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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on Tuesday, revealed the schedule of the remaining eight matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10, set to resume from 17 May.

According to the details, Karachi Kings will face Peshawar Zalmi on 17 May at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium to resume the tournament.

The final of the six-team tournament will be held on 25 May at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

It’s important to note that the remaining fixtures of PSL 10 were initially moved to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after an Indian drone struck Rawalpindi Stadium last week.

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However, following the guidance of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, the PCB decided to suspend PSL 10 due to escalating tensions with India.

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host a double-header on 18 May as Multan Sultans will take on Quetta Gladiators in the afternoon, while Peshawar Zalmi and Lahore Qalandars will go head-to-head in the evening encounter.

On 19 May, Islamabad United and Karachi Kings will feature in the last group match of the event.

The action will then shift to Lahore, where the first Qualifier is scheduled on 21 May. Eliminator 1 and Qualifier 2 will follow on 22 and 23 May, respectively.

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The only afternoon game will begin at 3pm local, while the first ball of the evening matches will be bowled at 7.30pm local time.

Details regarding tickets will be shared shortly.

It’s worth noting that currently, Quetta Gladiators are at the top of the points table, having qualified for the playoffs with six wins, two losses, and one no-result from their nine matches.

The Karachi Kings are currently in second place with 10 points, followed by Islamabad United in third, Lahore Qalandars in fourth, and Peshawar Zalmi in fifth position, respectively.

Meanwhile, Multan Sultans have been eliminated from playoff contention, having recorded only one win and eight losses in their nine matches.

Revised Schedule of PSL 10

17 May – Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

18 May – Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium; Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

19 May – Islamabad United v Karachi Kings, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

21 May – Qualifier 1, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

22 May – Eliminator 1, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

23 May – Eliminator 2, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

25 May – Final, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

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Australia women’s cricket captain Alyssa Healy has shared chilling details of the chaos that unfolded in Dharamsala last week, when rising tensions between India and Pakistan brought the IPL 2025 to an unexpected halt.

The incident occurred on May 8 during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 fixture between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals.

The game was midway through the 11th over when floodlights suddenly went out at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium. Fans were asked to evacuate, and shortly after, the match was suspended.

The next morning, the BCCI announced an immediate suspension of IPL 2025. However, following a ceasefire agreement on May 10, the board confirmed that the tournament will resume on May 17.

Speaking on The Willow Talk podcast, Alyssa Healy, who was in Dharamsala to support her husband, Australia pacer Mitchell Starc, described the disturbing scenes that unfolded.

“It was a surreal experience,” she said. “All of a sudden, a couple of the light towers went out and we were just sitting there up the top…”

“The guy who wrangles our group came up, and his face was white. He said, ‘We need to go right now.’ Another guy grabbed one of the children and repeated the same. We had no idea what was going on.”

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The players and their families were rushed into a holding room inside the stadium.

“All the boys were in there. Faf (du Plessis) didn’t even have shoes on. We were all just looking around, stressed,” she added.

“I asked Mitch [Mitchell Starc] what was happening, and he said, ‘The town 60 km away just got hit by missiles.’ The Dharamsala stadium was basically a beacon, so they shut the power.”

What followed was a hasty and anxiety-filled evacuation. Players, support staff, franchise officials, and broadcasters were bundled into vans and later escorted out of Dharamsala via a special Vande Bharat train arranged by BCCI in coordination with the Ministry of Railways.

Healy recalled that the journey to safety wasn’t any less tense.

“We ended up going southwest towards the border, which was a little bit terrifying,” she further stated.

“Mitch and I have played too much Call of Duty, so we were noticing all the surface-to-air missile sites. A few were just sitting there in small towns, radar-operated systems ready to go.”

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Mohsin Naqvi, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), announced on Tuesday that the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 will resume on May 17.

It was reported yesterday that the PCB has finalized a proposed schedule for the remaining eight matches of PSL 10.

According to this schedule, the matches are expected to be played between May 17 and May 25.

The PCB chairman has confirmed these dates in a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account.

“HBL PSL X picks up from where it left off! 6 teams, 0 fear,” Naqvi posted. “Let the aura take over as we unite and celebrate the spirit of cricket.”

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“Get ready for 8 thrilling matches starting 17th May, leading up to the Grand Final on 25th May. Best of luck to all the teams.”

It’s important to note that the remaining fixtures of PSL 10 were initially moved to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after an Indian drone struck Rawalpindi Stadium last week.

However, following the guidance of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, the PCB decided to suspend PSL 10 due to escalating tensions with India.

After completing 27 matches, the Quetta Gladiators are at the top of the points table, having qualified for the playoffs with six wins, two losses, and one no-result from their nine matches.

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The Karachi Kings are currently in second place with 10 points, having achieved five wins and three losses in eight matches.

The defending champions, Islamabad United, are in third place, also with 10 points, but with five wins and four losses across nine games.

The Lahore Qalandars rank fourth with nine points, which they earned through four wins, four losses, and one no-result.

Peshawar Zalmi is in fifth place with eight points, coming from four victories in their nine matches.

The Multan Sultans have been eliminated from playoff contention, having recorded only one win and eight losses in their nine matches.

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has finalized a proposed schedule for the remaining eight matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10.

According to the proposed plan, matches are expected to occur in Rawalpindi and Lahore with games between 17 and 25 May, sourced said.

The final schedule is likely to be announced soon following the approval from PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi.

It is worth mentioning that the remaining fixtures of PSL 10 were shifted to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after an Indian drone hit the Rawalpindi Stadium. Later on, the guidance of the PM Sharif, PCb cancelled the PSL 10 due to increasing tensions with India.

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The postponement took place when PSL 10 was nearing its conclusion, with only eight matches left to play.

As of the completion of 27 matches, the Quetta Gladiators lead the points table after qualifying for the playoffs, boasting six wins, two losses, and one no-result from their nine matches.

The Karachi Kings are currently in second place with 10 points, having secured five wins against three losses in eight matches.

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The defending champions, Islamabad United are on third spot with 10 points, following five wins and four losses across nine games.

The Lahore Qalandars rank fourth with nine points, achieved through four wins, four losses, and one no-result. Peshawar Zalmi is positioned fifth with eight points, coming from four victories in their nine matches.

The Multan Sultans have been eliminated from playoff contention after recording just one win and suffering eight losses in their nine matches.

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The uncertainty surrounding the remaining matches of PSL 10 may soon be addressed, as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has started initial groundwork to finalise the schedule, but a concrete timeline is yet to be confirmed.

According to ARY News, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Pakistan Super League, Salman Naseer, has reached out to franchise representatives to gather updates on the current whereabouts and availability of their players.

The board’s priority, for now, is to assess the logistics and ensure that all key players can be part of the competition’s resumption.

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Franchise sources have revealed that Naseer has formally requested all six PSL teams to submit updated player status reports.

This step is seen as crucial in chalking out the plan for the tournament’s remaining fixtures, which were earlier postponed due to escalating cross-border tensions between Pakistan and India.

While tensions have eased following a ceasefire on Saturday, and the PCB is actively working behind the scenes, the revised schedule of the PSL 10 has not yet been released.

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A final decision is expected once full reports from all teams are in hand.

Sources also indicate that the remaining eight matches will be scheduled with international series windows in mind to avoid any further clashes.

Once a viable timeline is created, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi will give the final approval.

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The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has been engaged in active discussions with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for Bangladesh’s upcoming white-ball tour of Pakistan later this month.

The tensions between India and Pakistan reached fever-pitch following an attack last month in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) town of Pahalgam that killed 26 tourists.

However, the situation returned to normal after an immediate ceasefire on Saturday, following days of deadly jet fighter, missile, drone and artillery attacks.

In a statement, the Bangladesh Cricket Board emphasized the safety and security of its players as the board’s foremost priority.

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“The BCB wishes to reiterate that the safety and security of its players and support staff remain the Board’s highest priority,” the board said in an official statement on Saturday.

“All decisions concerning the tour will be made with careful consideration of the current situation in Pakistan, ensuring they align with the best interests of the team and Bangladesh cricket,” it added.

It is pertinent to mention that Bangladesh are scheduled to head to Pakistan on 21 May for a five-match T20I series. However, the tensions between India and Pakistan have cast doubt on this tour.

Bangladesh will play across two venues in Pakistan, Faisalabad and Lahore. Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad will stage the first and second T20Is of the series, scheduled.

The Bangladesh team is set to travel to Dubai later this week for a two-match T20I series.

Nahid Rana and Rishad Hossain, both part of PSL 10, returned home on Friday after the league’s indefinite postponement.

Both players will leave for the UAE with the rest of the Bangladesh squad on Wednesday.

However, Rishad and Nahid will be unavailable if the PSL resumes, mainly due to Bangladesh’s international commitments.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Saturday that the ongoing men’s domestic events have been postponed effective immediately due to rising tensions with India.

The country’s cricket board announced the decision through a media release, stating that the tournaments will resume later and their schedule will be shared in due course.

“The Pakistan Cricket Board confirms that the ongoing President’s Trophy Grade-II, Regional Intra-District Challenge Cup, Inter-District U19 One-Day tournament have been postponed with immediate effect due to prevailing security condition in the country,” the PCB stated.

“The tournaments will resume from the same stage later, and a revised schedule will be shared closer to the resumption.”

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It’s worth noting that, on Friday, the PCB also postponed the remaining eight matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 due to cross-border tensions.

In a statement, the cricket board said that the decision was made over the worsening situation on the Line of Control (LOC).

“The last 24 hours have seen a worsening of the situation on the LOC, increased incursion of 78 drones, and the firing of surface-to-surface missiles from India,” PCB said in a statement.

The decision to postpone PSL 10 has been made based on advice from Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif.

“The reckless aggression from India that has escalated to a point where national attention and sentiments are rightly focused on the courageous efforts of the Armed Forces of Pakistan, who are vociferously upholding the sovereignty of our beloved Pakistan.”

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MULTAN: Ahmed Daniyal’s three-wicket haul and Saim Ayub’s explosive 49 led Peshawar Zalmi to a convincing victory over Multan Sultans in the 25th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 at Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday.

Chasing a modest 109-run total, Peshawar Zalmi comfortably knocked the winning runs on the loss of three wickets in 13 overs.

Peshawar Zalmi were off to a shaky start, losing Mitchell Owen for one in the first over. However, Babar Azam and Saim Ayub forged a 49-run stand for the second wicket, bringing the score to 57 in 6.4 overs.

Babar Azam was dismissed for 8 runs off 13 balls by an outstanding delivery from debutant Shahid Aziz.

Meanwhile, Saim Ayub returned to form with a swashbuckling 49 off 33, laced with three sixes and four elegant fours. He was dismissed when Zalmi’s scorecard showed a total of 70 runs for 3 wickets in 9 overs.

Despite losing wickets, Peshawar Zalmi scored quickly as Max Bryant and Mohammad Haris formed an unbeaten 40-run partnership, guiding their team to victory.

For Multan Sultans, Shahid Aziz claimed two wickets while David Willey picked up one wicket.

Earlier, Peshawar Zalmi bowled out Multan Sultans for 108 in 19.1 overs.

Opting to bat first, Multan Sultans got off to a poor start after losing their opening batters inside the powerplay. Yasir Khan was the first to go after scoring 10 off 11 deliveries.

Shortly after, Mohammad Rizwan was dismissed for 17 runs off 14 balls, with the help of three fours, leaving Sultan 34-2.

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In an attempt to steady Multan Sultans’ innings, Tayyar Tahir and Shai Hope formed a brief 26-run partnership before the former was dismissed off Ahmed Daniyal for 22.

Peshawar Zalmi struck at regular intervals, never allowing the home team to recover, with Shai Hope at the receiving end. Ashton Turner fell to Maaz Sadaqat for a duck as the Sultans slumped to 61/4 in 9.3 overs.

Muhammad Amir Barki failed in his PSL 10 debut game and became Sadaqat’s second victim after scoring just three runs.

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Shahid Aziz made one before his dismissal off Ali Raza, while David Willey was removed by Ahmed Daniyal on eight.

Ubaid Shah became Daniyal’s third victim in the game while Mohammad Hasnain was dismissed by Wood after he scored 11.

Faisal Akram remained unbeaten on four as Peshawar Zalmi bundled out Multan Sultans for 108 in 19.1 overs.

For Peshawar Zalmi, it was an all-round bowling effort with Ahmed Daniyal being the stand-out bowler.  He picked up three wickets while Luke Wood bagged two.

PLAYING XIs

Peshawar Zalmi: Mitch Owen, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (cap), Mohammad Haris (wk), Hussain Talat, Max Bryant, Maaz Sadaqat, Luke Wood, Alzari Joseph, Ahmed Daniyal, Ali Raza

Multan Sultans: Yasir Khan, Mohammad Rizwan (cap & wk), Shai Hope, Tayyab Tahir, Muhammad Amir Barki, Ashton Turner, Shahid Aziz, David Willey, Faisal Akram, Mohammad Hasnain, Ubaid Shah

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MULTAN: Multan Sultans have won the toss and opted to bat first against Peshawar Zalmi in the 25th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 here at Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday. 

PLAYING XIs

Peshawar Zalmi: Mitch Owen, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (cap), Mohammad Haris (wk), Hussain Talat, Max Bryant, Maaz Sadaqat, Luke Wood, Alzari Joseph, Ahmed Daniyal, Ali Raza

Multan Sultans: Yasir Khan, Mohammad Rizwan (cap & wk), Shai Hope, Tayyab Tahir, Muhammad Amir Barki, Ashton Turner, Shahid Aziz, David Willey, Faisal Akram, Mohammad Hasnain, Ubaid Shah.

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HEAD TO HEAD

Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans have faced each other 17 times in the PSL. In these encounters, Multan has won 11 matches while Peshawar has secured 6 wins.

RECORD: Matches 17, Multan Sultans 11, Peshawar Zalmi 6

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The highly anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 will run from Friday, 11 April, to Sunday, 18 May.

This thrilling six-team showdown will feature a total of 34 electrifying matches, captivating cricket fans across the nation.

The iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will be a key venue, hosting 13 matches, including the Eliminators and the grand final, which promises to be a spectacular event.

According to the PSL 10 schedule, the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will heighten the excitement with 11 action-packed matches, including the crucial Qualifier 1 on May 13.

Meanwhile, the historic National Bank Stadium in Karachi and the vibrant Multan Cricket Stadium will each host five dynamic matches.

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Peshawar Zalmi’s stylish left-hander Saim Ayub has revealed his dream T20I World XI, which surprisingly includes just one player from his home country, Pakistan.

Making an appearance on the Off Topic Zalmi Podcast, Saim was asked to name a T20I XI consisting of currently active players, with the restriction that no more than two players could be selected from a single country.

Even with that caveat, the 21-year-old opted for only one compatriot, opening batter Fakhar Zaman, in his fantasy XI.

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Saim paired Fakhar with Australia’s dynamic Travis Head at the top, forming an explosive opening duo.

For the No. 3 spot, Saim Ayub went with England’s hard-hitting wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler, followed by West Indies’ Nicholas Pooran and South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen, two of the most dangerous middle-order hitters in the game.

At No. 6 came England’s Ben Stokes, who is known for his presence and temperament in big moments.

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He also showed great faith in modern T20 all-rounders by picking India’s Hardik Pandya, Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan, and New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner to control the middle overs.

For the pace battery, he trusted two left-arm giants in T20I cricket, India’s Jasprit Bumrah and Australia’s Mitchell Starc.

Saim Ayub’s T20I World XI: Fakhar Zaman (Pakistan), Travis Head (Australia), Jos Buttler (England), Nicholas Pooran (West Indies), Heinrich Klaasen (South Africa), Ben Stokes (England), Hardik Pandya (India), Rashid Khan (Afghanistan), Mitchell Santner (New Zealand), Jasprit Bumrah (India), Mitchell Starc (Australia).

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