“Proposed Schedule for PSL 9 Revealed by PCB”
The anticipation for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9 is steadily growing, with just a month left until the event kicks off. The proposed schedule for the tournament has now been unveiled, detailing a total of 34 matches.
Among the key host cities, Karachi is designated to host 11 matches, followed closely by Lahore and Rawalpindi, each set to host nine games. Multan will be the venue for five matches in the upcoming season.
For the participating teams, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Islamabad United, and Multan Sultans will have the privilege of playing five matches each on their home grounds. Peshawar Zalmi will have an intriguing lineup, featuring four games each in Lahore and Rawalpindi. Quetta Gladiators, on the other hand, face a busy schedule with three matches scheduled in each of the cities – Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi.
A notable feature of the season is the inclusion of 15 rest days strategically planned for the teams, providing ample time for rest and recovery. Night matches will be a highlight, with Karachi Kings leading the way by playing nine games under the lights. Islamabad United, Quetta Gladiators, Lahore Qalandars, and Multan Sultans closely follow, each with eight night matches. Peshawar Zalmi is not far behind, with seven night games on their schedule.
| Match | Fixture | Date | Location |
| 1 | Lahore Qalandars vs. Islamabad United | 17 February 2024 | Lahore |
| 2 | Quetta Gladiators vs. Peshawar Zalmi | 18 February 2024 | Lahore |
| 3 | Multan Sultans vs. Karachi Kings | 18 February 2024 | Multan |
| 4 | Lahore Qalandars vs. Quetta Gladiators | 19 February 2024 | Lahore |
| 5 | Multan Sultans vs. Islamabad United | 20 February 2024 | Lahore |
| 6 | Peshawar Zalmi vs. Karachi Kings | 21 February 2024 | Lahore |
| 7 | Multan Sultans vs. Lahore Qalandars | 21 February 2024 | Multan |
| 8 | Quetta Gladiators vs. Islamabad United | 22 February 2024 | Lahore |
| 9 | Multan Sultans vs. Peshawar Zalmi | 23 February 2024 | Multan |
| 10 | Lahore Qalandars vs. Karachi Kings | 24 February 2024 | Lahore |
| 11 | Multan Sultans vs. Quetta Gladiators | 25 February 2024 | Multan |
| 12 | Lahore Qalandars vs. Peshawar Zalmi | 25 February 2024 | Lahore |
| 13 | Peshawar Zalmi vs. Islamabad United | 26 February 2024 | Lahore |
| 14 | Lahore Qalandars vs. Multan Sultans | 27 February 2024 | Lahore |
| 15 | Karachi Kings vs. Islamabad United | 28 February 2024 | Karachi |
| 16 | Peshawar Zalmi vs. Lahore Qalandars | 1 March 2024 | Rawalpindi |
| 17 | Islamabad United vs. Quetta Gladiators | 1 March 2024 | Rawalpindi |
| 18 | Karachi Kings vs. Multan Sultans | 2 March 2024 | Karachi |
| 19 | Islamabad United vs. Peshawar Zalmi | 3 March 2024 | Rawalpindi |
| 20 | Karachi Kings vs. Quetta Gladiators | 4 March 2024 | Karachi |
| 21 | Peshawar Zalmi vs. Multan Sultans | 5 March 2024 | Rawalpindi |
| 22 | Islamabad United vs. Lahore Qalandars | 6 March 2024 | Rawalpindi |
| 23 | Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings | 6 March 2024 | Karachi |
| 24 | Islamabad United vs. Karachi Kings | 7 March 2024 | Rawalpindi |
| 25 | Peshawar Zalmi vs. Quetta Gladiators | 8 March 2024 | Rawalpindi |
| 26 | Karachi Kings vs. Lahore Qalandars | 9 March 2024 | Karachi |
| 27 | Islamabad United vs. Multan Sultans | 10 March 2024 | Rawalpindi |
| 28 | Quetta Gladiators vs. Lahore Qalandars | 10 March 2024 | Karachi |
| 29 | Karachi Kings vs. Peshawar Zalmi | 11 March 2024 | Karachi |
| 30 | Quetta Gladiators vs. Multan Sultans | 12 March 2024 | Karachi |
| 31 | Qualifier (Team 1 vs. Team 2) | 14 March 2024 | Karachi |
| 32 | Eliminator 1 (Team 3 vs. Team 4) | 14 March 2024 | Karachi |
| 33 | Eliminator 2 | 15 March 2024 | Karachi |
| 34 | Final | 17 March 2024 | Karachi |
Team preparations will commence on February 12, with practice sessions and matches beginning the next day and continuing until February 16. It’s important to note that this schedule is provisional and subject to change, with the final plan to be confirmed after discussions with the PSL franchises.
