The Pakistan Cricket Board announced the schedule for the 11th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL). The 44-match tournament will run from March 26 to May 3 across six venues. For the first time, eight teams will compete, marking a historic expansion of the league.
Two new franchises, Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindi Pindiz, joined PSL 11 following the recent player auction. Matches will be played in Faisalabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Peshawar, and Rawalpindi, with Faisalabad and Peshawar hosting PSL games for the first time.
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Each team will play 10 group-stage matches, with the top four sides advancing to playoffs. The knockout stage, including Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the final, will take place from April 28 to May 3. The final is scheduled at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, with May 4 reserved as a backup day.
The opening match will be held at Gaddafi Stadium on March 26 between Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen. Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host 11 matches, including a playoff qualifier, while Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium will stage seven matches in its PSL debut season. Peshawar’s Imran Khan Cricket Stadium will host its first-ever PSL match on March 28.
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The two new franchises were acquired at Rs1.75 billion for Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rs2.45 billion for Rawalpindi Pindiz. The PCB has also opened media accreditation for PSL 11, with applications accepted online until March 13. The tournament will feature 12 double-headers, offering fans an exciting T20 cricket experience.