PSL: Karachi to host all Pakistan leg of PSL 2019
The three Pakistan Super League 2019 matches which were scheduled earlier to be held in Lahore, have been moved to Karachi following the recent political and military tensions between Pakistan and India.
The recent escalation of tensions between the neighboring countries resulted in the closing of airspace around Lahore. Flight operations in Karachi, however, had resumed on March 1 with all international flights operating normally.
According to the news source, all eight PSL matches will be held in Karachi now and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has finalized the decision soon.
Giving the reason behind the change of venue, the report said: “some uncontrollable developments due to the closure of Lahore’s airspace have forced the PCB to make this decision”.
Earlier, The Gaddafi Stadium was scheduled to host three PSL 2019 matches and five matches including the final of the fourth edition of the Pakistan Super League were scheduled to be held in Karachi’s National Cricket Stadium.
According to the revised schedule, the matches will start on 9 March with the Lahore Qalandars meeting Islamabad United at 7:00 pm.
The only double-header will be played on 11 Match when Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans will go head to head at 2:00 pm. It will be followed by the second match between Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi, it will start at 7:00 pm.
Here is the latest schedule:
Saturday 09 March: Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United (07:00 pm)
Sunday, 10 March: Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators (07:00 pm)
Monday, 11 March: Lahore Qalanadars vs Multan Sultans (02:00 pm)
Monday, 11 Match: Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi (07:00 pm)
Wednesday, 13 March: Qualifier (1 vs 2) (07:00 pm)
Thursday, 14 March: Eliminator 1 (3 vs 4) (07:00 pm)
Friday, 15 March: Eliminator 2 (07:00 pm)
Sunday, 17 March: Final (07:00 pm)
