Starting from February 17, the HBL PSL 9 schedule is finally out, and the first match will be played between two-time winner Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United. In PSL 2024, you’ll see many international stars in action who will also be part of the T20 World Cup 2024. PCB has selected four cities for this event: Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Multan. While Karachi will host the final at National Bank Stadium. PCB announced the PSL league schedule for 2024 and the venues on 12 January.
In this article, we have shared detailed information about the PSL t20 league 2024 Teams, Matches, Schedule, and more you want to know.
Pakistan Super League (PSL) Information
| Starting Date | February 17 |
| Founder/ Organisers | Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) |
| Format | Twenty Overs Cricket |
| First Edition | 2016 |
| Upcoming Edition | 2024 |
| First Edition Winner | Islamabad United |
| Defending Champions | Lahore Qalandars |
| Most Successful Teams | Islamabad United & Lahore Qalandars |
| Tournament Format | Double round-robin |
| Most Runs | Babar Azam (2,935) |
| Most Wickets | Wahab Riaz (113) |
Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 Players Draft
On December 13, 2023, the PSL 2024 Draft was organised at the National Cricket Academy. Below is the PSL draft information, including the Classes and the team’s players.
PSL players are divided into five classes.
- Platinum
- Diamond
- Gold
- Silver
- Emerging (New stars)
HBL PSL 2024 Squads list if finalized by all 6 franchises. Good news for the PSL fans: many new faces will be in action now.
PSL 2024 Schedule
PCB chairman has officially announced the PSL Schedule 2024, which will run from February 17, 2024, to March 18, 2024. Gaddafi Stadium Lahore will host the first match between defending champions and Islamabad United. The PSL Match Schedule below is available for you to learn more about the matches and dates.
| Date | Match | Timings | Venue |
| 17 February 2024 | Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United | 7:30 PM | Lahore |
| 18 February 2024 | Peshawar Zalmi v Quetta Gladiators | 2:00 PM | Lahore |
| 18 February 2024 | Multan Sultans v Karachi Kings | 7:30 PM | Multan |
| 19 February 2024 | Lahore Qalandars v Quetta Gladiators | 7:30 PM | Lahore |
| 20 February 2024 | Multan Sultans v Islamabad United | 7:30 PM | Multan |
| 21 February 2024 | Karachi Kings v Peshawar Zalmi | 2:00 PM | Lahore |
| 21 February 2024 | Multan Sultans v Lahore Qalandars | 7:30 PM | Multan |
| 22 February 2024 | Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators | 7:30 PM | Lahore |
| 23 February 2024 | Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi | 7:30 PM | Multan |
| 24 February 2024 | Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings | 7:30 PM | Lahore |
| 25 February 2024 | Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators | 2:00 PM | Multan |
| 25 February 2024 | Lahore Qalandars v Peshawar Zalmi | 7:30 PM | Lahore |
| 26 February 2024 | Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi | 7:30 PM | Lahore |
| 27 February 2024 | Lahore Qalandars v Multan Sultans | 7:30 PM | Lahore |
| 28 February 2024 | Karachi Kings v Islamabad United | 7:30 PM | Karachi |
| 29 February 2024 | Karachi Kings v Quetta Gladiators | 7:30 PM | Karachi |
| 2 March 2024 | Lahore Qalandars v Peshawar Zalmi | 2:00 PM | Rawalpindi |
| 2 March 2024 | Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators | 7:30 PM | Rawalpindi |
| 3 March 2024 | Karachi Kings v Multan Sultans | 7:30 PM | Karachi |
| 4 March 2024 | Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi | 7:30 PM | Rawalpindi |
| 5 March 2024 | Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi | 7:30 PM | Rawalpindi |
| 6 March 2024 | Karachi Kings v Quetta Gladiators | 2:00 PM | Rawalpindi |
| 6 March 2024 | Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars | 7:30 PM | Rawalpindi |
| 7 March 2024 | Islamabad United v Karachi Kings | 7:30 PM | Karachi |
| 8 March 2024 | Peshawar Zalmi v Quetta Gladiators | 7:30 PM | Rawalpindi |
| 9 March 2024 | Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars | 7:30 PM | Karachi |
| 10 March 2024 | Islamabad United v Multan Sultans | 2:00 PM | Rawalpindi |
| 10 March 2024 | Lahore Qalandars v Quetta Gladiators | 7:30 PM | Karachi |
| 11 March 2024 | Karachi Kings v Peshawar Zalmi | 7:30 PM | Karachi |
| 12 March 2024 | Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators | 7:30 PM | Karachi |
| 14 March 2024 | Qualifier (1 v 2) | 7:30 PM | Karachi |
| 15 March 2024 | Eliminator 1 (3 v 4) | 7:30 PM | Karachi |
| 16 March 2024 | Eliminator 2 (Qualifier loser v Eliminator 1 winner) | 7:30 PM | Karachi |
| 18 March 2024 | THE FINAL | 7:30 PM | Karachi |
PSL 2024 Matches & Timings
Mark your calendars, dates, and timings if you don’t want to miss PSL 9 2024 matches.
If there will be 2 matches on a single day, then the timings will be:
- The match will start at 2 PM PST and 2:30 IST, and the second match will start at 7 PM PST and 7:30 IST.
If there is a single match on a day, then the timings will be:
- The match will be at 7 PM PST, 7:30 IST.
No match day will be March 1, March 13, and March 17.
PSL Points Table 2024
Below, we have presented the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 Standings.
| Teams | M | W | L | Pts | NRR | Last 5 matches |
| Multan Sultans | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | +0.781 | WWWLW |
| Quetta Gladiators | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | +0.345 | WWWL |
| Peshawar Zalmi | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -0.285 | LLWWW |
| Karachi Kings | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.420 | LWW |
| Islamabad United | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -0.082 | WLLL |
| Lahore Qalandars | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | -0.533 | LLLLL |
HBL PSL 9 Teams 2024
Six City-based franchises will be participating in the HBL PSL 9 edition. All teams played in the PSL 2023 season, and Lahore Qalandars won the title by defeating Multan Sultan by just 1 run.
Let’s know about the PSL 2024 teams and the franchise owners.
Islamabad United
| Franchise Owner | Ali Naqvi & Amna Navi |
| Team Captain | Shahdab Khan |
| Head Coach | Mike Hesson |
| Home Ground | Islamabad/ Rawalpindi |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Title Won | Title Won 2 (2016, 2018) |
Peshawar Zalmi
| Franchise Owner | Javed Afridi |
| Team Captain | Babar Azam |
| Head Coach | Daren Sammy |
| Home Ground | Peshawar |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Title Won | Title Won 1 (2017) |
Quetta Gladiators
| Franchise Owner | Nadeem Omar |
| Team Captain | Sarfaraz Ahmed |
| Head Coach | Shane Watson |
| Home Ground | Quetta |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Title Won | Title Won 1 (2019) |
Lahore Qalandars
| Franchise Owner | Fawad Rana |
| Team Captain | Shaheen Shah Afridi |
| Head Coach | Aaqib Javed |
| Home Ground | Lahore |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Title Won | Title Won 2 (2022, 2023) |
Karachi Kings
| Franchise Owner | Salman Iqbal (ARY Group) |
| Team Captain | Imad Wasim |
| Head Coach | Phil Simmons |
| Home Ground | Karachi |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Title Won | Title Won 1 (2020) |
Multan Sultans
| Franchise Owner | Ali Khan Tareen |
| Team Captain | Muhammad Rizwan |
| Head Coach | Abdul Rehman |
| Home Ground | Multan |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Title Won | Title Won 1 (2021) |
HBL PSL 2024 Supplementary and Replacement Draft
On January 29, Monday HBL PSL franchises took part in replacement drafts. In an online event, the franchises proposed the players’ names who were partially or fully unavailable. See the images below regarding replacement drafts and supplementary picks.
PSL 2024 Official Sponsors
HBL is signed with PSL to remain the title sponsor from 2022 to 2025. While Brighto Paints, J., Oppo, and Jubilee Insurance will be the tournament sponsors. Other tournament’s official partners include Tapal Tea, Inverex, Pepsi, Ariel, Pk, Blitz International, TransGroup and Head & Shoulders.
Where to Watch PSL 9 2024?
There are many free platforms where you can watch ad-free live scores and streaming without any problem. PSL 2024 Free Live Streaming website/ apps
- Daraz App
- My Zong App
- Tapmad website/ App
- Tamasha website/ App
You can also enjoy PSL 2024 live streaming directly on Facebook on Sports News and Digital2Sports.
PSL 2024 Tickets – Online Booking
You can book your PSL 2024 tickets from pcb.tcs.com.pk. You can also contact the PCB head office (Lahore) for the PSL 9 tickets. Remember, if you are buying tickets online, beware of the scams and fraudsters and ensure you buy the tickets from an authentic source. On PSL’s official website, you’ll find a list of trusted sources for purchasing tickets.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Where will PSL 2024 be held?
The Pakistan Cricket Board has chosen four venues for the ninth edition of HBL PSL, including Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi and Multan. The ceremony and the first match will be at Gaddafi Stadium, and the final will be at National Bank Stadium, Karachi.
How to purchase PSL 2024 tickets?
Customers can now purchase tickets online by visiting pcb.tcs.com.pk.
- Add your CNIC, or if you are a foreigner, activate the toggle button and enter your Passport #.
- After that, enter the valid mobile number where you’ll receive the OTP and then confirm the seats you want to book.
- Then, add your details, including name, email, CNIC, and address.
- Select the delivery type as Self-pickup or Home delivery.
- Select your enclosure and the seat you prefer, and press confirm.
- You will be receiving your tickets in the next few days.