The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially disclosed the comprehensive schedule for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024, promising an exhilarating cricketing extravaganza set to kick off on February 17.
Grand Opening Clash: Lahore Qalandars vs. Islamabad United
PCB unveiled the highly anticipated schedule for PSL 2024, marking February 17 as the commencement date for the tournament. The opening match will witness Lahore Qalandars, the defending champions, locking horns with Islamabad United, the formidable two-time titlist, at the prestigious Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Cricket Festivity Across Four Cities
In an official statement, PCB confirmed that PSL 2024 will unfold across four prominent cities: Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi. The tournament’s climax is set to take place at the renowned National Bank Stadium in Karachi on March 18. Karachi will be hosting a total of 11 crucial encounters, including the Qualifier, two Eliminators, and the grand finale, making it the epicenter of the cricketing spectacle.
High-Stakes Matches
Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi will witness nine gripping games each, while Multan will host five captivating fixtures. Among the anticipated clashes, the battle between Lahore and Karachi Kings is scheduled for February 24 and March 9, gracing the prestigious grounds of Gaddafi Stadium and National Bank Stadium, respectively.
PSL 2024: Two Legs of Action
The tournament will unfold in two legs, with the initial phase taking place in Multan and Lahore, featuring 14 thrilling matches from February 17 to 27. The cricket caravan will then move to Rawalpindi and Karachi, where the remaining 16 group stage games will be played between February 28 and March 12. The action will subsequently shift entirely to Gaddafi Stadium for the latter part of the tournament.
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PSL 2024 squads:Pakistan Super League player list for all teams
Lahore Qalandars
Shaheen Shah Afridi (Platinum), Haris Rauf (Brand Ambassador), David Wiese (both Diamond), Sikandar Raza, Abdullah Shafique, Zaman Khan (all Gold), Mirza Baig, Rashid Khan (both Silver, injured), Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Imran, Ahsan Bhatti, Dan Lawrence (partially unavailable), Jahandad Khan, Syed Faridoun, Shai Hope, Kamran Ghulam, Rassie van der Dussen, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Tayyab Abbas.
Peshawar Zalmi
Babar Azam, Rovman Powell (both Platinum), Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (all Diamond), Mohammad Haris (Brand Ambassador), Aamir Jamal (both Gold), Khurram Shahzad (Silver), Haseebullah Khan (Emerging), Asif Ali, Naveen-ul-Haq (partially unavailable), Umair Afridi, Dan Mousley, Gus Atkinson, Mohammad Zeeshan, Lungi Ngidi (Waqar Salamkheil), Mehran Mumtaz, Noor Ahmad (replaced by Gus Atkinson), Salman Irshad, Arif Yaqoob, Shamar Joseph (partial replacement for Gus Atkinson), Arshad Iqbal (partial replacement for Khurram Shahzad), Luke Wood.
Quetta Gladiators
Rilee Rossouw (Platinum), Mohammad Wasim, Jason Roy, Wanindu Hasaranga (all Diamond), Sarfaraz Ahmed (Brand Ambassador) Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Hasnain (all Gold), Mohammad Amir, Will Smeed (Silver) Saud Shakeel, Sajjad Ali, Usman Qadir, Adil Naz, Khawaja Nafay, Akeal Hosein, Sohail Khan, Omair Yousuf, Sherfane Rutherford, Bismillah Khan (partial replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga), Sufiyan Muqeem.
Multan Sultans
Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed (both Platinum), Khushdil Shah, Usama Mir (both Diamond), Abbas Afridi (Gold), Ihsanullah (Brand Ambassador, Silver), Faisal Akram (Emerging), Dawid Malan, Reeze Hendricks, Reece Topley, Tayyab Tahir, Shahnawaz Dahani, Mohammad Ali, Usman Khan, Yasir Khan, Chris Jordan, Aftab Ibrahim, David Willey, Johnson Charles, Muhammad Shahzad.
Islamabad United
Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah (both Platinum), Imad Wasim, Azam Khan (both Diamond), Faheem Ashraf (Brand Ambassador), Alex Hales, Colin Munro (all Gold), Rumman Raees (Silver), Tymal Mills, Matthew Forde, Salman Agha, Qasim Akram, Shahab Khan, Hunain Shah, Ubaid Shah, Shamyl Hussain, Tom Curran (injured), Jordan Cox, Haider Ali, Obed McCoy.
Karachi Kings
James Vince, Hassan Ali (Diamond), Shan Masood (Brand Ambassador), Shoaib Malik (Mentor), Tabraiz Shamsi (all Gold), Mir Hamza, Muhammad Akhlaq (both Silver), Irfan Khan (Emerging), Mohammad Nawaz, Kieron Pollard, Daniel Sams, Tim Seifert, Mohammad Amir Khan, Anwar Ali, Arafat Minhas, Sirajuddin, Saad Baig, Jamie Overton, Zahid Mehmood (partial replacement for Zahid Mehmood), Leus du Plooy, Mohammad Rohid.
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Complete schedule of Pakistan Super League 2024
Lahore Qalandars will take on Islamabad United in the tournament opener on February 17.
