Cricket enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially declared the schedule for the eagerly awaited Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9. Set to kick off on February 17, 2024, the tournament promises a thrilling cricket spectacle with matches scheduled across four iconic venues in Pakistan.
Gaddafi Stadium Lahore, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, National Bank Cricket Arena, and Multan Cricket Stadium will play host to the PSL 9 matches, creating a diverse backdrop for the cricketing extravaganza.
The inaugural match in Lahore will witness defending champions, Lahore Qalandars, locking horns with Islamabad United, setting the stage for an action-packed tournament. The initial leg of the competition is set to unfold in Lahore and Multan before transitioning to Karachi and Rawalpindi.
Karachi takes the spotlight as the primary host city, accommodating a whopping 11 matches, including the all-important play-offs and the grand final. Meanwhile, Rawalpindi and Lahore will each host nine matches, with Multan Cricket Stadium securing five matches on its turf.
A highlight for fans is the much-anticipated face-offs between Lahore and Karachi, scheduled for February 24 and March 9 in Lahore and Karachi, respectively. These clashes are sure to be the talk of the town, attracting cricket enthusiasts from all corners.
For those wanting to catch all the PSL 9 action, here is the complete schedule:
As the excitement builds up, cricket aficionados can plan their calendars to witness the nail-biting encounters and unforgettable moments that the PSL 9 is bound to offer. The tournament promises not only intense cricketing action but also a celebration of the sport, uniting fans in their love for the game.
Date | Match | Teams | Venue | Day/Night |
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Sat, Feb 17, 2024 | 1 | Lahore Qalandars vs. Islamabad United | Lahore | Night |
Sun, Feb 18, 2024 | 2 | Quetta Gladiators vs. Peshawar Zalmi | Lahore | Day |
Sun, Feb 18, 2024 | 3 | Multan Sultans vs. Karachi Kings | Multan | Night |
Mon, Feb 19, 2024 | 4 | Lahore Qalandars vs. Quetta Gladiators | Lahore | Night |
Tue, Feb 20, 2024 | 5 | Multan Sultans vs. Islamabad United | Multan | Night |
Wed, Feb 21, 2024 | 6 | Peshawar Zalmi vs. Karachi Kings | Lahore | Day |
Wed, Feb 21, 2024 | 7 | Multan Sultans vs. Lahore Qalandars | Multan | Night |
Thu, Feb 22, 2024 | 8 | Quetta Gladiators vs. Islamabad United | Lahore | Night |
Fri, Feb 23, 2024 | 9 | Multan Sultans vs. Peshawar Zalmi | Multan | Night |
Sat, Feb 24, 2024 | 10 | Lahore Qalandars vs. Karachi Kings | Lahore | Night |
Sun, Feb 25, 2024 | 11 | Multan Sultans vs. Quetta Gladiators | Multan | Day |
Sun, Feb 25, 2024 | 12 | Lahore Qalandars vs. Peshawar Zalmi | Lahore | Night |
Mon, Feb 26, 2024 | 13 | Peshawar Zalmi vs. Islamabad United | Lahore | Night |
Tue, Feb 27, 2024 | 14 | Lahore Qalandars vs. Multan Sultans | Lahore | Night |
Wed, Feb 28, 2024 | 15 | Karachi Kings vs. Islamabad United | Karachi | Night |
Thu, Feb 29, 2024 | 16 | Karachi Kings vs. Quetta Gladiators | Karachi | Night |
Sat, Mar 02, 2024 | 17 | Peshawar Zalmi vs. Lahore Qalandars | Rawalpindi | Day |
Sat, Mar 02, 2024 | 18 | Islamabad United vs. Quetta Gladiators | Rawalpindi | Night |
Sun, Mar 03, 2024 | 19 | Karachi Kings vs. Multan Sultans | Karachi | Night |
Mon, Mar 04, 2024 | 20 | Islamabad United vs. Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi | Night |
Tue, Mar 05, 2024 | 21 | Peshawar Zalmi vs. Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi | Night |
Wed, Mar 06, 2024 | 22 | Quetta Gladiators vs. Karachi Kings | Rawalpindi | Day |
Wed, Mar 06, 2024 | 23 | Islamabad United vs. Lahore Qalandars | Rawalpindi | Night |
Thu, Mar 07, 2024 | 24 | Islamabad United vs. Karachi Kings | Rawalpindi | Night |
Fri, Mar 08, 2024 | 25 | Peshawar Zalmi vs. Quetta Gladiators | Rawalpindi | Night |
Sat, Mar 09, 2024 | 26 | Karachi Kings vs. Lahore Qalandars | Karachi | Night |
Sun, Mar 10, 2024 | 27 | Islamabad United vs. Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi | Day |
Sun, Mar 10, 2024 | 28 | Quetta Gladiators vs. Lahore Qalandars | Karachi | Night |
Mon, Mar 11, 2024 | 29 | Karachi Kings vs. Peshawar Zalmi | Karachi | Night |
Tue, Mar 12, 2024 | 30 | Quetta Gladiators vs. Multan Sultans | Karachi | Night |
Thu, Mar 14, 2024 | Q | Qualifier (Team 1 vs. Team 2) | Karachi | Night |
Fri, Mar 15, 2024 | E1 | Eliminator 1 (Team 3 vs. Team 4) | Karachi | Night |
Sat, Mar 16, 2024 | E2 | Eliminator 2 (Eliminator Winner vs. Qualifier Runner-up) | Karachi | Night |
Mon, Mar 18, 2024 | 34 | Final | Karachi | Night |
Stay tuned for updates, team analyses, and all things PSL 9 as the countdown to this cricketing extravaganza begins! Let the games begin, and may the best team triumph in the grand finale on March 18, 2024, in Karachi under the floodlights.