LAHORE 9Daily Point) — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) unveiled the official anthem titled “Khul Ke Khel” for the upcoming ninth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 9), featuring popular Pakistani artists Ali Zafar and Aima Baig.

Composed, written, and produced by Ali Zafar, the anthem incorporates snippets and clips from all six franchises, highlighting key moments from the previous PSL edition. The ninth edition of the PSL is scheduled to commence on February 17 at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, with a clash between Lahore Qalandars, the two-time champions and current titleholders, and Islamabad United, winners of the 2016 and 2018 PSL seasons.

The tournament will be held across four cities – Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi – with the final set to take place at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on March 18. The competition, featuring six teams, will include a total of 34 T20 matches.

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 will witness five matches.

Tickets for the event, available since February 6, are priced at Rs6,000 (VIP), Rs3,000 (Premium), Rs2,000 (First class), and Rs1,000 (General). For the final on March 18 in Karachi, ticket prices are set at Rs8,000 (VIP), Rs4,000 (Premium), Rs2,500 (First class), and Rs1,000 (General).

Qualifier tickets are available for Rs5,000 (VIP), Rs2,500 (Premium), Rs1,500 (First class), and Rs750 (General). Eliminator tickets are priced at Rs5,000 (VIP), Rs3,000 (Premium), Rs1,500 (First class), and Rs750 (General).