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The much-awaited schedule of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season nine was announced on Friday, January 12 by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Defending Champions Lahore Qalandars will take on Islamabad United in the curtain-raiser of the tournament on February 17 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore while the final will be played on March 18 at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi.
The T20 extravaganza will be played across four cities namely Karachi, Lahore, Multan and Rawalpindi. A total of 34 matches will be played in the tournament across 30 days out of which 11 will be hosted by Karachi including the Qualifier, two Eliminators and the final. Gaddafi Stadium and Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host nine matches each, on the other hand, Multan will host five matches.
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The highly anticipated game between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings will be played on 24 February and 9 March respectively. Meanwhile, all of the four play offs games will be played in Karachi.
While announcing the schedule, PCB Chairman Zaka Ashraf stated that the tournament will be hosted in four cities to bring the best of T20 Cricket throughout the country.
“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,” said Zaka Ashraf in a statement.
“As we gear up for this spectacular event, we look forward to witnessing thrilling action and creating unforgettable moments for cricket enthusiasts worldwide,” he added.
PSL 2024 Complete Schedule
| Date | Place |
| February 17, 2024 | Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore |
| February 18, 2024 | Quetta Gladiators v Peshawar Zalmi, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore; Multan Sultans v Karachi Kings, Multan Cricket Stadium |
| February 19, 2024 | Lahore Qalandars v Quetta Gladiators, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore |
| February 20, 2024 | Multan Sultans v Islamabad United, Multan Cricket Stadium |
| February 21, 2024 | Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore; Multan Sultans v Lahore Qalandars, Multan Cricket Stadium |
| February 22, 2024 | Quetta Gladiators v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore |
| February 23, 2024 | Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi, Multan Cricket Stadium |
| February 24, 2024 | Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore |
| February 25, 2024 | Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators, Multan Cricket Stadium; Lahore Qalandars v Peshawar Zalmi, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore |
| February 26, 2024 | Peshawar Zalmi v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore |
| February 27, 2024 | Lahore Qalandars v Multan Sultans, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore |
| February 28, 2024 | Karachi Kings v Islamabad United, National Bank Stadium |
| February 29, 2024 | Karachi Kings v Quetta Gladiators, National Bank Stadium |
| March 2, 2024 | Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars, Pindi Cricket Stadium; Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators, Pindi Cricket Stadium |
| March 3, 2024 | Karachi Kings v Multan Sultans, National Bank Stadium |
| March 4, 2024 | Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi, Pindi Cricket Stadium |
| March 5, 2024 | Peshawar Zalmi v Multan Sultans, Pindi Cricket Stadium |
| March 6, 2024 | Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings, Pindi Cricket Stadium; Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars, Pindi Cricket Stadium |
| March 7, 2024 | Islamabad United v Karachi Kings, Pindi Cricket Stadium |
| March 8, 2024 | Peshawar Zalmi v Quetta Gladiators, Pindi Cricket Stadium |
| March 9, 2024 | Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars, National Bank Stadium |
| March 10, 2024 | Islamabad United v Multan Sultans, Pindi Cricket Stadium; Quetta Gladiators v Lahore Qalandars, National Bank Stadium |
| March 11, 2024 | Karachi Kings v Peshawar Zalmi, National Bank Stadium |
| March 12, 2024 | Quetta Gladiators v Multan Sultans, National Bank Stadium |
| March 14, 2024 | Qualifier (1 v 2), National Bank Stadium |
| March 15, 2024 | Eliminator 1 (3 v 4), National Bank Stadium |
| March 16, 2024 | Eliminator 2 (Eliminator Winner v Qualifier Runner-up), National Bank Stadium |
| March 18, 2024 | Final, National Bank Stadium |
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