PSL 10 to commence on April 11 as PCB unveils schedule

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) unveiled the schedule for the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Friday. The tournament is set to commence on April 11.

The six teams were partnered in the event, featuring 34 matches from April 11 to May 18. At least 13 of these matches, including the final and two eliminators will take palce at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.

The 10th edition of the HBL PSL will begin with defending champions Islamabad United facing Lahore Qalandars at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

A pre-tournament exhibition match is slated for April 8 at Peshawar's Arbab Niaz Stadium, with participating teams to be announced soon.

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The tournament's schedule revealed that Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host 11 thrilling matches, including the first Qualifier on May 13. Meanwhile, Karachi's National Bank Stadium and Multan Cricket Stadium will each host five exciting matches.

The upcoming tournament will feature three double-header days, including two on weekends and one on Labour Day (May 1).

The Karachi Kings, winners of the fifth edition, will commence their campaign on April 12 against the Multan Sultans, last season's runners-up. The Multan Sultans, champions of PSL 6, will play their first home match on April 22 against Lahore Qalandars at the Multan Cricket Stadium.

Lahore's iconic Gaddafi Stadium will host its first match on April 24, as the home team Lahore Qalandars, champions of PSL 7 and 8, will take on Peshawar Zalmi. 

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The Peshawar Zalmi, winners of PSL 2017, will play five matches at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, while the Quetta Gladiators, champions of PSL 4, will have five matches at the Gaddafi Stadium.

Salman Naseer, CEO of HBL PSL, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "We are excited to announce the schedule for this milestone 10th edition of the HBL PSL.” 

He added: “Over the past decade, the PSL has become a globally recognised event, featuring world-class cricketing talent. The exhibition match in Peshawar will demonstrate our commitment to bringing the game to cities with a strong passion for cricket.”