PSL 2023 Schedule, Fixtures, and Match Timings
Pakistan Super League is considered the biggest cricket event in Pakistan and it has become the 2nd most viewed league in the world. The PCB has organized all seven seasons of the Twenty20 cricket league with a remarkable success rate. However, Now the 8th season of the PSL is coming in 2023 and the PSL 2023 schedule start date is 13th February 2023.
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The PSL stands for Pakistan Super League and it is a domestic league of Pakistan similar to the Bangladesh Premier League(BPL) and Indian Premier League(IPL). The PCB has started this league in 2016 and despite being “new in the town” of Twenty20 leagues, the PSL has gained a huge fan following from all around the world. However, The first season of PSL started with 5 teams but now 6 teams will participate in the PSL 8, 2023.
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It is no secret that this upcoming event is sponsored by Habib Bank Limited so this season is also known as HBL PSL 2023. Today we are here to announce its PSL schedule 2023 with our readers so keep reading the entire post.
PSL Schedule 2023
As per the PSL’s latest Schedule, the 8th season of this professional twenty20 league is going to start in February 2023. The cricket-crazy nation of Pakistan is waiting anxiously for this event and now PCB has announced its schedule.
Start date: 13th February 2023
Organizers: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
Cricket Format: twenty20 matches
Participants: 6 teams.
Tournament format: Double Round Robin and playoffs.
| Date and Timings | Match Details |
|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Feb 8:00 PM | MS vs LQ |
| Tue, 14 Feb 7:00 PM | KK vs PZ |
| Wed, 15 Feb 6:00 PM | MS vs QG |
| Thu, 16 Feb 7:00 Pm | KK vs IU |
| Fri, 17 Feb 7:00 PM | MS vs PZ |
| Sat, 18 Feb 7:00 PM | KK vs QG |
| Sun, 19 Feb 2:00 PM | MS vs IU |
| Sun, 19 Feb 7:00 PM | KK vs LQ |
| Mon, 20 Feb 7:00 PM | QG vs PZ |
| Tue, 21 Feb 7:00 PM | QG vs LQ |
| Wed, 22 Feb 6:00 PM | MS vs KK |
| Thu, 23 Feb 7:00 PM | PZ vs IU |
| Fri, 24 Feb 7:00 PM | QG vs IU |
| Sun, 26 Feb 2:00 PM | KK vs MS |
| Sun, 26 Feb 7:00 PM | LQ vs PZ |
| Mon, 27 Feb 7:00 PM | LQ vs IU |
| Wed, 1 March 7:00 PM | PZ vs KK |
| Thu, 2 March 7:00 PM | LQ vs QG |
| Fri, 3 March 7:00 PM | IU vs KK |
| Sat, 4 March 7:00 PM | LQ vs MS |
| Sun, 5 March 7:00 PM | IU vs QG |
| Mon, 6 March 7:00 PM | QG vs KK |
| Tue, 7 March 2:00 PM | PZ vs LQ |
| Tue, 7 March 7:00 PM | IU vs MS |
| Wed, 8 March 7:00 PM | PZ vs QG |
| Thu, 9 March 7:00 PM | IU vs LQ |
| Fri, 10 March 7:00 PM | PZ vs MS |
| Sat, 11 March 7:00 PM | QG vs MS |
| Sun, 12 March 2:00 PM | IU vs PZ |
| Sun, 12 March 2:00 PM | LQ vs KK |
| Wed, 15 March 7:00 PM | TBD vs TBD (play off) |
| Thu, 16 March 7:00 PM | TBD vs TBD (play off) |
| Fri, 17 March 7:00 PM | TBD vs TBD (play off) |
| Sun, 19 March 7:00 PM | TBD vs TBD (play off) |
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PSL match Timings 2023
As per Pakistan Super League Schedule 2023, the match timing will be.
Opening Ceremony: 7:00 PM
Opening Match: 8:00 PM
Other day double matches: 2 PM and 8 PM
Single Matches: 8:00 PM
How many teams are going to participate in this event?
It is confirmed by PCB that there will be six teams in the 8th season of Pakistan Super League 2023. Moreover, These teams include Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, and Quetta Gladiators.
On the other hand, Ramiz Raja the PCB chairman has announced the auction to replace the draft system for the upcoming 2023 event. However, In this way, teams will be allowed four retentions, four rounds of auctions, and the remaining 12 through the draft system.
According to PSL Season 8th Schedule 2023, a total of 34 matches will be played between 6 teams. Moreover, All matches will be played in Pakistan in different venues.
PSL 8 Draft Date 2023
PSL season 2023 ends in March and it is expected that the hbl PSL 8 draft 2023 date will be announced at the end of November in any case. However, it is already announced that Lahore Qalandars will make the first pick in the draft process. Thereafter, The Quetta Gladiators and Multan Sultans will have 2nd and 3rd pick respectively. While Karachi kings and two-time winner Islamabad United will have 4th and 5th picks. Peshawar Zalmi will have the 6th pick and the draft system will be completed.
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PSL Trials 2023
Evidently, trial matches are the best way to decide the fate of young cricketers. Pakistan Cricket Board holds trials to unearth talented cricketers so that they can be brought into the national framework and help them in becoming a star. Moreover, The PCB has hosted open trials for U13, U16, and U19 from 4 to 6 November 2023 in the 91 city cricket association.
In addition, These trials have two phases and after that, coaches and selectors will finalize the best players for 2023-2024 for the season’s city Cricket association and divisional cricket association tournaments. However, In the first phase, players will be shortlisted and in the 2nd phase, the junior selection committee and additional scouts will finalize the players for the final sides. Finally, the players (all 3 age groups) in the final side will undergo the verification process where their age will be verified by using their documents. So every player must have original as well as photocopies of their CNIC and B-form.
Conclusion
Lastly, It is summed up that the Pakistan Cricket Board(PCB) has officially announced the schedule for Hbl PSL 8, 2023, and the entire world is waiting anxiously for this event.
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