Pakistan Cricket Board announced the schedule for the inaugural Pakistan Junior League, which will take place at Lahore’s illustrious Gaddafi Stadium.
When they face off in the inaugural game of the competition on Thursday, October 6 under the lights of Gaddafi Stadium Lahore, Gujranwala Giants and Mardan Warriors will make history.
Bahawalpur Royals will take on Hyderabad Hunters in the tournament’s opening game, which will also be played under lights on October 7.
The 15-day event will feature a total of 19 matches, including 15 round matches, four playoffs, and the championship match on October 21. (Friday). Five games in the single-league format will be played by each of the six clubs (one against each of the five teams).
In addition to the day-night games, 15 more games will be played under lights. The night games (single-headers) begin at 8 PM, while the day-night games begin at 3:30 PM. At 8 PM, the tournament final will also begin.
The National High-Performance Centre in Lahore is now hosting the Engro Cricket Coaching Project as part of the PCB Pathway Program, where the local players are continuing their PJL preparation.
At the start of the tournament support period, which starts on September 28, the international players will join their respective teams. In the first week of October, the international mentors will begin working with their teams. During the event support period, all six teams will begin practising with their squads and coaching staff.
Here is the complete schedule of the inaugural PJL.
Day | Date | Fixtures | Time |
Thursday | 6 October | Gujranwala Giants vs Mardan Warriors | 8 PM |
Friday | 7 October | Bahawalpur Royals vs Hyderabad Hunters | 8 PM |
Saturday | 8 October | Rawalpindi Raiders vs Gwadar Sharks | 3:30 PM |
Gujranwala Giants vs Bahawalpur Royals | 8 PM | ||
Sunday | 9 October | Hyderabad Hunters vs Gwadar Sharks | 3:30 PM |
Rawalpindi Raiders vs Mardan Warriors | 8 PM | ||
Monday | 10 October | Bahawalpur Royals vs Mardan Warriors | 8 PM |
Tuesday | 11 October | Hyderabad Hunters vs Rawalpindi Raiders | 8 PM |
Wednesday | 12 October | Gujranwala Giants vs Gwadar Sharks | 8 PM |
Thursday | 13 October | Mardan Warriors vs Hyderabad Hunters | 8 PM |
Friday | 14 October | Rawalpindi Raiders vs Gujranwala Giants | 3:30 PM |
Bahawalpur Royals vs Gwadar Sharks | 8 PM | ||
Saturday | 15 October | Hyderabad Hunters vs Gujranwala Giants | 3:30 PM |
Bahawalpur Royals vs Rawalpindi Raiders | 8 PM | ||
Sunday | 16 October | Mardan Warriors vs Gwadar Sharks | 8 PM |
Tuesday | 18 October | Qualifier 1 (1 vs 2) | 8 PM |
Wednesday | 19 October | Eliminator (3 vs 4) | 8 PM |
Thursday | 20 October | Qualifier 2 (Loser Qualifier 1 vs Winner Eliminator) | 8 PM |
Friday | 21 October | Final (Qualifier 1 Winner vs Qualifier 2 Winner) | 8 PM |
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