LAHORE (Daily Point) — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled the schedule for the forthcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9, set to kick off on February 17, 2023, at four different venues nationwide.
Gaddafi Stadium Lahore, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, National Bank Cricket Arena, and Multan Cricket Stadium have been designated as the tournament hosts.
The opening encounter will unfold in Lahore, featuring defending champions Lahore Qalandars squaring off against Islamabad United. The initial phase of the tournament is slated for Lahore and Multan before transitioning to Karachi and Rawalpindi.
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Karachi is set to host the lion’s share of matches, with a total of 11, including the playoffs and the grand final. Rawalpindi and Lahore will share the load, each hosting 9 matches, while Multan Cricket Stadium is the chosen venue for 5 matches.
Anticipated showdowns between Lahore and Karachi are scheduled for February 24 and March 9, taking place in Lahore and Karachi, respectively.
The playoffs are earmarked to commence on March 14 in Karachi, culminating in the final at the same venue on March 18.
This announcement sets the stage for an exciting season of PSL cricket, promising a series of captivating matchups and intense competition for fans nationwide.
Here is the full schedule:
| Date | Match | Teams | Venue | Day/Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, February 17, 2024 | Match 1 | Lahore Qalandars Vs. Islamabad United | Lahore | Night |
| Sunday, February 18, 2024 | Match 2 | Quetta Gladiators Vs. Peshawar Zalmi | Lahore | Day |
| Sunday, February 18, 2024 | Match 3 | Multan Sultans Vs. Karachi Kings | Multan | Night |
| Monday, February 19, 2024 | Match 4 | Lahore Qalandars Vs. Quetta Gladiators | Lahore | Night |
| Tuesday, February 20, 2024 | Match 5 | Multan Sultans Vs. Islamabad United | Multan | Night |
| Wednesday, February 21, 2024 | Match 6 | Peshawar Zalmi Vs. Karachi Kings | Lahore | Day |
| Wednesday, February 21, 2024 | Match 7 | Multan Sultans Vs. Lahore Qalandars | Multan | Night |
| Thursday, February 22, 2024 | Match 8 | Quetta Gladiators Vs. Islamabad United | Lahore | Night |
| Friday, February 23, 2024 | Match 9 | Multan Sultans Vs. Peshawar Zalmi | Multan | Night |
| Saturday, February 24, 2024 | Match 10 | Lahore Qalandars Vs. Karachi Kings | Lahore | Night |
| Sunday, February 25, 2024 | Match 11 | Multan Sultans Vs. Quetta Gladiators | Multan | Day |
| Sunday, February 25, 2024 | Match 12 | Lahore Qalandars Vs. Peshawar Zalmi | Lahore | Night |
| Monday, February 26, 2024 | Match 13 | Peshawar Zalmi Vs. Islamabad United | Lahore | Night |
| Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | Match 14 | Lahore Qalandars Vs. Multan Sultans | Lahore | Night |
| Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | Match 15 | Karachi Kings Vs. Islamabad United | Karachi | Night |
| Thursday, February 29, 2024 | Match 16 | Karachi Kings Vs. Quetta Gladiators | Karachi | Night |
| Saturday, March 02, 2024 | Match 17 | Peshawar Zalmi Vs. Lahore Qalandars | Rawalpindi | Day |
| Saturday, March 02, 2024 | Match 18 | Islamabad United Vs. Quetta Gladiators | Rawalpindi | Night |
| Sunday, March 03, 2024 | Match 19 | Karachi Kings Vs. Multan Sultans | Karachi | Night |
| Monday, March 04, 2024 | Match 20 | Islamabad United Vs. Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi | Night |
| Tuesday, March 05, 2024 | Match 21 | Peshawar Zalmi Vs. Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi | Night |
| Wednesday, March 06, 2024 | Match 22 | Quetta Gladiators Vs. Karachi Kings | Rawalpindi | Day |
| Wednesday, March 06, 2024 | Match 23 | Islamabad United Vs. Lahore Qalandars | Rawalpindi | Night |
| Thursday, March 07, 2024 | Match 24 | Islamabad United Vs. Karachi Kings | Rawalpindi | Night |
| Friday, March 08, 2024 | Match 25 | Peshawar Zalmi Vs. Quetta Gladiators | Rawalpindi | Night |
| Saturday, March 09, 2024 | Match 26 | Karachi Kings Vs. Lahore Qalandars | Karachi | Night |
| Sunday, March 10, 2024 | Match 27 | Islamabad United Vs. Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi | Day |
| Sunday, March 10, 2024 | Match 28 | Quetta Gladiators Vs. Lahore Qalandars | Karachi | Night |
| Monday, March 11, 2024 | Match 29 | Karachi Kings Vs. Peshawar Zalmi | Karachi | Night |
| Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | Match 30 | Quetta Gladiators Vs. Multan Sultans | Karachi | Night |
| Thursday, March 14, 2024 | Qualifier | Team 1 v Team 2 | Karachi | Night |
| Friday, March 15, 2024 | Eliminator 1 | Team 3 v Team 4 | Karachi | Night |
| Saturday, March 16, 2024 | Eliminator 2 | Eliminator Winner v Qualifier Runner-up | Karachi | Night |
| Monday, March 18, 2024 | Match 34 | Final | Karachi | Night |
