Cricket fever is set to grip fans worldwide as the much-awaited Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 kicks off on February 17, promising a month-long spectacle of thrilling T20 action. Organized by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the ninth edition of the PSL will witness six powerhouse teams battle it out in a total of 34 matches across four prestigious venues.
Teams and Format:
The competition will feature stalwart teams including Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, and Quetta Gladiators. In the double round-robin format, each team will face off against the other five sides twice, vying for a spot in the playoffs. The top four teams in the standings will proceed to the knockout stage.
Pakistan Super League 2024 teams: Get full PSL squads
Islamabad United: Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah, Imad Wasim, Azam Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Rumman Raees, Tymal Mills, Matthew Forde, Salman Agha, Qasim Akram, Shahab Khan, Hunain Shah, Ubaid Shah, Shamyl Hussain, Jordan Cox, Haider Ali, Obed McCoy
Karachi Kings: James Vince, Hassan Ali, Shan Masood, Shoaib Malik, Tabraiz Shamsi, Mir Hamza, Muhammad Akhlaq, Irfan Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Kieron Pollard, Daniel Sams, Tim Seifert, Mohammad Amir Khan, Anwar Ali, Arafat Minhas, Sirajuddin, Saad Baig, Jamie Overton, Kieron Pollard, Leus du Plooy, Mohammad Rohid
Lahore Qalandars: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, David Wiese, Sikandar Raza, Abdullah Shafique, Zaman Khan, Mirza Baig, Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Imran, Ahsan Bhatti, Dan Lawrence, Jahandad Khan, Syed Faridoun, Shai Hope, Kamran Ghulam, Rassie van der Dussen, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Tayyab Abbas
Multan Sultans: Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Usama Mir, Abbas Afridi, Ihsanullah, Faisal Akram, Dawid Malan, Reeza Hendricks, Tayyab Tahir, Shahnawaz Dahani, Mohammad Ali, Usman Khan, Yasir Khan, Chris Jordan, Aftab Ibrahim, David Willey, Johnson Charles, Muhammad Shahzad
Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam, Rovman Powell, Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Mohammad Haris, Aamir Jamal, Khurram Shahzad, Haseebullah Khan, Asif Ali, Naveen-ul-Haq, Umair Afridi, Dan Mousley, Gus Atkinson, Mohammad Zeeshan, Mehran Mumtaz, Noor Ahmad, Salman Irshad, Arif Yaqoob, Luke Wood, Waqar Salamkheil
Quetta Gladiators: Rilee Rossouw, Mohammad Wasim, Jason Roy, Wanindu Hasaranga, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Amir, Will Smeed, Saud Shakeel, Sajjad Ali, Usman Qadir, Adil Naz, Khawaja Nafay, Akeal Hosein, Sohail Khan, Omair Yousuf, Sherfane Rutherford, Sufiyan Muqeem
Playoffs Format:
The stakes escalate in the playoffs as teams vie for a coveted spot in the grand finale. The top two teams will battle it out in the Qualifier 1, while the third and fourth-placed teams will clash in Eliminator 1. The winners of these matches will proceed to Eliminator 2, where they’ll compete for the ultimate showdown in the PSL 2024 final.
Venue and Final:
The pinnacle of the tournament, the PSL 2024 final, is slated to take place at the iconic National Stadium in Karachi on March 18, promising an electrifying atmosphere and high-octane cricketing action. Apart from the National Stadium, matches will also be hosted at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, Multan Cricket Stadium, and Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Defending Champions and Broadcasting:
Lahore Qalandars enter the tournament as defending champions after their thrilling victory over Multan Sultans in the 2023 final. With two titles under their belt, Lahore Qalandars share the record for the most successful team in the PSL alongside Islamabad United. Fans eagerly anticipate their quest for another championship.
Where to Watch:
For fans in India eager to catch all the action live, the FanCode app and website will provide exclusive live streaming of the Pakistan Super League 2024. While there will be no live telecast of the tournament on any TV channel in India, cricket enthusiasts can still experience the excitement and drama unfold through live streaming.
Pakistan Super League 2024 schedule and live India match start times
All timings are in India Standard Time (IST)
| Day and Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
| Saturday, February 17 | Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM |
| Sunday, February 18 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 2:30 PM |
| Sunday, February 18 | Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan | 8:00 PM |
| Monday, February 19 | Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday, February 20 | Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan | 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday, February 21 | Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 2:30 PM |
| Wednesday, February 21 | Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan | 8:00 PM |
| Thursday, February 22 | Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM |
| Friday, February 23 | Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan | 8:00 PM |
| Saturday, , February 24 | Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM |
| Sunday, February 25 | Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan | 2:30 PM |
| Sunday, February 25 | Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM |
| Monday, February 26 | Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday, February 27 | Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday, February 28 | Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United | National Stadium, Karachi | 8:00 PM |
| Thursday, February 29 | Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators | National Stadium, Karachi | 8:00 PM |
| Saturday, March 2 | Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 2:30 PM |
| Saturday, March 2 | Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 8:00 PM |
| Sunday, March 3 | Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans | National Stadium, Karachi | 8:00 PM |
| Monday, March 4 | Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday, March 5 | Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday, March 6 | Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 2:30 PM |
| Wednesday, March 6 | Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 8:00 PM |
| Thursday, March 7 | Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 8:00 PM |
| Friday, March 8 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 8:00 PM |
| Saturday, March 9 | Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars | National Stadium, Karachi | 8:00 PM |
| Sunday, March 10 | Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 2:30 PM |
| Sunday, March 10 | Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators | National Stadium, Karachi | 8:00 PM |
| Monday, March 11 | Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi | National Stadium, Karachi | 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday, March 12 | Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators | National Stadium, Karachi | 8:00 PM |
| Thursday, March 14 | Qualifier 1 | National Stadium, Karachi | 8:00 PM |
| Friday, March 15 | Eliminator 1 | National Stadium, Karachi | 8:00 PM |
| Saturday, March 16 | Eliminator 2 | National Stadium, Karachi | 8:00 PM |
| Sunday, March 18 | PSL 2024 final | National Stadium, Karachi | 8:00 PM |
As the countdown to the PSL 2024 begins, anticipation and excitement reach fever pitch among cricket enthusiasts worldwide. With top-notch teams, a thrilling format, and prestigious venues, the stage is set for an unforgettable cricketing extravaganza that promises to enthrall fans and redefine T20 cricketing standards. Let the games begin!