LAHORE, Feb 28 :The HBL PSL X will return to entertain cricket crazy nation with a match defending champions Islamabad United (IU) and two times champions Lahore Qalandars (LQ) at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on April 11 (Friday).
\n34 matches will be played in the six team tourney between April 11 and May 18, with Lahore\u2019s Gaddafi Stadium set to host 13 matches, including two Eliminators and the final.
\nCricket will also return to Peshawar during the upcoming edition of the PSL X and an exhibition match will be played on April 8 in Peshawar. The teams of the match will be confirmed in due course.
\nFor HBL PSL X, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host 11 matches, including Qualifier 1 on May 13. Karachi\u2019s National Bank Stadium and Multan Cricket Stadium will host five matches each. The marquee event will also feature three double-headers, with two matches on weekends (Saturday) and one on a national holiday (Labour Day).<\/p>\n
Karachi Kings \u2013winners of the league\u2019s fifth edition, will begin their campaign on April 12 in their own backyard against runners up of the last edition, Multan Sultans.<\/p>\n
Multan Sultans\u2019 \u2013 the winners of the sixth edition, will face Lahore Qalandars on April 22 \u2013 the first HBL PSL X match hosted by Multan Cricket Stadium.
\nThe newly constructed Lahore\u2019s Gaddafi Stadium will welcome the tenth edition of the HBL PSL on April 24 with home side Qalandars, winners of the seventh and eighth editions taking on Peshawar Zalmi.
\nPeshawar Zalmi, champions of the HBL PSL 2017 will play their five matches at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, while the winners of the fourth edition, Quetta Gladiators will play five matches at the Gaddafi Stadium.
\nHBL PSL Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer:
\n\u201cWe are thrilled to officially announce the schedule for the historic 10th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League. Over the past decade, the HBL PSL has grown into a globally recognized tournament, showcasing the best of Pakistan\u2019s cricketing talent.
\n\u201cThe fans in this year\u2019s tournament will not only see high-profile international cricketers but will also witness 34 high-octane matches across four major cities\u2014Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi.
\n\u201cAs part of our commitment to expanding the reach of the HBL PSL, we are delighted to host an exhibition match in Peshawar before the start of the tournament, which is a significant step in bringing top-tier cricket to Peshawar, a city with a deep-rooted love for the game.
\n\u201cWe remain dedicated to enhancing the experience for players, fans, and stakeholders, who have witnessed some breathtaking contests in the league over the years.\u201d
\nHBL PSL X schedule
\n11 April \u2013 Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
\n12 April \u2013 Peshawar Zalmi v Quetta Gladiators, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium; Karachi Kings v Multan Sultans, National Bank Stadium, Karachi<\/p>\n
13 April \u2013 Quetta Gladiators v Lahore Qalandars, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium<\/p>\n
14 April \u2013 Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
\n15 April \u2013 Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars, National Bank Stadium, Karachi
\n16 April \u2013 Islamabad United v Multan Sultans, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
\n18 April \u2013 Karachi Kings v Quetta Gladiators, National Bank Stadium, Karachi
\n19 April \u2013 Peshawar Zalmi v Multan Sultans, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
\n20 April \u2013 Karachi Kings v Islamabad United, National Bank Stadium, Karachi
\n21 April \u2013 Karachi Kings v Peshawar Zalmi, National Bank Stadium, Karachi
\n22 April \u2013 Multan Sultans v Lahore Qalandars, Multan Cricket Stadium
\n23 April \u2013 Multan Sultans v Islamabad United, Multan Cricket Stadium
\n24 April \u2013 Lahore Qalandars v Peshawar Zalmi, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
\n25 April \u2013 Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
\n26 April \u2013 Lahore Qalandars v Multan Sultans, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
\n27 April \u2013 Quetta Gladiators v Peshawar Zalmi, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
\n29 April \u2013 Quetta Gladiators v Multan Sultans, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
\n30 April \u2013 Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
\n1 May \u2013 Multan Sultans v Karachi Kings, Multan Cricket Stadium; Lahore Qalandars v Quetta Gladiators, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
\n2 May \u2013 Peshawar Zalmi v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
\n3 May \u2013 Quetta Gladiators v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
\n4 May \u2013 Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
\n5 May \u2013 Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi, Multan Cricket Stadium
\n7 May \u2013 Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
\n8 May \u2013 Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
\n9 May \u2013 Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
\n10 May \u2013 Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators, Multan Cricket Stadium; Islamabad United v Karachi Kings, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
\n13 May \u2013 Qualifier 1, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
\n14 May \u2013 Eliminator 1, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
\n16 May \u2013 Eliminator 2, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
\n18 May \u2013 Final, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
LAHORE, Feb 28 :The HBL PSL X will return to entertain cricket crazy nation with a match defending champions Islamabad United (IU) and two times champions Lahore Qalandars (LQ) at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on April 11 (Friday). 34 matches will be played in the […]<\/p>\n
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