PSL – Pakistan Super League 2023: Teams, Venue, Format, Schedule, Broadcasters and Winners List.
The Pakistan Super League is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in Pakistan. PSL, also known as Pakistan Super League, is a T20 cricket league started in 2016 by the Pakistan cricket board. The 8th edition of this t20 cricket tournament will take place from 15th February 2023- 31st March 2023. Pakistan will host all the matches of PSL in their different stadiums across the country. The tournament initially started with 5 teams, and later in 2018, Multan Sultans joined the league to make it a 6 team format.
The league operates on a franchise system, with the teams being owned by private investors. The league runs annually from February to March, with each team playing a total of 10 games. The top four teams qualify for the playoffs, which culminate in the PSL Final. The winning team is crowned the PSL champion.
The matches of the PSL are played at various cricket grounds across Pakistan, including the National Stadium in Karachi and the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The league has also been held in the United Arab Emirates in previous years due to security concerns in Pakistan.
The PSL has become a popular league in Pakistan and has attracted international players, coaches, and broadcasters. It is broadcast on various TV channels and streaming platforms in Pakistan and around the world.
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PSL 2022 Teams
It was established in 2015 and is composed of six teams representing different cities in Pakistan. The teams are:
- Karachi Kings
- Lahore Qalandars
- Islamabad United
- Peshawar Zalmi
- Quetta Gladiators
- Multan Sultans
PSL 2023 Team List & Captains
There are six professional teams for the Pakistan Cricket League title. For PSL 2023, the following teams will be competing:
Islamabad United – [Captain] – Shadab Khan
Karachi Kings – [Captain] – Imad Wasim
Lahore Qalandars – [Captain] – Shaheen Shah Afridi
Multan Sultans – [Captain]- Mohammad Rizwan
Quetta Gladiators – [Captain] –Sarfaraz Ahmad
Peshawar Zalmi – [Captain] – Babar Azam
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PSL 2023 Venue and Format
The format for the 8th season of the Pakistan Super League will remain the same as in previous years. In the double-round robin style, each team will play against the other twice. There will be a grand total of 34 games played (including semi-finals and finals). Location information for PSL 2023 is as follows:
Karachi – National Stadium
Lahore – Gadaffi Stadium
Multan – Multan cricket stadium
Rawalpindi – Rawalpindi cricket stadium
Source: HBL PSL DRAFT ‘23 ROSTER
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PSL 2023 SCHEDULE
The PCB has not yet declared the PSL 2023 officially available for purchase. However, according to sources, the first match will be played on the 15th of February in 2023, while the championship game will be played on the 19th of March. As soon as the official PSL 2023 schedule is made available, we will provide you with updated information about it. Regarding the time of matches, you may have a look at the following crucial inputs:
Opening Ceremony: 6:00 PM
Opening Match: 7:00 PM
Friday Double Matches: 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Other Days Double Matches: 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Single Matches: 7:00 PM
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PSL 2023 Broadcasting Channels
Fans in India who have a serious passion for the PSL may tune in to Sony Sports networks to watch the match on official android Application. This includes their OTT platform Sony Liv in addition to their television networks. In addition to this, there are a large number of international partners who broadcast matches from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in their respective countries. The following is a list of these partners:
| Region | Broadcasting Channels | Download Live Streaming Application |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Geo Super | Sports Live |
| Indian Sub-Continent (India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan) | Sony Sports Network | Sportslive.to |
| Maldives | Astro SuperSport, Sony Sports Network | Sports Live Net TV |
| Afghanistan | Lemar TV | Sports Live TV |
| Brunei, Malaysia | Astro SuperSport | Live Streaming Sportslive.to App |
| Australia | beIN SPORTS network, Tapmad TV | Sportslive.to Android App |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sportslive.to APK |
| Canada | Willow TV | Best Live Streaming Sports Android Application |
| United States of America | Willow TV | Free Sports Streaming App |
| Caribbean | Flow Sports | Sportslive.to |
| United Arab Emirates | eLife TV | Sportslive.to Android App |
| United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland) and Ireland | Sky Sports | Best Live Streaming Sports Android Application |
| Qatar | Vodafone Sports | Sports Live Net TV |
| Southeast Asia | Tapmad TV | Sports Live |
| Middle East and North Africa | Tapmad TV | Sports Live TV |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | Sportslive.to APK |
| South America | Tapmad TV | Sports Live Net TV |
| Europe | Tapmad TV | Sports Live |
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Previous History: PSL Winners & Runners-up List From 2016-2022
The most Pakistan Super League titles belong to Islamabad United (2). Lahore Qalandars became won against Multan Sultans to claim the title of PSL 2022 champions. Please refer to the list that follows for information on the champions and runners-up of all previous PSL seasons:
2016: Winners – Islamabad United; Runners-up – Quetta Gladiators
2017: Winners – Peshawar Zalmi; Runners-up – Quetta Gladiators
2018: Winners – Islamabad United; Runners-up – Peshawar Zalmi
2019: Winners – Quetta Gladiators; Runners-up – Peshawar Zalmi
2020: Winners – Karachi Kings; Runners-up – Lahore Qalandars
2021: Winners – Multan Sultans; Runners-up – Peshawar Zalmi
2022: Winners – Lahore Qalandars; Runners-up – Multan Sultans
| Season | Winner Team | Runners Up Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Islamabad United | Quetta Gladiators |
| 2017 | Peshawar Zalmi | Quetta Gladiators |
| 2018 | Islamabad United | Peshawar Zalmi |
| 2019 | Quetta Gladiators | Peshawar Zalmi |
| 2020 | Karachi Kings | Lahore Qalandars |
| 2021 | Multan Sultans | Peshawar Zalmi |
| 2022 | Lahore Qalandars | Multan Sultans |
Latest News About PSL 2023
Karachi was the location for the PSL drafting 2023, which took place on December 15th. This draught included the participation of around 500 cricket players.
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