Highlights of the Post:
Overview
Highlights
PSL Teams
Squad
Anthem
Venues
Schedule
Ticket Prices
Live Streaming
PSL 2021 is almost here and if you are looking for the highlights and complete overview, we have you covered with this blog.
Cricket is, without any doubt, one of the most popular sports in the world. Although the sport has been originated in England, Pakistan is one of the many countries where the passion for game touches the sky and it is evident via street cricket and local tournaments. Considering the primitive passion and widespread fame of the game among common people, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) introduced a new genre of the game called ‘Pakistan Super League’ (PSL) in 2015.
Keep scrolling this blog as we share the most exhilarating parts of this annual event!
More About Pakistan Super League 2021
Pakistan Super League – most popularly known as PSL – is a unique tournament series like ODI, IPL, Test matches, etc. The only thing that set it apart is that it is played within the country between six major cities including Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Multan, and Quetta. It is recognised by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
There are more than one most interesting things about the league, but something that deserves a mention is that the event is quite similar to T20 cricket series.
The squads in the PSL do not only feature the top cricketers of Pakistan, but some teams also include most renowned international players. Darren Sammy, Alex Hales, Carlos Brathwaite, Luke Ronchi, Shane Watson, and Tom Banton are some mentions in this regard.
PSL at a Glance
Although the league was established in 2015 with five teams, the very first match of Pakistan Super League was played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2016. After receiving a tremendous response from cricket fans across the world, the series continued to exist as an association to Pakistani cricket.
If you’ve missed any of the previous series, we have highlighted the essential information you would need to stay updated including winning team, high achievers, and the name of hosting country.
HIGHLIGHTS OF PSL 1
Year: 2016
| Hosting Country | UAE |
| Winning Team | Islamabad United |
| Player of the Series | Ravi Bopara of Karachi Kings |
| Most Run Scorer | Umar Akmal (334 Runs) |
HIGHLIGHTS OF PSL 2
Year: 2017
| Hosting Country | UAE and Pakistan |
| Winning Team | Peshawar Zalmi |
| Player of the Series | Kamran Akmal of Peshawar Zalmi |
| Most Run Scorer | Kamran Akmal (353 Runs) |
HIGHLIGHTS OF PSL 3
Year: 2018
| Hosting Country | UAE and Pakistan |
| Winning Team | Islamabad United |
| Player of the Series | Luke Ronchi of Islamabad United |
| Most Run Scorer | Luke Ronchi (435 Runs) |
HIGHLIGHTS OF PSL 4
Year: 2019
| Hosting Country | UAE and Pakistan |
| Winning Team | Quetta Gladiators |
| Player of the Series | Shane Watson of Quetta Gladiators |
| Most Run Scorer | Shane Watson (423) |
HIGHLIGHTS OF PSL 5
Year: 2020
| Hosting Country | Pakistan |
| Winning Team | Karachi Kings |
| Player of the Series | Babar Azam of Karachi Kings |
| Most Run Scorer | Babar Azam (473) |
Significance of PSL
After the 2009 incident with the Sri Lankan cricket team, Pakistani cricket lovers were abandoned from enjoying international cricket. But thanks to PCB, the final match of PSL 2017 brought cricket back home.
The first match of the series was held in the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
While PSL revived international cricket in Pakistan, it’s not the only significance of the league. PSL plays an important role in discovering fresh and talented individuals from the corners of the country.
PSL Teams 2021
Karachi Kings, Islamabad United, Lahore Qalandars, Peshawar Zalmi, Multan Sultans, and Quetta Gladiators are the teams from six major cities of Pakistan.
PSL 2021 Squad
We have mentioned the recent squad that are going to play from each team in 2021:
C= Captain
| Teams | Squad |
| Islamabad United | Pakistani Players Shadab Khan (C) Faheem Ashraf Hussain Talat Asif Ali Muhammad Musa Zafar Gohar Hasan Ali Rohail Nazir Iftikhar Ahmed Mohammad Wasim Ahemd Saifi Abdullah Akif Javed Fawad Ahmed Ali Khan International Players Alex Hales Lewis Gregory Phil Salt Paul Stirling |
| Karachi Kings | Pakistani Players Imad Wasim (C) Babar Azam Mohammad Amir Aamer Yamin Sharjeel Khan Waqas Maqsood Arshad Iqbal Mohammad Nabi Danish Aziz Mohammad Ilyas Zeeshan Malik Qasim Akram Noor Ahmed Abbas Afridi International Players Colin Ingram Dan Christian Chadwick Walton Joe Clarcke |
| Peshawar Zalmi | Pakistani Players Wahab Riaz (C) Shoaib Malik Kamran Akmal Haider Ali Mujeeb-Ur-Rehman Amad Butt Umaid Asif Saqib Mahmood Imam-Ul-Haq Mohammad Imran Mohammad Irfan Abrar Ahmed Mohammad Imran Mohammad Amir Khan International Players David Miller Sherfane Rutherford Ravi Bopara Tom Kohler-Cadmore |
| Multan Sultan | Pakistani players Mohammad Rizwan (C) Shahid Afridi Sohail Tanvir Imran Tahir Khushdil Shah Usman Qadir Sohail Khan Sohaib Maqsood Shan Masood Sohaibullah Shahnawaz Dhani Mohammad Umar Imran Khan International Players Rilee Rossow James Vince Chris Lynn Adam Lyth Carlos Brathwaite |
| Lahore Qalandar | Pakistani Players Sohail Akhter (C) Mohammad Hafeez Shaheen Afridi Fakhar Zaman Haris Rauf Dilbar Hussain Rashid Khan Zeeshan Ashraf Agha Salman Mohammad Faizan Maaz Khan Mohammad Zaid Ahmed Daniyal International Players David Wiese Ben Dunk Samit Patel Tom Abell Joe Denly |
| Quetta Gladiators | Pakistani Players Sarfaraz Ahmed (C) Mohammad Hasnain Mohammad Nawaz Azam Khan Naseem Shah Zahid Mahmood Anwar Ali Usman Shinwari Qais Ahmed Abdul Nasir Saim Ayub Arish Ali Khan Usman Khan International Players Ben Cutting Chris Gayle Tom Banton Cameron Delport Dale Steyn Faf Du Plesis |
HBL PSL Anthem 2021
HBL PSL releases promo songs for the series every year to boost the spirits of cricket fans. Here’s the video of PSL anthem 2021:
PSL Venues in 2021
Credits: PSL (Official Facebook)
Looking for the latest updates on PSL 2021 venues? Well, we’ve it covered under this section.
Due to safety concerns (Coronavirus), only two cities will be hosting the matches, Karachi and Lahore. On a side note, these are the two most popular stadiums in Pakistan.
| PSL 2021 Venues | No. of matches to be hosted | Seating Capacity |
| National Stadium, Karachi | 20 | 35,000 |
| Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 14 | 27,000 |
Note: Considering the current need for social distancing and SOPs, the cricket stadiums will only be filled upto 30% of capacity.
PSL 2021 Schedule
Pakistan Super League 2021 will start in the month of February. The opening ceremony will be held on 20th February in National Stadium, Karachi.
Furthermore, the performing artists for the opening ceremony of PSL 6 are Atif Aslam, Aima Baig, Young Stunners, Naseebo Lal and Imran Khan.
We have mentioned below the PSL 2021 Schedule:
| Date | Venue | Teams |
| 20th February | National Stadium, Karachi | Quetta Gladiators Vs. Karachi Kings |
| 21st February | National Stadium, Karachi | Lahore Qalandars Vs. Peshawar ZalmiIslamabad United Vs. Multan Sultan |
| 22nd February | National Stadium, Karachi | Lahore Qalandars Vs. Quetta Gladiators |
| 23rd February | National Stadium, Karachi | Multan Sultan Vs. Peshawar Zalmi |
| 24th February | National Stadium, Karachi | Islamabad United Vs. Karachi Kings |
| 26th February | National Stadium, Karachi | Lahore Qalandars Vs. Multan SultanPeshawar Zalmi Vs. Quetta Gladiators |
| 27th February | National Stadium, Karachi | Karachi Kings Vs. Multan SultanIslamabad United Vs. Peshawar Zalmi |
| 28th February | National Stadium, Karachi | Karachi Kings Vs. Lahore Qalandars |
| 1st March | National Stadium, Karachi | Islamabad United Vs. Quetta Gladiators |
| 3rd March | National Stadium, Karachi | Karachi Kings Vs. Peshawar ZalmiMultan Sultan Vs. Quetta Gladiators |
| 4th March | National Stadium, Karachi | Islamabad United Vs. Lahore Qalandars |
| 5th March | National Stadium, Karachi | Karachi Kings Vs. Multan Sultan |
| 6th March | National Stadium, Karachi | Islamabad united Vs. Quetta Gladiators |
| 7th March | National Stadium, Karachi | Multan Sultan Vs. Quetta Gladiators |
| 10th March | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Karachi Kings Vs. Peshawar Zalmi |
| 11th March | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Lahore Qalandars Vs. Quetta Gladiators |
| 12th March | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Multan Sultan Vs. Peshawar ZalmiIslamabad United Vs. Lahore Qalandars |
| 13th March | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Karachi Kings Vs. Quetta GladiatorsIslamabad United Vs. Multan Sultan |
| 14th March | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Peshawar Zalmi Vs. Quetta GladiatorsKarachi Kings Vs. Lahore Qalandars |
| 15th March | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Islamabad United Vs. Peshawar ZalmiLahore Qalandars Vs. Multan Sultans |
| 18th March | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Qualifier Match |
| 19th March | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Eliminator Match 1 |
| 20th March | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Eliminator Match 2 |
| 22nd March | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | PSL 6 Final |
PSL Ticket Prices in 2021
Credits: PSL (official Twitter)
Nobody can deny the fact that the experience of watching cricket in a stadium is exceptional and doesn’t compete with sitting behind the screen and dealing with annoying advertisements flashing every now and then. Besides, you get live updates and you can share them with your social circle before they can see it on TV.
The information on PSL 2021 ticket prices can be obtained from the official website of Pakistan Cricket Board, HBL Pakistan Super League, and other such websites. You can also use these platforms to make bookings for your friends and family. The prices may start from PKR 500 to PKR 5000, depending on the enclosure, stadiums, and type. For your convenience, we have shared the different categories in the below-mentioned table:
| Ticket Category | Ticket Range in PKR |
| General | 500 – 2,000 |
| First Class | 2,000 – 4,000 |
| Premium | 1,000 – 3,000 |
| VIP | 3,000 – 5,000 |
PSL 2021 Live Streaming
Pakistan Super League 2021 will be live streamed for cricket lovers all over the world. Some of the streaming services for various countries are as follows:
Pakistan: PTV sports, Geo Super, Jazz TV, Mjunnon TV, Tapmad, BSports and YouTube.
India: DSport, CricHD, Smartcric, hotstar
Canada: CriketGateway
UK: Sky Sports Cricket
USA: Willow TV, Cricket Gateway
These are the updated details of PSL 2021. We have shared with you an overview of PSL, its significance, the participating players and their teams.
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