The Pakistan Super League (PSL 2024) roars back on February 17th, with defending champions Lahore Qalandars facing two-time champions Islamabad United in a thrilling opening match at Gaddafi Stadium. This year’s tournament promises even more excitement across four vibrant cities: Karachi, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and Multan. The electrifying action culminates in Karachi with the playoffs and grand finale.
But who are the contenders battling for PSL glory? In this article, we dive deep into the complete schedule and squad details for all six teams. Brace yourself for double the competition with a round-robin format, ensuring every match holds weight. So, who will lift the coveted trophy this year? Let’s unravel the mysteries of PSL 2024, team by team!
PSL 2024 Squads
| Team | Players |
|---|---|
| Islamabad United | Shadab Khan (Platinum), Naseem Shah (Platinum), Imad Wasim (Diamond), Azam Khan (Diamond), Faheem Ashraf (Brand Ambassador), Alex Hales (Gold), Colin Munro (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 (Gold), Mir Hamza, Muhammad Akhlaq (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 |
| Lahore Qalandars | Shaheen Shah Afridi (Platinum), Haris Rauf (Brand Ambassador), David Wiese (Diamond), Sikandar Raza (Gold), Abdullah Shafique (Gold), Zaman Khan (Gold), Mirza Baig (Silver), Rashid Khan (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 |
| Multan Sultans | Mohammad Rizwan (Platinum), Iftikhar Ahmed (Platinum), Khushdil Shah (Diamond), Usama Mir (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 |
| Peshawar Zalmi | Babar Azam (Platinum), Rovman Powell (Platinum), Saim Ayub (Diamond), Tom Kohler-Cadmore (Diamond), Mohammad Haris (Brand Ambassador), Aamir Jamal (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 (Diamond), Jason Roy (Diamond), Wanindu Hasaranga (Diamond), Sarfaraz Ahmed (Brand Ambassador), Abrar Ahmed (Gold), Mohammad Hasnain (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 |
PSL 9 Venues
- The ninth edition of the extravaganza will be held across four vibrant cities – Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi.
- National Bank Arena, Karachi
- Gadaffi Stadium, Lahore
- Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan
- Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
PSL 9 Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2024 | Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United | Gaddafi Stadium |
| Feb 18, 2024 | Quetta Gladiators v Peshawar Zalmi | Gaddafi Stadium |
| Multan Sultans v Karachi Kings | Multan Cricket Std. | |
| Feb 19, 2024 | Lahore Qalandars v Quetta Gladiators | Gaddafi Stadium |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Multan Sultans v Islamabad United | Multan Cricket Std. |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium |
| Multan Sultans v Lahore Qalandars | Multan Cricket Std. | |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Quetta Gladiators v Islamabad United | Gaddafi Stadium |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi | Multan Cricket Std. |
| Feb 24, 2024 | Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium |
| Feb 25, 2024 | Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators | Multan Cricket Std. |
| Lahore Qalandars v Peshawar Zalmi | Gaddafi Stadium | |
| Feb 26, 2024 | Peshawar Zalmi v Islamabad United | Gaddafi Stadium |
| Feb 27, 2024 | Lahore Qalandars v Multan Sultans | Gaddafi Stadium |
| Feb 28, 2024 | Karachi Kings v Islamabad United | National Bank Std. |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Karachi Kings v Quetta Gladiators | National Bank Std. |
| Mar 2, 2024 | Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars | Pindi Cricket Std. |
| Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators | Pindi Cricket Std. | |
| Mar 3, 2024 | Karachi Kings v Multan Sultans | National Bank Std. |
| Mar 4, 2024 | Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi | Pindi Cricket Std. |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Peshawar Zalmi v Multan Sultans | Pindi Cricket Std. |
| Mar 6, 2024 | Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings | Pindi Cricket Std. |
| Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars | Pindi Cricket Std. | |
| Mar 7, 2024 | Islamabad United v Karachi Kings | Pindi Cricket Std. |
| Mar 8, 2024 | Peshawar Zalmi v Quetta Gladiators | Pindi Cricket Std. |
| Mar 9, 2024 | Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars | National Bank Std. |
| Mar 10, 2024 | Islamabad United v Multan Sultans | Pindi Cricket Std. |
| Quetta Gladiators v Lahore Qalandars | National Bank Std. | |
| Mar 11, 2024 | Karachi Kings v Peshawar Zalmi | National Bank Std. |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Quetta Gladiators v Multan Sultans | National Bank Std. |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Qualifier (1 v 2) | National Bank Std. |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Eliminator 1 (3 v 4) | National Bank Std. |
| Mar 16, 2024 | Eliminator 2 (Eliminator Winner v Qual. R-up) | National Bank Std. |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Final | National Bank Std. |
PSL 9 Tickets
1. Online Booking:
Starting from 1700 PKT on Tuesday, 6 February 2024, fans can pre-book their tickets online at pcb.tcs.com.pk. This convenient online platform allows enthusiasts to choose their preferred seats and categories for all matches throughout the tournament.
2. Physical Tickets:
For HBL PSL 9, physical tickets are mandatory for entry, and e-tickets (self-printed or digital copies) will not be accepted. These tickets will be available at designated TCS express centres starting from 12 February 2024. Additionally, for those who booked online, tickets can be collected from TCS designated pick-up centres or conveniently delivered to your doorstep by TCS.
3. PSL 9 Ticket Categories and Prices:
The ticket prices vary based on seating categories, providing options for fans with different preferences and budgets. Here’s a breakdown of the ticket prices for the opening ceremony, matches, and the final:
- Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore:
- VIP: PKR 6,000
- Premium: PKR 3,000
- First Class: PKR 2,000
- General: PKR 1,000
- National Bank Stadium, Karachi (Final):
- VIP: PKR 8,000
- Premium: PKR 4,000
- First Class: PKR 2,500
- General: PKR 1,000
- Qualifier and Eliminators:
- VIP: PKR 5,000
- Premium: PKR 2,500 to 3,000
- First Class: PKR 1,500 to 2,500
- General: PKR 750
PSL 9 Live Stream
India: Fancode
Pakistan: Geo, ARY
More details will be added soon
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