PSL 2024: PSL 9 Full Schedule Announced, Know All About The Tournament

Ahead of the ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), the Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the schedule of the tournament on January 12. The ninth edition of the PSL will start from February 17, 2024, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore as Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United will lock horns in the inaugural match of the tournament. The final will be played on February 17, 2024.

The Pakistan Super League consists of six teams which include, Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, Karachi Kings, Islamabad United, and Quetta Gladiators. The matches of the tournament will be played across four cities which consist of Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi.

Throughout the whole tournament, a total of 34 matches will be played wherein Karachi will host most 11 games, which includes the qualifier, two eliminators, and one final.

Out of the eight editions, Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars have won two titles whereas, Multan Sultans, Karachi Kings, and Quetta Gladiators have won one title each. Peshawar Zalmi are yet to win the PSL trophy. Veteran Pakistani pacer Wahab Riaz is the leading wicket-taker of the tournament with 113 wickets whereas Babar Azam has scored the most 2935 runs in the competition.

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Zaka Ashraf, while announcing the schedule of the tournament stated that it will be played across 4 cities in the country which is a testament to taking the league to the fans of the country. Ashraf added that hosting matches in these cities will take the cricket to the grassroots level fans.

Zaka Ashraf said, “We are thrilled to announce that the HBL Pakistan Super League’s ninth edition is set to kick off on February 17, showcasing the best of T20 cricket in four cities across Pakistan. The decision to host the marquee event across these cities is a testament to our commitment to bring top-notch cricket to fans across the country. We believe that hosting matches in these venues not only adds to the excitement for fans but also promotes cricket at the grassroots level.”

“As we gear up for this spectacular event, we look forward to witnessing thrilling action and creating unforgettable moments for cricket enthusiasts worldwide.”

Before the announcement of the schedule of the tournament, the PSL received a 113 and 45 percent rise in the TV and streaming rights of the competition. Local TV channel A Sports was able to acquire the TV rights whereas Walee Technologies were able to get the digital rights.

PSL 2024 Full Schedule

1. February 17, 2024: Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
2. February 18, 2024: Quetta Gladiators v Peshawar Zalmi, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore; Multan Sultans v Karachi Kings, Multan Cricket Stadium
3. February 19, 2024: Lahore Qalandars v Quetta Gladiators, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
4. February 20, 2024: Multan Sultans v Islamabad United, Multan Cricket Stadium
5. February 21, 2024: Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore; Multan Sultans v Lahore Qalandars, Multan Cricket Stadium
6. February 22, 2024: Quetta Gladiators v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
7. February 23, 2024: Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi, Multan Cricket Stadium
8. February 24, 2024: Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
9. February 25, 2024: Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators, Multan Cricket Stadium; Lahore Qalandars v Peshawar Zalmi, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
10. February 26, 2024: Peshawar Zalmi v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
11. February 27, 2024: Lahore Qalandars v Multan Sultans, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
12. February 28, 2024: Karachi Kings v Islamabad United, National Bank Stadium
13. February 29, 2024: Karachi Kings v Quetta Gladiators, National Bank Stadium
14. March 2, 2024: Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars, Pindi Cricket Stadium; Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators, Pindi Cricket Stadium
15. March 3, 2024: Karachi Kings v Multan Sultans, National Bank Stadium
16. March 4, 2024: Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi, Pindi Cricket Stadium
17. March 5, 2024: Peshawar Zalmi v Multan Sultans, Pindi Cricket Stadium
18. March 6, 2024: Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings, Pindi Cricket Stadium; Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars, Pindi Cricket Stadium
19. March 7, 2024: Islamabad United v Karachi Kings, Pindi Cricket Stadium
20. March 8, 2024: Peshawar Zalmi v Quetta Gladiators, Pindi Cricket Stadium
21. March 9, 2024: Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars, National Bank Stadium
22. March 10, 2024: Islamabad United v Multan Sultans, Pindi Cricket Stadium; Quetta Gladiators v Lahore Qalandars, National Bank Stadium
23. March 11, 2024: Karachi Kings v Peshawar Zalmi, National Bank Stadium
24. March 12, 2024: Quetta Gladiators v Multan Sultans, National Bank Stadium
25. March 14, 2024: Qualifier (1 v 2), National Bank Stadium
26. March 15, 2024: Eliminator 1 (3 v 4), National Bank Stadium
27. March 16, 2024: Eliminator 2 (Eliminator Winner v Qualifier Runner-up), National Bank Stadium
28. March 18, 2024: Final, National Bank Stadium