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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) unveiled, on Friday (January 12), the highly anticipated and meticulously crafted schedule for the forthcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 edition, poised t🌞o commence its cricketing extra🍬vaganza on February 17.
The inaugural contest will witness the defending champions, Lahore Qalandars, crossing swords with the formidable two-time (2016 and 2018) titlist, Islamabad United, in a rivetin🌟g clash at the venerable Gaddafi Stad🅺ium in Lahore.
Cricket extravaganza across four cities
An official press release from the PCB affirmed that the grand spectacle of PSL 2024 will unfold across four distinguished cities, namely Karachi, Lahore, Multan and Rawalpindi. At the illustrious National Bank Stadium in Karachi, the final showdown will transpire on March 18. With a total of 34 matches ready to captivate cricket enthusiasts, Karachi assumes the lion’s share by hosting 11 pivotal encounters, including the Qualifier, two Eliminators, and the climactic final.
High-stakes encounters
Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi will serve as the distinguished canvases for nine games each. Furthermore, the culturally rich city of Multan is bestowed with the honor of hosting five enthralling fixtures. Among the marquee clashes in this cricketing odyssey, the much-anticipated Lahore versus the Karachi Kings encounter is slated for Fe♔bruary 24 and March 9, gracing the esteemed grounds of Gaddafi Stadium and National Bank Stadium, respectively.
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PSL 2024: A tale of two legs
Embarking on a two-legged journey, the first phase will unfold in Multan and Lahore, playing host to 14 riveting matches from February 17 to 27. Subsequently, the cricketing caravan will traverse to Rawalpindi and Ka♛rachi, wherein the remaining 16 group stage games will ensue between February 28 and March 12. Subsequently, the action ꦦwill shift entirely to Gaddafi Stadium.
Zaka Ashraf’s enthusiasm and vision
Chairman of the PCB managing committee, Zaka Ashraf, expressed profound exhilaration for the commencement of the ninth season of PSL, recognizing its pivo🌃tal role in championing grassroots cricket and the strategic dispersal of fixtures across these four distinguished cricketing hub.
“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,” Ashraf was quoted as saying by pcb.com.pk.
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,” the 71-year-old concluded.
Complete schedule of PSL 2024:
February 17: Lahore Qala𒐪ndars v Islamabad United,🉐 Gaddafi Stadium Lahore (8:00 pm IST/ 2: 30 pm GMT / 7:30 pm Local)
February 18: Quetta Gladiators v 🔜Peshawar Zalmi, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore ( 2:30 pm IST / 9: 00 am GMT / 2: 00 pm 🍎Local)
February 18: Multan Sultans v Ka🐻rachi Kings, Multaღn Cricket Stadium (8:00 pm IST/ 2: 30 pm GMT / 7:30 pm Local)
February 19: Lahore Qalandars v Quetta Gladiators, Gaddꦍafiౠ Stadium Lahore (8:00 pm IST/ 2: 30 pm GMT / 7:30 pm Local)
February 20: Multan Sultans v Islamabad United, Multan C𓆉ricket Stadium (8:0✤0 pm IST/ 2: 30 pm GMT / 7:30 pm Local)
February 21: Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore ( 2:30 pm IST / 9: 00 am GMT / 2: 00 pm Local🦄)
February 21: Multan Sultans v Lahore Qalandars, Multan꧂ Cricket Stadium (8:00 pm IST/ 2: 30 pm GMT♌ / 7:30 pm Local)
February 22: Quetta Gladiators v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore (8:00 p❀m IST/ 2𒀰: 30 pm GMT / 7:30 pm Local)
February 23: Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi, 🐻Multan Cricket Stadium (8:00 pm IST/ 2: 30 pm GMT / 7:30 pm Local)
February 24: Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings, Gaddaဣfi Stadium Lahore (8:00 pm IST/ 2: 30 pm GMT / 7:30 pm Local)
February 25: Mဣultan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators✤, Multan Cricket Stadium ( 2:30 pm IST / 9: 00 am GMT / 2: 00 pm Local)
February 25: Lahore Qalandars v Peshawar Zalmi, Gaddafi Stadium Lahor🍎e (8:00 pm IST/ 2: 30 pm GMT / 7:30 pm Local)
February 26: Peshawar Zalmi v Islamabad Uni🌞ted𝔍, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore (8:00 pm IST/ 2: 30 pm GMT / 7:30 pm Local)
February 27: Lahore Qala♛ndars v Multan Sultans, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore (8:00 pm IST/ 2: 30 pm GMT / 7:30 pm Local)
February 28:ꦕ Ka🔯rachi Kings v Islamabad United, National Bank Stadium (8:00 pm IST/ 2: 30 pm GMT / 7:30 pm Local)
February 29: Karachi Kings v Quetta Gladiators, National Bank Stadiu🍸𓆏m (8:00 pm IST/ 2: 30 pm GMT / 7:30 pm Local)
March 2: Peshawar Zalmi v Lahorꦬe Qalandars, Pindi Cricket Stadium ( 2:30 pm🅺 IST / 9: 00 am GMT / 2: 00 pm Local)
March 2: 🥃Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators💎, Pindi Cricket Stadium (8:00 pm IST/ 2: 30 pm GMT / 7:30 pm Local)
March 3: Karachi Kings v Multan Sultans, National Bank Stadium (8:00 pm IST/ 2: 30 pm GMT / 7:30 pm Loc🐓al)
March 4: Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi, Pindi Cricket Stadium (8:00 pm IST/😼 2: 30 pm GMT / 7:30 pm Local)
March 5: Peshawar Zalmi v Multan Sultans, Pindi Cricket Stadium (8:00 pm IST/ 2: 30 pm🔜 GMT / 7:30 pm Local)
March 6: Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings, Pindi Cricket Stadiuﷺm ( 2:30 pm IST / 9: 00 am GMT / 2: 00 pm Local)
March 6: Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars, Pindi Crick꧅et Stadium (8:00 pm IST/ 2: 30 pm GMT / 7:30 pm Local)
March 7: Islama♕bad United v Karachi Kings, Pindi Cricket Stadium (8:00 pm IST/ 2: 30 pm GMT / 7:30 pm Local)
March 8: Peshawar Z🐼almi v Quetta Gladiators, Pindi Cricket Stadium (8:00 pm IST/ 2: 30 pm GMT / 7:30 pm Local)
March 9: Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars, National Bank Stadium (8:00 pm IST/ 2: 3𓂃0 pm GMT / 7:30 pm Local)
March 10: Islamabad United v Multan Sultans, Pindi C💖ricket Stadium ( 2:30 pm IST / 9: 00 am GMT / 2: 00 pm🧔 Local)
March 10: Quetta Gladiators v Lahore Qalandars, National Bank Stadium (8:00 pm IST/ 2: 30 pm GMT / 🅺7:30 pm Local)
March 11: Karachi Kings v Peshawar Zalmi, National Bank Stadium (8:00 pm IST/ 2: 30 pm GMT / 7:30 pm Loca🍸l)
March 12: Quetta Gladiators v Mu🎉ltan Sultans, National Bank Stadium (8:00 pm IST/ 2: 3꧂0 pm GMT / 7:30 pm Local)
March 14: Qualifier (1 v 2), National Bank Stadiuꩲm (8:00 pm IST/ 2: 30 pm GMT / 7:30 pm Local)
March 15: Elimina♍tor 1 (3 v 4), National Bank Stad𒉰ium (8:00 pm IST/ 2: 30 pm GMT / 7:30 pm Local)
March 16: Eliminator ❀2 (Eliminator Winner v Qualifier Runner-up), National Bank Stadium (8:00 pm IST/ 2: 30 pm GMT / 7:30 pm Local)
March 18: Fina🦩l, National Bank Stadium (8:00 pm IST/ 2: 30 pm GMT / 7:30 pm Local)
