The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is a big deal in cricket, exciting fans with awesome games and showing off talented players from around the globe. Every season, people get more and more excited, and PSL 9 is expected to be even better, starting on February 17th, 2024, in Lahore. Sponsored by HBL, PSL 9 promises lots of thrilling cricket, tough competition, and tons of fun. Keep up with all the action on Stories Lap.
Pakistan Super League – HBL PSL 9 2024 Venues
To ensure fans across the country catch all the excitement of HBL PSL-9, the PCB has announced the venues for the 2024 season. Matches will take place at:
- National Stadium Karachi
- Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
- Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- Multan Cricket Stadium
Initially, there were talks of moving PSL 9 matches to the UAE due to Pakistan’s general election. However, PSL franchises opposed this, and now all matches are confirmed to be held in Pakistan.
HBL PSL 9 2024 Anthem
The Pakistan Super League PSL 9 dropped its official anthem on 14 Feb 2024, featuring singers Ali Zafar and Aima Baig. It’s called ‘Khul Ke Khel’, and it’s Ali Zafar’s fourth song for this big cricket league. He’s sung for the first three editions before — Ab Khel Ke Dikha, Ab Khel Jamay Ga, Dil Se Jaan Laga De. Aima Baig has also joined in for two editions back in 2021 and 2022. Fans are super excited for this new anthem, especially since Ali Zafar is back after nearly five years. He even shared some lyrics on social media. The anthem is all about playing and living without fear, so get ready to dance when you hear it!
Meet the Six Contending Teams
The PSL 9 is about to kick off, and there are six teams getting ready to battle it out for cricket supremacy. They are Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans, Quetta Gladiators, and Peshawar Zalmi. Each team has a mix of players from Pakistan and other countries, so we can expect to see some awesome cricket action with lots of talent and different playing styles on display.
1. Islamabad United
Captain: Shadab Khan
Coach: Azhar Mahmood
Squad:
- Shadab Khan
- Naseem Shah
- Jordan Cox
- Imad Wasim
- Azam Khan
- Tymal Mills
- Alex Hales
- Faheem Ashraf
- Colin Munro
- Matthew Forde
- Salman Agha
- Qasim Akram
- Shahab Khan
- Rumman Raees
- Hunain Shah
- Ubaid Shah
- Shamyl Hussain
- Obed McCoy
- Haider Ali
- Tom Curran (injured)
- Muhammad Waseem (replacement for Tom Curran).
2. Karachi Kings
Captain: Shan Masood
Coach: Phil Simmons
Squad:
- Shan Masood
- Saad Baig
- Anwar Ali
- Mir Hamza
- Shoaib Malik
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- Jamie Overton
- Mohammad Amir Khan
- Sirajuddin
- Muhammad Akhlaq
- Irfan Niazi
- Daniel Sams
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Keiron Pollard
- Zahid Mahmood (partial replacement for Kieron Pollard)
- James Vince
- Tim Seifert (partial replacement for Kieron Pollard)
- Arafat Minhas
- Leus du Plooy
- Mohammad Rohid
- Hassan Ali
Lahore Qalandars
Captain: Shaheen Shah Afridi
Coach: Aqib Javed
Squad:
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Fakhar Zaman
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Haris Rauf
- David Wiese
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Sikandar Raza
- Abdullah Shafique
- Zaman Khan
- Mohammad Imran Jnr
- Ahsan Bhatti
- Dan Lawrence (partially unavailable)
- Jahandad Khan
- Shai Hope
- Kamran Ghulam
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa
- Tayyab Abbas
- Mirza Baig
- Rashid Khan (injured)
- Syed Faridoun.
Multan Sultans
Captain: Mohammad Rizwan
Coach: Abdul Rehman
Squad:
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Khushdil Shah
- Usama Mir
- Abbas Afridi
- Ihsanullah
- Faisal Akram
- Dawid Malan
- Reeze Hendricks
- Reece Topley
- Tayyab Tahir
- Shahnawaz Dahani
- Mohammad Ali
- Usman Khan
- Yasir Khan
- Chris Jordan
- Aftab Ibrahim
- David Willey
- Johnson Charles
- Muhammad Shahzad.
Peshawar Zalmi
Captain: Babar Azam
Coach: Daren Sammy
Squad:
- Babar Azam
- Rovman Powell
- Saim Ayub
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore
- Mohammad Haris
- Aamir Jamal
- Khurram Shahzad
- Arshad Iqbal
- Gus Atkinson
- Haseebullah
- Asif Ali
- Naveen-ul-Haq
- Umair Afridi
- Dan Mousley
- Mohammad Zeeshan
- Waqar Salamkheil
- Mehran Mumtaz
- Salman Irshad
- Arif Yaqoob
- Luke Wood
- Sufiyan Muqeem.
Quetta Gladiators
Captain: Sarfaraz Ahmed
Coach: Shane Watson
Squad:
- Rilee Rossouw
- Mohammad Wasim Jnr
- Jason Roy
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Sarfaraz Ahmed
- Abrar Ahmed
- Mohammad Hasnain
- Mohammad Amir
- Will Smeed
- Saud Shakeel
- Sajjad Ali Jnr
- Usman Qadir
- Adil Naz
- Khawaja Nafay
- Akeal Hosein
- Sohail Khan
- Omair Yousuf
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Bismallah Khan
- Laurie Evans.
Who will win PSL 9?
As the tournament approaches, everyone is curious about who will win. People try to guess, but cricket is full of surprises. Each team really wants to win, so the competition will be tougher than ever.
An Exciting Upgrade for PSL
This year’s PSL is getting even bigger and better! The tournament will take place in four cities: Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi. There are a total of 34 matches planned, and each team will play against each other twice, making it super exciting and fair. What’s even more exciting is that there are some new talented players joining the league, playing alongside the experienced ones.
PSL 9: Final Road
The excitement begins with the first match of PSL 9 in Lahore on February 17th, marking the start of an epic journey towards the final showdown. For the next month, fans can expect thrilling matches in all four cities. The climax of the tournament arrives on March 18th at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, where the ultimate champion will be crowned.
Want to know about the schedule of PSL 9? Which teams will be playing, when, and where? Read this article.
FAQS:
Q1. When does PSL 9 start?
Ans. PSL 9 kicks off with the opening match in Lahore on February 17th, 2024.
Q2. Where will the matches be held?
Ans. Matches will take place in four cities: Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Multan.
Q3. When and where is the final match?
Ans. The final showdown will be held on March 18th, 2024, at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi.
Q4. How can I stay updated with PSL 9 news and updates?
Ans. You can follow official PSL social media channels and visit sports news websites for the latest updates.
