PSL X Schedule Unveiled for April 11 Start
The tournament will feature a mix of experienced and young players, with the foreign players adding an extra layer of excitement to the competition. As the PSL continues to grow, it will be interesting to see how the new teams and expanded format shape the future of the league.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the schedule for the HBL Pakistan Super League X, which is set to commence on April 11 and feature 34 matches played across various cities in Pakistan, including Lahore, Karachi, Multan, and Rawalpindi.
The tournament will kick off with Islamabad United, the defending champions, taking on Lahore Qalandars in the opening match. The schedule includes three double-headers and will conclude with the final at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on May 18. The stadium, which has undergone refurbishments, will host a total of 13 matches, including two eliminators and the final.
Other notable matches include Multan Sultans, the runners-up of the last edition, facing Lahore Qalandars on April 22. Additionally, an exhibition match will be played in Peshawar on April 8. The PCB has also announced that it will pay an additional $100,000 to six high-profile foreign players for participating in the tournament.
The 10th edition of the PSL will see the tournament being played in an April-May window, overlapping with the Indian Premier League (IPL). Despite this, the PCB and franchises are looking forward to the tournament, with plans to expand the league by adding two new teams from 2026. The cities for the new teams are yet to be announced.
With the schedule now released, cricket fans in Pakistan can look forward to an exciting tournament, featuring some of the best players from around the world. The PSL has grown in popularity over the years, and this edition promises to be just as thrilling, with the defending champions Islamabad United looking to retain their title.
