PSL 8 schedule : PSL 2023, the 8th edition of the Pakistan Super League, will take place from 13th February to 19th March – here’s the full PSL 2023 schedule, including fixtures and start times for the T20 tournament. Get the PSL 2023 latest and updated schedule and timetable here.
PSL 2023 – aka PSL 8 – will feature 34 matches played in Pakistan across four venues: Karachi, Multan, Rawalpindi and Lahore. The final, played on the 19 March, will be at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
The league stage will feature six teams playing in a round-robin format, with the top four sides qualifying for the playoff stages. The top two teams will advance to Qualifier, while the third and fourth-ranked sides will move to the first Eliminator.
On Monday, February 13, at the scenic Multan Cricket Stadium, Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans will square off in the first game of the HBL Pakistan Super League 8.
Lahore Qalandars, who in 2022 upset Multan Sultans by 42 runs at the Gaddafi Stadium, will have an added incentive going into the eighth iteration of the competition because they might become the first franchise to win back-to-back championships. Prior to Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi experienced a similar circumstance when they advanced to the 2018 championship game as the defending champions but lost to Islamabad United, who won their second championship in three years, at the very last minute.
No other team has advanced to the championship game in the largest, fiercestly competitive, and most taxing league in cricket, with the exception of Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans.
The 34-match tournament will be split among Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi. The scheduling of the event has been planned so that each of the four home teams would play five matches in front of their supporters—one against each other.
As a result, Qalandars will play five games at the Gaddafi Stadium while the remaining five will be played at Multan (one), Karachi, and Rawalpindi (two each). Similar to how Sultans will play their five away games at Rawalpindi (three), Karachi, and Lahore (one each), Kings will play their five away games in Rawalpindi (three), Lahore, and Multan, and United will play its five away games in Karachi (three), Lahore, and Multan.
Quetta Gladiators’ 10 league games will be played in Karachi, Rawalpindi (four in each), Lahore, and Multan, while Peshawar Zalmi’s games will be played in Rawalpindi (five), Karachi (three), Lahore, and Multan, respectively.
The HBL PSL 8 will consist of two legs, with matches taking place at Multan Cricket Stadium and National Bank Cricket Arena from February 13 to February 26 and then at Gaddafi Stadium and Pindi Cricket Stadium from February 26 to March 19. The Qualifier, two Eliminators, and the Final will all take place from March 15–19 at the cricket stadium in Pakistan.
Three demonstration matches will be performed prior to the men’s matches in Rawalpindi on March 8, 10, and 11 in order to soft-launch the Pakistan Women’s League during the HBL PSL 8. Leading domestic and international athletes are anticipated on both of the women’s teams; further information will be released.
For the first time since 2020, locations other Karachi and Lahore will host the PSL, which will be played entirely throughout Pakistan this season. This year, matches will also be held in Rawalpindi in addition to the aforementioned three cities. There are 10 matches in each of the following cities: Karachi, Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Multan (5).
Quetta was supposed to be the fifth PSL 8 location, which would have been a welcome step, but the talks fell through because of weather-related restrictions in Pakistan’s largest province (by area).
“The main reason is extreme weather in Quetta and also the delay in starting the preparations for the extravaganza,” a PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) official had told The News last month while expressing hope around the Bugti Stadium likely to host a few matches during PSL 2024.
PSL 8 schedule date and time and : PSL 2023 schedule, fixtures and match list
| PSL 2023 Playoffs schedule | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 March, Wed | Qualifier – 1st v 2nd | 7:00pm | Lahore |
| 16 March, Thurs | Eliminator 1 – 3rd vs 4th | 7:00pm | Lahore |
| 17 March, Fri | Eliminator 2 – Loser Qualifier v Winner Eliminator | 7:00pm | Lahore |
| 19 March, Sun | Final | 7:00pm | Lahore |
Chair of PCB Management Committee, Mr Najam Sethi: “I am delighted to formally confirm the schedule of the HBL PSL 8, which will allow the Pakistan Cricket Board and the six franchises to start firming up and finalising their respective event plans and objectives.
“The HBL PSL 8 will be a massive event for the PCB, taking place at the four iconic venues with the world’s best T20 cricketers in action. We aim to make the HBL PSL bigger, better and stronger than ever before with the overarching ambition to make it the first-choice event for leading T20 cricketers.
“Each of the six sides will enter the HBL PSL 8 with lots at stake. Islamabad United will aim to become the most successful team with three titles, Lahore Qalandars will attempt to become the first side to win back to back titles and the remaining four teams will once again attempt to put a hand on the glittering silverware. This makes up for an exciting, enthralling and entertaining 34-match tournament.
“There will be no question on the quality of cricket that will be played in over 34 days of action-packed cricket. I am hoping the HBL PSL will once again live up to its expectations of unearthing and identifying future stars who will not only challenge the established household names in this edition but will go on to represent Pakistan.
“I would like to extend my gratitude to HBL, who have supported this tournament since its inception in 2016 by retaining the title sponsorship rights. I would also like to thank all our other valued commercial partners, broadcasters and franchise owners for their patronage, and hope they will continue to show faith in our pinnacle event and the PCB’s administrative vision, skills and capabilities so that we can collectively work together to enhance the image and profile of Pakistan cricket.
“Finally, I would request the passionate Pakistan cricket fans to back the HBL PSL 8 by turning up in big numbers and showing their appreciation and support for not only their favourite teams and players, but towards all other participants.
“May the best side lift the most prestigious Trophy of the Pakistan cricket calendar at the home of Pakistan cricket on 19 March!”
Meanwhile, on the request of the franchises, the PCB has agreed to increase the number of players per side to 20, allowing each franchise to pick two additional Supplementary players. The Supplementary players will be picked in the Replacement Draft, which will take place on Tuesday, 24 January.
PSL 8 Venues and Timings
The eighth PSL will take place in four locations around Pakistan, according to the schedule. The tournament will take held in Rawalpindi and Lahore for the finals after the opening round of matches is completed in Multan and Karachi.
Overall, Rawalpindi will host 11 matches, Karachi and Lahore will each host 9 matches, while Multan will host 5 matches. The first five days of the competition will see the playing of Multan’s five matches.
The PSL 8 matches will be held in two time slots according to the PSL schedule for 2023. Day matches and night matches will also be played during PSL matches. The PSL 2023 day matches begin at 2:00 pm, and the night matches begin at 9:00 pm. The PSL 2023 day matches will begin at 2:00 pm, and the night matches will begin at 7:00 pm. Except for the PSL 2023 season opener, which will start at 8:00 pm, night matches in Multan begin at 6:00 pm.
HBL PSL 2023 Match Timings (Pakistan Time):
- PSL Start Date: 13 February 2023
- Opening Ceremony: 7:00 PM (In Multan)
- Opening Match: 8:00 PM
- Day Matches: 2:00 PM
- Evening Matches in Multan: 6:00 PM
- Evening Matches in Other Cities: 7:00 PM
- PSL Exhibition Match Timing: 11:00 AM
PSL 2023 Schedule By Stadiums/Venues:
PCB has announced that the locations of PSL 2023 matches are Lahore, Multan, Rawalpindi, and Karachi. All matches of PSL 2023 will be played in Pakistan and Pakistani Fans are very excited to watch their heroes playing in front of them. Here is the list of venues for HBL PSL 8:
- Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- National Stadium, Karachi
- Multan International Cricket Stadium
- Pindi Cricket Stadium
PSL 8 Karachi Matches Schedule 2023
According to PSL 8 fixtures, Karachi National Stadium will be hosting 9 matches of Pakistan Super League 2023. Here is the detail of them:
| Date | Match | Time (PST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb, Tue | Karachi Kings v Peshawar Zalmi | 7:00 PM | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 16 Feb, Thu | Karachi Kings v Islamabad United | 7:00 PM | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 18 Feb, Sat | Karachi Kings v Quetta Gladiators | 7:00 PM | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 19 Feb, Sun | Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars | 7:00 PM | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 20 Feb, Mon | Quetta Gladiators v Peshawar Zalmi | 7:00 PM | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 21 Feb, Tue | Quetta Gladiators v Lahore Qalandars | 7:00 PM | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 23 Feb, Thu | Peshawar Zalmi v Islamabad United | 7:00 PM | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 24 Feb, Fri | Quetta Gladiators v Islamabad United | 7:00 PM | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 26 Feb, Sun | Karachi Kings v Multan Sultans | 2:00 PM | National Stadium, Karachi |
PSL 8 Lahore Matches Schedule 2023
As per PSL 2023 calendar, Gaddafi Stadium will be hosting 9 matches of PSL 8. Here is the detail of them:
| Date | Match | Time (PST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb, Sun | Lahore Qalandars v Peshawar Zalmi | 7:00 PM | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 27 Feb, Mon | Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United | 7:00 PM | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 2 Mar, Thu | Lahore Qalandars v Quetta Gladiators | 7:00 PM | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 4 Mar, Sat | Lahore Qalandars v Multan Sultans | 7:00 PM | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 12 Mar, Sun | Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings | 7:00 PM | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 15 Mar, Wed | Qualifier (1 v 2) | 7:00 PM | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 16 Mar, Thu | Eliminator 1 (3 v 4) | 7:00 PM | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 17 Mar, Fri | Eliminator 2 (loser Qualifier v winner Eliminator 1) | 7:00 PM | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 19 Mar, Sun | Final | 7:00 PM | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
PSL 8 Rawalpindi Matches Schedule 2023
This is the first time Pindi cricket fans will be able to enjoy PSL matches in their city. According to PSL Schedule 2023, a total of 14 matches will be played in Pindi Cricket Stadium, detail of them is given below:
| Date | Match | Time (PST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar, Wed | Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings | 7:00 PM | Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 3 Mar, Fri | Islamabad United v Karachi Kings | 7:00 PM | Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 5 Mar, Sun | Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators | 7:00 PM | Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 6 Mar, Mon | Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings | 7:00 PM | Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 7 Mar, Tue | Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars | 2:00 PM | Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 7 Mar, Tue | Islamabad United v Multan Sultans | 7:00 PM | Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 8 Mar, Wed | Pakistan Women ’s League Exhibition Match 1 | 2:00 PM | Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 8 Mar, Wed | Peshawar Zalmi v Quetta Gladiators | 7:00 PM | Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 9 Mar, Thu | Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars | 7:00 PM | Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 10 Mar, Fri | Pakistan Women’s League Exhibition Match 2 | 2:00 PM | Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 10 Mar, Fri | Peshawar Zalmi v Multan Sultans | 7:00 PM | Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 11 Mar, Sat | Pakistan Women’s League Exhibition Match 3 | 2:00 PM | Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 11 Mar, Sat | Quetta Gladiators v Multan Sultans | 7:00 PM | Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 12 Mar, Sun | Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi | 2:00 PM | Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
PSL 8 Multan Matches Schedule 2023
Multan Stadium was long neglected in PSL matches but according to PSL Match Schedule 2023, a total of 5 matches will be played in Multan Cricket Stadium, detail of them is given below:
| Date | Match | Time (PST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb, Mon | Multan Sultans v Lahore Qalandars | 8:00 PM | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan |
| 15 Feb, Wed | Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators | 6:00 PM | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan |
| 17 Feb, Fri | Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi | 6:00 PM | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan |
| 19 Feb, Sun | Multan Sultans v Islamabad United | 2:00 PM | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan |
| 22 Feb, Wed | Multan Sultans v Karachi Kings | 6:00 PM | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan |
The final math timings will be confirmed closer to the event.
Key notes on the HBL PSL 8 schedule:
- Opening ceremony will be held in Multan on 13 February prior to the tournament opener between 2021 winners Multan Sultans and defending champions Lahore Qalandars; closing ceremony and final on 19 March in Lahore, which will also host play-offs
- Lahore Qalandars will attempt to become the first side to win back to back titles; Islamabad United will aim to become the most successful side by lifting the trophy thrice
- Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans and Islamabad United will play five home matches each, one against each side
- Rawalpindi will stage 11 fixtures, Karachi and Lahore will host nine matches each, Multan will have five home games
- Rawalpindi will host the only double-header on 7 March when Peshawar Zalmi will play Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United will take on Multan Sultans
- More than 36 foreign players representing 10 T20I playing countries will be in action in the 34-day, 34-match tournament
- T20 World Cup winners Adil Rashid and Matthew Wade, along with Wanindu Hasaranga, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jimmy Neesham and Tabraiz Shamsi will make their debuts
- No.1 ranked Babar Azam will lead 2017 winners Peshawar Zalmi for the first time; Imad Wasim will skipper 2020 winners Karachi Kings; Shadab Khan will captain two-time champions Islamabad United; Shaheen Shah Afridi will captain Lahore Qalandars; Mohammad Rizwan will skipper Multan Sultans and Sarfaraz Ahmed will captain 2019 champions Quetta Gladiators
- Shoaib Malik will return to Karachi Kings after six years; number-five ranked Rashid Khan will be back for Lahore Qalandars; Alex Hales will represent Islamabad United; Tim David will appear for Multan Sultans; Jason Roy will be in action for Quetta Gladiators; Bhanuka Rajapaksa will feature for Peshawar Zalmi
SCHEDULE OF MATCHES (afternoon matches will start at 2pm; evening matches in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi will start at 7pm. Evening matches in Multan will begin at 6pm except for the tournament opener, which will commence at 8pm)
PSL 2023 Squads
Islamabad United – Alex Hales (England), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan), Shadab Khan (all Platinum), Asif Ali, Fazal Haq Farooqi (Afghanistan), Wasim Jr (all Diamond), Azam Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali (all Gold), Abrar Ahmed, Colin Munro (New Zealand), Paul Stirling (Ireland), Rumman Raees, Sohaib Maqsood (all Silver), Hassan Nawaz, Zeeshan Zamir (both Emerging). Moeen Ali (England) and Mubasir Khan (Supplementary)
Karachi Kings – Haider Ali, Imran Tahir (South Africa), Matthew Wade (Australia) (all Platinum), Imad Wasim, James Fuller (New Zealand), James Vince (both England) (all Diamond), Andrew Tye (Australia), Mohammad Amir, Shoaib Malik (all Gold), Aamer Yamin, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Akhlaq, Sharjeel Khan, Tayyab Tahir (all Silver), Irfan Khan Niazi, Qasim Akram (both Emerging). Mohammad Umar and Tabraiz Shamsi (South Africa) (Supplementary)
Lahore Qalandars – Fakhar Zaman, Rashid Khan (Afghanistan), Shaheen Shah Afridi (all Platinum), Dawid Wiese (Namibia), Hussain Talat, Haris Rauf (all Diamond), Abdullah Shafique, Liam Dawson (England), Sikander Raza (Zimbabwe) (all Gold), Ahmad Daniyal, Dilbar Hussain, Harry Brook (England), Kamran Ghulam, Mirza Tahir Baig (all Silver), Shawaiz Irfan, Zaman Khan (both Emerging). Jalat Khan and Jordan Cox (England) (both Supplementary)
Multan Sultans – David Miller (South Africa), Josh Little (Ireland), Mohammad Rizwan (all Platinum), Khushdil Shah, Rilee Rossouw (South Africa), Shan Masood (all Diamond), Akeal Hosein (West Indies), Shahnawaz Dahani, Tim David (Australia) (all Gold), Anwar Ali, Sameen Gul, Sarwar Afridi, Usama Mir, Usman Khan (both Silver), Abbas Afridi, Ihsanullah (both Emerging). Adil Rashid (England) and Arafat Minhas (Supplementary).
Peshawar Zalmi –Babar Azam, Rovman Powell (West Indies), Bhanuka Rajapaksa (Sri Lanka), (all Platinum), Mujeeb Ur Rehman (Afghanistan), Sherfane Rutherford (West Indies), Wahab Riaz (all Diamond), Arshad Iqbal, Danish Aziz, Mohammad Haris (all Gold), Aamer Jamal, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (England), Saim Ayub, Salman Irshad, Usman Qadir (all Silver), Haseebullah Khan, Sufyan Muqeem (both Emerging). Jimmy Neesham (New Zealand) (Supplementary). Peshawar Zalmi will pick their second Supplementary at the Replacement Draft.
Quetta Gladiators – Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) (all Platinum), Iftikhar Ahmed, Jason Roy (England), Odean Smith (West Indies) (all Diamond), Ahsan Ali, Mohammad Hasnain, Sarfaraz Ahmed (all Gold), Mohammad Zahid, Naveen-ul-Haq (Afghanistan), Umar Akmal, Umaid Asif, Will Smeed (England) (all Silver), Aimal Khan, Abdul Wahid Bangalzai (both Emerging). Martin Guptill (New Zealand) and Omair Bin Yousuf (Supplementary).
Frequently Asked Questions
When will PSL 8 Start?
The 8th edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) is scheduled to start on February 13, 2023.
Where is the PSL 2023 Final?
The final of PSL 2023 will be played at Pakistan’s home of cricket, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore on 19 March 2023. Lahore will also be the host of PSL 8 playoffs.
What are the match timings of PSL 2023?
Night matches of PSL 2023 will commence at 7:00pm Pakistan Standard Time while the day matches will start at 2:00pm. Night matches in Multan will begin at 6:00pm while the opening encounter of the tournament will start at 8:00pm
When is the first match of PSL 2023?
2023 PSL is scheduled to be played between 13 Febraury and 19 March. The first match will be played between Lahore and Multan in Multan while the final will be held at Lahore.
What is PSL 2023 Live Score today?
Ball-by-ball updates and PSL 2023 live score of every match including the match scorecard can be checked out on our coverage of 2023 PSL Live score and watch PSL 2023 Livestreaming
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