb 28 (APP): The HBL PSL X will return to entertain cricket crazy nation with a match defending champions Islamabad United (IU) and two times champions Lahore Qalandars (LQ) at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on April 11 (Friday).
34 matches will be played in the six team tourney between April 11 and May 18, with Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium set to host 13 matches, including two Eliminators and the final.
Cricket will also return to Peshawar during the upcoming edition of the PSL X and an exhibition match will be played on April 8 in Peshawar. The teams of the match will be confirmed in due course.
For HBL PSL X, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host 11 matches, including Qualifier 1 on May 13. Karachi’s National Bank Stadium and Multan Cricket Stadium will host five matches each. The marquee event will also feature three double-headers, with two matches on weekends (Saturday) and one on a national holiday (Labour Day).
Karachi Kings –winners of the league’s fifth edition, will begin their campaign on April 12 in their own backyard against runners up of the last edition, Multan Sultans.
Multan Sultans’ – the winners of the sixth edition, will face Lahore Qalandars on April 22 – the first HBL PSL X match hosted by Multan Cricket Stadium.
The newly constructed Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will welcome the tenth edition of the HBL PSL on April 24 with home side Qalandars, winners of the seventh and eighth editions taking on Peshawar Zalmi.
Peshawar Zalmi, champions of the HBL PSL 2017 will play their five matches at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, while the winners of the fourth edition, Quetta Gladiators will play five matches at the Gaddafi Stadium.
HBL PSL Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer:
“We are thrilled to officially announce the schedule for the historic 10th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League. Over the past decade, the HBL PSL has grown into a globally recognized tournament, showcasing the best of Pakistan’s cricketing talent.
“The fans in this year’s tournament will not only see high-profile international cricketers but will also witness 34 high-octane matches across four major cities—Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi.
“As part of our commitment to expanding the reach of the HBL PSL, we are delighted to host an exhibition match in Peshawar before the start of the tournament, which is a significant step in bringing top-tier cricket to Peshawar, a city with a deep-rooted love for the game.
“We remain dedicated to enhancing the experience for players, fans, and stakeholders, who have witnessed some breathtaking contests in the league over the years.”
HBL PSL X schedule
11 April – Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
12 April – Peshawar Zalmi v Quetta Gladiators, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium; Karachi Kings v Multan Sultans, National Bank Stadium, Karachi
13 April – Quetta Gladiators v Lahore Qalandars, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
14 April – Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
15 April – Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars, National Bank Stadium, Karachi
16 April – Islamabad United v Multan Sultans, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
18 April – Karachi Kings v Quetta Gladiators, National Bank Stadium, Karachi
19 April – Peshawar Zalmi v Multan Sultans, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
20 April – Karachi Kings v Islamabad United, National Bank Stadium, Karachi
21 April – Karachi Kings v Peshawar Zalmi, National Bank Stadium, Karachi
22 April – Multan Sultans v Lahore Qalandars, Multan Cricket Stadium
23 April – Multan Sultans v Islamabad United, Multan Cricket Stadium
24 April – Lahore Qalandars v Peshawar Zalmi, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
25 April – Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
26 April – Lahore Qalandars v Multan Sultans, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
27 April – Quetta Gladiators v Peshawar Zalmi, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
29 April – Quetta Gladiators v Multan Sultans, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
30 April – Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
1 May – Multan Sultans v Karachi Kings, Multan Cricket Stadium; Lahore Qalandars v Quetta Gladiators, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
2 May – Peshawar Zalmi v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
3 May – Quetta Gladiators v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
4 May – Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
5 May – Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi, Multan Cricket Stadium
7 May – Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
8 May – Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
9 May – Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
10 May – Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators, Multan Cricket Stadium; Islamabad United v Karachi Kings, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
13 May – Qualifier 1, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
14 May – Eliminator 1, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
16 May – Eliminator 2, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
18 May – Final, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
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