The proposed schedule for the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has surfaced, giving cricket fans an early look at the expected timeline of the tournament.
According to sources familiar with the matter, the official schedule for PSL Season 11 will be announced sometime next week by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). However, preliminary details suggest that the tournament is likely to begin on March 26 in Lahore.
The opening match of PSL 11 is expected to feature defending champions Lahore Qalandars taking on newcomers Hyderabad Kingsmen at Lahore’s iconic Gaddafi Stadium. The clash is expected to mark the start of another exciting season of Pakistan’s premier T20 league.
Sources say that during the first phase of the tournament, each team will play a total of seven matches. This stage will determine the standings before the competition moves into its next round.
In the second phase, the participating teams are expected to be divided into two groups. During this stage, each team will play three additional matches within their group, bringing the total number of matches per team to ten before the playoffs begin.
According to the proposed format, the first group may consist of Lahore Qalandars, Quetta Gladiators, Karachi Kings, and Hyderabad Kingsmen. Meanwhile, the second group is expected to include Islamabad United, Peshawar Zalmi, Multan Sultans, and a Rawalpindi-based side.
The playoff phase of PSL 11 will reportedly begin on April 28 with the Qualifier match scheduled to take place in Rawalpindi at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Following the qualifier, the first Eliminator is expected to be played on April 29 in Lahore, while the second Eliminator may take place on May 1 at Gaddafi Stadium.
The grand final of PSL 11 is likely to be held on May 3 in Lahore, where the top two teams of the competition will battle for the coveted trophy.
Although these details are yet to be officially confirmed, the leaked schedule has already generated excitement among cricket enthusiasts across Pakistan, who eagerly await the return of the country’s biggest T20 cricket league.
