HBL PSL 9

Get ready for the excitement, as the highly anticipated HBL PSL 9 is set to kick off on 17 February 2024 at the Pakistan Cricket Board's headquarters in Lahore. The inaugural match will see the two-time champions and defending titlists, Lahore Qalandars, locking horns with the victors of the 2016 and 2018 editions, Islamabad United.

This cricket extravaganza, spanning 34 thrilling T20 matches, will unfold across four vibrant cities - Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi. The grand finale of this six-team tournament is scheduled to take place at the prestigious National Bank Stadium in Karachi on 18 March.

Karachi will play a pivotal role in hosting 11 matches, including the all-important Qualifier, two Eliminators, and the much-anticipated final. Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi will share the excitement, each hosting nine matches. Meanwhile, the city of saints, Multan, is set to witness five thrilling encounters as cricket fever grips the nation. Get ready to witness top-notch cricketing action as PSL 9 promises to be an unforgettable tournament!

The much-anticipated contest between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings will be played on 24 February and 9 March. Gaddafi Stadium will stage the 24 February contest, while National Bank Stadium will see Qalandars and Kings locking horns on 9 March.

Kings, Qalandars, Sultans and United will play five matches at their home ground, while Peshawar Zalmi will play four matches at the Pindi Cricket Stadium. Quetta Gladiators will play three matches each in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi, while they will play one match at the Multan Cricket Stadium against the home side Sultans on 25 February.

Like the previous edition, the forthcoming ninth edition of the HBL PSL will take place in two legs with Multan Cricket Stadium and Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium hosting 14 matches between them from 17 to 27 February. The cricketing action will then move to Rawalpindi’s Pindi Cricket Stadium and Karachi’s National Bank Stadium, where 16 matches will be played from 28 February to 12 March. The tournament will then move to Karachi in its entirety for the playoffs.

Chairman PCB Mr Zaka Ashraf: “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.

“As we gear up for this spectacular event, we look forward to witnessing thrilling action and creating unforgettable moments for cricket enthusiasts worldwide.”

Pakistan Super League 2024 Schedule – HBL PSL 2024 Schedule

1. February 17, 2024 Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
2. February 18, 2024 Quetta Gladiators v Peshawar Zalmi, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore;
3. Multan Sultans v Karachi Kings, Multan Cricket Stadium
4. February 19, 2024 Lahore Qalandars v Quetta Gladiators, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
5. February 20, 2024 Multan Sultans v Islamabad United, Multan Cricket Stadium
6. February 21, 2024 Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore;
7. Multan Sultans v Lahore Qalandars, Multan Cricket Stadium
8. February 22, 2024 Quetta Gladiators v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
9. February 23, 2024 Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi, Multan Cricket Stadium
10. February 24, 2024 Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
11. February 25, 2024 Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators, Multan Cricket Stadium;
12. Lahore Qalandars v Peshawar Zalmi, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
13. February 26, 2024 Peshawar Zalmi v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
14. February 27, 2024 Lahore Qalandars v Multan Sultans, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
15. February 28, 2024 Karachi Kings v Islamabad United, National Bank Stadium
16. February 29, 2024 Karachi Kings v Quetta Gladiators, National Bank Stadium
17. March 2, 2024  Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars, Pindi Cricket Stadium;
18. Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators, Pindi Cricket Stadium
19. March 3, 2024   Karachi Kings v Multan Sultans, National Bank Stadium
20. March 4, 2024  Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi, Pindi Cricket Stadium
21. March 5, 2024   Peshawar Zalmi v Multan Sultans, Pindi Cricket Stadium
22. March 6, 2024 Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings, Pindi Cricket Stadium;
23. Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars, Pindi Cricket Stadium
24. March 7, 2024   Islamabad United v Karachi Kings, Pindi Cricket Stadium
25. March 8, 2024  Peshawar Zalmi v Quetta Gladiators, Pindi Cricket Stadium
26. March 9, 2024  Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars, National Bank Stadium
27. March 10, 2024 Islamabad United v Multan Sultans, Pindi Cricket Stadium;
28. Quetta Gladiators v Lahore Qalandars, National Bank Stadium
29. March 11, 2024 Karachi Kings v Peshawar Zalmi, National Bank Stadium
30. March 12, 2024 Quetta Gladiators v Multan Sultans, National Bank Stadium 
31. March 14, 2024 Qualifier (1 v 2), National Bank Stadium
32. March 15, 2024 Eliminator 1 (3 v 4), National Bank Stadium
33. March 16, 2024 Eliminator 2 (Eliminator Winner v Qualifier Runner-up), National Bank Stadium
34. March 18, 2024 Final, National Bank Stadium