LAHORE – After wait of months, Pakistan Super League season 9 (PSL 2024) is finally here and Gladiators and Islamabad United are set to lock horns in season’s opener game at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.
The high voltage clash is expected between Quetta Gladiators which is coming with new skipper today. The opener clash is expected to start at 8:00pm Pakistan Standard Time.
The match between Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United will start after a dazzling opening ceremony of the PSL, which will be held at the PCB’s headquarters Gaddafi Stadium.
The ceremony will kick off at 6:30pm with an array of exciting performances from renowned artist Arif Lohar, Natasha Baig, pop band Noori and the singers of the HBL PSL 9 anthem song Ali Zafar and Aima Baig.
Fans will also be treated to spectacular fireworks and a mesmerising laser show.
Ahead of game, Quetta Gladiators new skipper Rilee Rossouw said opportunity to lead Purple force in PSL 9 doesn’t come around often, calling it honour for him.
As a side, we will try to make it a high-performance arena, Rossouw said, adding that conditions in Karachi and Lahore will suit his side and that is where we will look to bag the most points.
Shadab Khan, who is leading Islamabad United, said he has been captain of Islamabad United for last four seasons and wants to lift trophy for his team. Khan said Imad Wasim and Shah brothers are huge boost for the franchise.
Faheem Ashraf and Azam Khan are two vital cogs in our team. I want my team to stand tall in high-pressure games and get over the line, he said. Shadab said Uniteds evaluated mistakes from the last season and are looking forward to executing our plans aptly this time around.
Islamabad United Squad PSL 9
Shadab Khan (captain), Alex Hales, Azam Khan, Colin Munro, Faheem Ashraf, Haider Ali, Imad Wasim, Jordan Cox, Matthew Forde, Mohammad Waseem, Naseem Shah, Obed McCoy, Qasim Akram, Rumman Raees, Salman Ali Agha, Shahab Khan and Tymal Mills
Emerging: Hunain Shah, Shamyl Hussain and Ubaid Shah
Quetta Gladiators Squad PSL 9
Rilee Rossouw (captain), Abrar Ahmad, Bismillah Khan, Jason Roy, Laurie Evans, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Omair bin Yousuf, Sajjad Ali Jnr, Sarfaraz Ahmad, Saud Shakeel, Sherfane Rutherford, Sohail Khan, Umar Amin, Usman Qadir, Usman Tariq and Will Smeed
