Last Updated on: 12th February 2024, 02:02 pm
With just 10 days remaining until the start of Pakistan’s most thrilling cricketing extravaganza, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 9, the anticipation and fervor among cricket enthusiasts in the country are soaring. Since its inception, the league has been a platform for showcasing local talent while also featuring international stars, and this season promises to uphold that tradition with equal excitement.
PSL 9 2024 Complete Guide
Adding to the anticipation, the schedule for PSL Season 9 has been announced, along with the venues where the action will unfold. Fans eager to catch the matches live can find all the pertinent details here and learn how to secure tickets for the games.
Moreover, for those unable to make it to the stadiums, information on live-streaming options is readily available, ensuring that no fan misses out on witnessing their favorite teams in action.
This season, all six franchises will field their squads, with some exciting new additions bolstering their lineups. Here’s a comprehensive overview of what to expect from PSL Season 9:
Venues of PSL Season 9
PSL Season 9 will enthrall fans across four iconic cities of Pakistan – Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi – which will collectively host 34 exhilarating matches.
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National Bank Stadium, Karachi
The National Bank Stadium will serve as the primary venue for PSL Season 9, hosting 11 matches, including the qualifier, two eliminators, and the much-anticipated final. Renowned for hosting thrilling encounters in past seasons, the stadium promises yet another season of electrifying cricketing action.
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Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
A jewel in Pakistan’s cricketing landscape, Gaddafi Stadium will host nine matches of PSL Season 9, including the opening fixture. The home team, Lahore Qalandars, will kick off the tournament amidst the vibrant atmosphere of this iconic venue.
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Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi’s Pindi Cricket Stadium will witness nine matches, with two-time champions Islamabad United playing five games at their home ground. Known for its high-scoring contests and electrifying boundaries, the stadium is set to provide fans with plenty of excitement.
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Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan
Multan Cricket Stadium, hosting five matches, will see the home side, Multan Sultans, in action throughout the tournament. With its history of hosting thrilling encounters, the stadium promises to deliver captivating cricketing moments once again.
PSL 9 Complete Schedule 2024
The much-anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to kick off on February 17th, with an electrifying clash between defending champions Lahore Qalandars and former two-time winners Islamabad United, to be held in Lahore.
One of the most anticipated matches of the tournament is the showdown between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings, scheduled for February 24th and March 9th. The encounter on February 24th will light up the Gaddafi Stadium, while the match on March 9th will take place at the National Bank Stadium.
Here’s a breakdown of the PSL 9 complete schedule:
| Date | Match | Teams | Venue | Day/Night |
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| Saturday, February 17, 2024 | Match 1 | Lahore Qalandars Vs. Islamabad United | Lahore | Night |
| Sunday, February 18, 2024 | Match 2 | Quetta Gladiators Vs. Peshawar Zalmi | Lahore | Day |
| Sunday, February 18, 2024 | Match 3 | Multan Sultans Vs. Karachi Kings | Multan | Night |
| Monday, February 19, 2024 | Match 4 | Lahore Qalandars Vs. Quetta Gladiators | Lahore | Night |
| Tuesday, February 20, 2024 | Match 5 | Multan Sultans Vs. Islamabad United | Multan | Night |
| Wednesday, February 21, 2024 | Match 6 | Peshawar Zalmi Vs. Karachi Kings | Lahore | Day |
| Wednesday, February 21, 2024 | Match 7 | Multan Sultans Vs. Lahore Qalandars | Multan | Night |
| Thursday, February 22, 2024 | Match 8 | Quetta Gladiators Vs. Islamabad United | Lahore | Night |
| Friday, February 23, 2024 | Match 9 | Multan Sultans Vs. Peshawar Zalmi | Multan | Night |
| Saturday, February 24, 2024 | Match 10 | Lahore Qalandars Vs. Karachi Kings | Lahore | Night |
| Sunday, February 25, 2024 | Match 11 | Multan Sultans Vs. Quetta Gladiators | Multan | Day |
| Sunday, February 25, 2024 | Match 12 | Lahore Qalandars Vs. Peshawar Zalmi | Lahore | Night |
| Monday, February 26, 2024 | Match 13 | Peshawar Zalmi Vs. Islamabad United | Lahore | Night |
| Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | Match 14 | Lahore Qalandars Vs. Multan Sultans | Lahore | Night |
| Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | Match 15 | Karachi Kings Vs. Islamabad United | Karachi | Night |
| Thursday, February 29, 2024 | Match 16 | Karachi Kings Vs. Quetta Gladiators | Karachi | Night |
| Saturday, March 02, 2024 | Match 17 | Peshawar Zalmi Vs. Lahore Qalandars | Rawalpindi | Day |
| Saturday, March 02, 2024 | Match 18 | Islamabad United Vs. Quetta Gladiators | Rawalpindi | Night |
| Sunday, March 03, 2024 | Match 19 | Karachi Kings Vs. Multan Sultans | Karachi | Night |
| Monday, March 04, 2024 | Match 20 | Islamabad United Vs. Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi | Night |
| Tuesday, March 05, 2024 | Match 21 | Peshawar Zalmi Vs. Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi | Night |
| Wednesday, March 06, 2024 | Match 22 | Quetta Gladiators Vs. Karachi Kings | Rawalpindi | Day |
| Wednesday, March 06, 2024 | Match 23 | Islamabad United Vs. Lahore Qalandars | Rawalpindi | Night |
| Thursday, March 07, 2024 | Match 24 | Islamabad United Vs. Karachi Kings | Rawalpindi | Night |
| Friday, March 08, 2024 | Match 25 | Peshawar Zalmi Vs. Quetta Gladiators | Rawalpindi | Night |
| Saturday, March 09, 2024 | Match 26 | Karachi Kings Vs. Lahore Qalandars | Karachi | Night |
| Sunday, March 10, 2024 | Match 27 | Islamabad United Vs. Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi | Day |
| Sunday, March 10, 2024 | Match 28 | Quetta Gladiators Vs. Lahore Qalandars | Karachi | Night |
| Monday, March 11, 2024 | Match 29 | Karachi Kings Vs. Peshawar Zalmi | Karachi | Night |
| Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | Match 30 | Quetta Gladiators Vs. Multan Sultans | Karachi | Night |
| Thursday, March 14, 2024 | Qualifier | Team 1 v Team 2 | Karachi | Night |
| Friday, March 15, 2024 | Eliminator 1 | Team 3 v Team 4 | Karachi | Night |
| Saturday, March 16, 2024 | Eliminator 2 | Eliminator Winner v Qualifier Runner-up | Karachi | Night |
| Monday, March 18, 2024 | Match 34 | Final | Karachi | Night |
Full Squad Overview of All Six PSL Franchises
1. Lahore Qalandars
Lahore Qalandars, champions of the last two PSL seasons, are geared up for PSL 9 despite the absence of their top spinner Rashid Khan due to injury. Their squad for the upcoming season reflects a robust composition:
- Platinum: Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, Rassie van der Dussen
- Diamond: Haris Rauf (BA), David Wiese, Sahibzada Farhan
- Gold: Sikandar Raza, Abdullah Shafique, Zaman Khan
- Silver: Mirza Tahir Baig (demotion), Dan Lawrence (partial)
- Emerging: Syed Faridoun Mehmood, Jahandad Khan
- Supplementary: Shai Hope, Kamran Ghulam, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Tayyab Abbas
2. Islamabad United
Under the leadership of Shadab Khan, Islamabad United presents a formidable squad for PSL 9, featuring notable additions like Naseem Shah, Jordan Cox, and Imad Wasim:
- Platinum: Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah, Jordan Cox
- Diamond: Imad Wasim (Mentor), Azam Khan, Tymal Mills
- Gold: Alex Hales, Faheem Ashraf, Colin Munro
- Silver: Rumman Raees, Shahab Khan, Matthew Forde, Salman Ali Agha, Qasim Akram
- Emerging: Hunain Shah, Ubaid Shah
- Supplementary: Shamyl Hussain, Obed McCoy, Haider Ali, Muhammad Waseem
3. Quetta Gladiators
Quetta Gladiators have assembled a potent lineup for PSL 9 with a blend of international talent, securing players like Rilee Rossouw, Sherfane Rutherford, and Mohammad Amir:
- Platinum: Rilee Rossouw, Sherfane Rutherford, Mohammad Amir
- Diamond: Jason Roy, Wanindu Hasaranga (partial), Mohammad Wasim Jr.
- Gold: Mohammad Hasnain, Abrar Ahmed, Sarfaraz Ahmed (BA)
- Silver: Will Smeed, Usman Qadir, Sajjad Ali Jnr, Saud Shakeel, Umair bin Yousuf
- Emerging: Khawaja Nafay, Adil Naz
- Supplementary: Akeal Hussain, Sohail Khan, Laurie Evans, Bismillah Khan (partial)
4. Multan Sultans
Led by Captain Mohammad Rizwan, Multan Sultans aim to clinch the PSL 9 title with a well-balanced squad, boasting players like Iftikhar Ahmed, David Willey, and Dawid Malan:
- Platinum: Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, David Willey
- Diamond: Khushdil Shah, Usama Mir, Dawid Malan
- Gold: Abbas Afridi, Reeza Hendricks, Reece Topley
- Silver: Ihsanullah (BA), Usman Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Shahnawaz Dahani, Mohammad Ali
- Emerging: Faisal Akram, Yasir Khan
- Supplementary: Chris Jordan, Aftab Ibrahim, Johnson Charles, Mohammad Shahzad
5. Peshawar Zalmi
Under the leadership of Babar Azam, Peshawar Zalmi presents a formidable squad for PSL 9, combining experienced players like Rovman Powell with emerging talents like Saim Ayub and Tom Kohler-Cadmore:
- Platinum: Babar Azam, Rovman Powell, Gus Atkinson/Shamar Joseph (Partial)
- Diamond: Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Asif Ali
- Gold: Mohammad Haris (BA), Aamer Jamal, Naveen-ul-Haq (Partial)
- Silver: Arshad Iqbal/Khurram Shehzad (Partial), Daniel Mousley, Umair Afridi, Arif Yaqoob, Salman Irshad (Retained using Right-to-Match card)
- Emerging: Haseebullah Khan, Mohammad Zeeshan
- Supplementary: Waqar Salmakheil, Mehran Mumtaz, Luke Wood, Sufyan Muqeem
6. Karachi Kings
Under the new leadership of Shan Masood, Karachi Kings have revamped their squad for PSL 9, blending seasoned players with fresh talent for a renewed campaign:
- Platinum: Kieron Pollard (Partial), Daniel Sams, Mohammad Nawaz
- Diamond: James Vince, Hasan Ali, Tim Siefert
- Gold: Shan Masood (BA), Shoaib Malik (Mentor), Tabraiz Shamsi
- Silver: Mir Hamza (demotion), Mohammad Akhlaq, Arafat Minhas, Anwar Ali, Mohammad Amir Khan
- Emerging: Irfan Khan Niazi, Sirajuddin
- Supplementary: Saad Baig, Jamie Overton, Lues Du Plooy, Mohammad Rohid
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PSL 9 Live Streaming
Cricket enthusiasts across Pakistan can catch all the action of PSL Season 9 in high definition on the Tamasha app, Pakistan’s premier homegrown OTT video streaming and entertainment platform. Additionally, Tapmad offers live streaming services for fans to enjoy the matches from the comfort of their homes.
Here are links to these live-streaming platforms:
| Platform | Website | Android | iOS |
| Tamasha | LINK | LINK | LINK |
| Tapmad | LINK | LINK | LINK |
On the reporting front, ProSports will provide comprehensive coverage of all matches of PSL Season 9, ensuring fans stay updated with the latest developments and scores.
PSL 9 Tickets Price in Pakistan
PSL 9 fans now have the opportunity to secure their seats in advance through TCS online booking, with prices starting at 1700 rupees. Please note that physical PSL 9 tickets are mandatory for entry to all PSL 9 matches; electronic tickets will not grant admission.
Physical tickets will be available for purchase at TCS express centers beginning February 12, 2024. If you opt for online booking, you can either collect your tickets from designated TCS centers or have them conveniently delivered to your doorstep.
Below are the ticket categories and their respective prices:
- VIP: 6,000 rupees
- Premium: 3,000 rupees
- First Class: 2,000 rupees
- General: 1,000 rupees
For the highly anticipated final match scheduled for March 18 at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, ticket prices are as follows:
- VIP: 8,000 rupees
- Premium: 4,000 rupees
- First Class: 2,500 rupees
- General: 1,000 rupees
For the qualifier matches, ticket prices are:
- VIP: 5,000 rupees
- Premium: 2,500 rupees
- First Class: 1,500 rupees
- General: 750 rupees
Similarly, for the two eliminators, ticket prices are as follows:
- VIP: 5,000 rupees
- Premium: 3,000 rupees
- First Class: 1,500 rupees
- General: 750 rupees
Make sure to secure your tickets promptly to ensure your presence at the thrilling PSL 9 matches!
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With just 10 days remaining until the commencement of PSL Season 9, anticipation is at an all-time high. The tournament promises to kick off with a spectacular opening ceremony on February 17th, followed by a thrilling start to the campaign. Fans across Pakistan eagerly await the excitement and drama that PSL Season 9 is set to deliver.
