HBL PSL9 2024
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) launched a T-20 cricket league for men in 2016, under Najam Sethi, called the Pakistan Super League (PSL). It is held annually in February and March, with Habib Bank Limited (HBL) being the main sponsor since its inception. The first season was won by Islamabad United, led by Misbah-ul-Haq. The upcoming season, PSL9 2024, will also be sponsored by HBL as the previous seasons were also sponsored by HBL.
The HBL PSL is a prominent cricket league that attracts players from Pakistan and all over the world. It consists of six teams, each owned and operated by separate investors. Initially, the league included five city-based franchise teams, which expanded to six teams from its 3rd edition in 2018 until now. The league provides an opportunity for players to showcase their talent and skills on a global platform.
A total of eight editions of the HBL PSL have been successfully organized. The preparations for HBL PSL9 2024 are beginning, promising yet another exciting and thrilling season. Among the six teams, Islamabad United (IU) and Lahore Qalandars (LQ) are the only teams who have won the HBL PSL title twice, making them the most consistent performers and successful teams. Lahore Qalandars are the current champions of the HBL PSL, and they are also the only team to have successfully defended their title by winning the HBL PSL 8 in 2023.
History of HBL PSL
The T20 format of cricket, also known as Twenty-Twenty, has added a new spark to this sport since its introduction at the international level in 2005. This format has gained more love and attention than the other formats. Following the trend set by other sports such as football, the concept of introducing a league in cricket was born.
In 2003, the first-ever professional T20 cricket league was held in England. However, it was not a franchise-based league. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) introduced the first franchise-based cricket league in 2008 with the consent of the International Cricket Council (ICC). This league gained worldwide recognition and fame.
Inauguration of the HBL PSL9 2024
In 2015, after numerous discussions and meetings, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officially announced the launch of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The league was aimed at improving the status of cricket in Pakistan. However, due to security concerns, the league started in February 2016 in the United Arab Emirates as international cricket was prohibited in Pakistan at that time.
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) started with five teams in the first two seasons, named after the provincial capitals and federal capital of Pakistan. The five teams were:
- Islamabad United (Led by Misbah-ul-Haq)
- Quetta Gladiators (Led by Sarfraz Ahmed)
- Lahore Qalandars (Led by Azhar Ali for the first 5 matches then by DJ Bravo)
- Peshawar Zalmi ( Led by Darren Sammy)
- Karachi Kings ( Led by Shoaib Malik)
Later, in 2018, the PSL management added a sixth team in the third season of the league. To select local and international players, the organizers of PSL opted for the drafting system, which is commonly used in many professional sports in America, rather than the auction system.
On September 20, 2015, 3Di unveiled the official logo of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) during a ceremony in Lahore, which was attended by current and retired cricketers, as well as celebrities.
Pakistan Super Leagues- HBL PSL9 2024 teams
Recently the management has thought of adding a seventh team with the name Kashmir or Faisalabad. But now it is confirmed that the event will consist of six teams as in the previous season.
The HBL PSL will be played among the following six teams
- Islamabad United ( Led by Shadab Khan)
- Multan Sultans ( Led by Muhammad Rizwan)
- Lahore Qalandars ( Led by Shaheen Shah Afridi)
- Quetta Gladiators ( Led by Rile Rossouv)
- Peshawar Zalmi ( Led by Babar Azam)
- Karachi Kings ( Led by Shan Masood)
Pakistan Super League 2024 Venues
Arbaab Niaz Stadium Peshawar was the most likely place to be added to the HBL PSL season 9 but due to some issues with the facilities the matches will be played in the following four venues:
- National Stadium Karachi
- Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
- Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- Multan Cricket Stadium
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed the venues for PSL matches for PSL 2024. In the past, there were talks of moving PSL 9 matches to the UAE due to the general elections in Pakistan, but PSL franchises rejected the idea. The complete season of PSL 9 will now be played in Pakistan, and the venues for PSL 9 2024 have also been confirmed.
The 1st match of PSL9 2024 will be played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on the 17th of February between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars.
Pakistan Super League 2024 Commentators Panel
Besides our brilliant commentary panel, many of the foreign commentators are also coming for the HBL PSL 9 in Pakistan. The commentary panel includes:
- Ramiz Raja (Pakistan, English/Urdu)
- Waqar Younis (Pakistan, English/Urdu)
- Amir Sohail (Pakistan, English/Urdu)
- Bazid Khan (Pakistan, English/Urdu)
- Sikandar Bakht (Pakistan, English/Urdu)
- Sana Mir (Pakistan, English/Urdu)
- Urooj Mumtaz (Pakistan, English/Urdu)
- Marina Iqbal (Pakistan, English/Urdu)
- Tariq Saeed (Pakistan, Urdu)
- Ali Younis (Pakistan, Urdu)
- Ian Bishop (West Indies, English)
- Michael Clark (Australia, English)
- Danny Morrison (New Zealand, English)
- Simon Doull (New Zealand, English)
- Pommie Mbangwa (Zimbabwe, English)
- Mark Butcher (England, English)
- Dominic Cork (England, English)
- Mike Haysman (South Africa, English)
Besides the commentary panel the presenters of the matches would be
- Erin Holland
- Zainab Abbas
HBL-PSL9 2024 Umpires
Match Referees, Officials, and Umpires of the Pakistan Super League – HBL PSL 9 2024 is announced by the PCB. The details are given below:
- Richard Illingworth (England, member of ICC’s elite panel of umpires)
- Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand, member of ICC’s elite panel of umpires)
- Ahsan Raza (Pakistan, member of ICC’s elite panel of umpires)
- Michael Gough (England, member of ICC’s elite panel of umpires)
- Aleem Dar (Pakistan)
- Tariq Rasheed (Pakistan)
- Shozab Raza (Pakistan)
- Rashid Riaz (Pakistan)
- Asif Yaqoob (Pakistan)
- Faisal Afridi (Pakistan)
- Abdul Moqeed (Pakistan)
- Nasir Hussain (Pakistan)
- Nasir Hussain (Pakistan)
- Imran Javed (Pakistan)
- Alex Wharf (England)
- Ruchira Palliyaguruge (Sri Lanka)
Match Referees are
- Roshan Mahanama (Sri Lanka)
- Ali Naqvi (Pakistan)
- Muhammad Javed (Pakistan)
Winning Prize of the HBL PSL9 2024
The winning prize of HBL PSL9 2024 is 120 million PKR and the winner will also get a supernova trophy. The runner-up will get a 48 million price cheque.
Trophy unveiling ceremony
The trophy unveiling ceremony of the HBL PSL9 2024 is conducted on 13 February 2024 in Lahore. The trophy unveiling ceremony is witnessed by the presence of all captains and owners of franchises along with the PCB Chairman and officials.
Pakistan Super League 9 Schedule
The first match of the HBL–PSL 9 will be played on the 17th of February between the defending champions Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United in Lahore. The complete schedule of all the PSL matches is given:
The final will be played on the 18th of March at the National Stadium in Karachi.
HBL-PSL9 2024 Anthem
Fans of the Pakistan Super League are always eagerly anticipating the release of the league’s official anthem. The anthem is usually sung by famous Pakistani singers such as Ali Zafar, Fawad Khan, Ali Azmat, Naseebo Lal, Aima Baig, Atif Aslam, and Asim Azhar. The wait for the official anthem of HBL PSL9 2024 is finally over as the Pakistan Cricket Board has launched it on social media platforms through the official accounts of the Pakistan Super League. The title of the PSL 9 anthem is “Khul ke khel”, which is a duet by famous Pakistani singers Ali Zafar and Aima Baig. Cricket fans all around the world can enjoy the official anthem on the official social media accounts of the Pakistan Super League.
Recently, PCB announced that Ali Zafar, along with Aima Baig, will sing the anthem for the Pakistan Super League 2024. Fans had criticized the anthem in the previous edition, so they demanded that Ali Zafar sing the anthem this time around. Ali Zafar also sang the anthem for the first edition of PSL (i.e., “Sitti Bajay gi Saij Sajay ga”), which gained a lot of popularity among PSL fans.
Summary
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is a T20 cricket event organized by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The league has completed eight editions, and now the ninth edition is scheduled to take place in February 2024. PSL 9 will feature six teams, and it is considered one of the top-rated cricket leagues globally, surpassing other leagues such as IPL, LPL, BPL, and CPL, among others. Fans await the live-action of PSL9 2024 with great excitement.
FAQs
Who hit the most sixes in PSL?
Fakhar Zaman has hit the most number of sixes in HBL PSL. He has struck 100 sixes from 2017-2023.
Who has the fastest 100 in PSL history?
Multan Sultans’ Usman Khan smashed the fastest century in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in the match against Quetta Gladiators at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Usman needed just 36 balls to reach the mark and go past teammate Rilee Rossouw’s record.
How many teams are in the HBL PSL?
The 2024 Pakistan Super League (referred to as HBL PSL 9 for sponsorship reasons) will be the ninth season of the Pakistan Super League. Established by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in 2015 as a franchise Twenty20 cricket league, it is played between six teams in a double round-robin and page playoff system.
When PSL 9 start in 2024?
Six teams will compete for the glory in a one-month tournament starting on February 17 and concluding on March 18.
Where can you watch PSL 2024?
Live streaming of the Pakistan Super League 2024 in India will be available on the Fan Code app and website. In Pakistan, you can watch it live on the PSL website and tapmad. You can also watch on the Cricwick app.
Is PSL successful?
The Pakistan Super League, once a bashful interloper finding its feet on the T20 circuit, now takes pride of place on the T20 circuit this time of year. It is as much a social event in Pakistan as a cricketing one, a rare success story in a country that has otherwise seen troubled years in recent history.
Has Babar Azam won PSL?
He was the leading runs scorer in Pakistan Super League 2020. He scored 473 runs with an average of 59.12. He led his team to the PSL final victory in 2020.
What is the name of the PSL 9 2024 trophy?
The trophy is “The Orion Trophy” and will be a source of motivation for all the teams participating in the tournament. The trophy embodies the spirit of the HBL Pakistan Super League where each team shines brightly as they strive for glory.
What is the highest team total in PSL history?
Multan Sultans scored the highest team total in Pakistan Super League history when it ended with 262 runs for three wickets in 20 overs against Quetta Gladiators in Rawalpindi on Saturday.
Which is the team of Babar Azam in PSL 2024?
Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam is the clear dominant force in this lineup. The former Pakistan captain is one of the finest batters the country has ever produced and his consistency in the PSL is also outstanding. Last year, he finished second in the run-scoring charts with 533 at an average of 52.20.
