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The schedule for the 2026 edition of the Global Super League (GSL) has been officially released, with Lahore Qalandars set to begin their campaign against Perth Scorchers in the tournament opener.

The competition will run from July 23 to August 1 in Guyana, with all matches scheduled to take place at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence.

This will mark Lahore Qalandars’ second appearance in the tournament, having featured in the inaugural 2024 edition, where they finished fourth in a five-team event.

The upcoming season will be the third edition of the GSL, featuring five franchises from across different T20 leagues.

Alongside Qalandars and Scorchers, the tournament will also include Desert Vipers, San Francisco Unicorns and defending champions Guyana Amazon Warriors.

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Qalandars will kick off their campaign on July 23 against Scorchers before facing Desert Vipers the following day.

They will then take on Guyana Amazon Warriors on July 26 and conclude their league stage fixtures against San Francisco Unicorns on July 29.

The tournament format will see the team finishing at the top of the standings advance directly to the final.

The second and third-placed sides will meet in a qualifier on July 31, with the winner progressing to the title clash scheduled for August 1.

The GSL has seen two different champions, with Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) side Rangpur Riders lifting the inaugural title, while Guyana Amazon Warriors clinched the second edition and will now defend their crown on home soil.

Global Super League 2026 schedule

July 23 (Thursday)

• Lahore Qalandars vs Perth Scorchers XI

• Guyana Amazon Warriors vs San Francisco Unicorns

July 24 (Friday)

• Lahore Qalandars vs Desert Vipers

July 25 (Saturday)

• Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Desert Vipers

July 26 (Sunday)

• San Francisco Unicorns vs Perth Scorchers XI

• Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Lahore Qalandars

July 27 (Monday)

• San Francisco Unicorns vs Desert Vipers

July 28 (Tuesday)

• Desert Vipers vs Perth Scorchers XI

July 29 (Wednesday)

• Lahore Qalandars vs San Francisco Unicorns

• Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Perth Scorchers XI

July 31 (Friday)

Qualifier: Second Place vs Third Place

August 1 (Saturday)

Final: First Place vs Winner of Qualifier

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Reigning Pakistan Super League (PSL) champions Lahore Qalandars are set to take their brand of cricket to the global stage once again, with the franchise confirming participation in the Global Super League (GSL) 2026 in Guyana.

The tournament is scheduled to run from July 23 to August 1, with all matches set to be played at Providence Stadium.

The upcoming edition will mark the Qalandars’ second appearance in the competition, having previously featured in the inaugural 2024 season, where they finished fourth in a five-team contest.

Qalandars owner Sameen Rana expressed excitement over the team’s return, highlighting the importance of the platform in expanding the franchise’s global footprint.

He noted that the GSL offers an opportunity not only to compete at a high level but also to showcase the team’s culture and long-term vision, particularly their widely recognised player development programme.

“We are delighted to return to the [Global Super League]. The inaugural edition was a fantastic platform for high-quality cricket and meaningful global engagement, and we are proud to once again represent Pakistan on this stage,” said Rana.

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“Lahore Qalandars has always stood for pushing boundaries and this tournament allows us to showcase our talent, our culture, and our ambition to a global audience. I am particularly excited to bring our exciting Player Development Program talent to the GSL this year,” he added.

The tournament has also received a strong endorsement from GSL chairman Clive Lloyd, who welcomed the Qalandars back and praised their growing stature in franchise cricket.

“We are thrilled to welcome Lahore Qalandars back to the Global Super League. They are one of the most dynamic and successful T20 franchises in world cricket, with a passionate fan base and a proven track record of excellence,” Lloyd stated.

“Their participation significantly enhances the quality and profile of the tournament, and we look forward to seeing them compete at the highest level once again.”

The 2026 edition will be the third instalment of the Global Super League (GSL) and will feature five teams from different cricketing regions competing across 11 matches.

Guyana Amazon Warriors will enter the tournament as defending champions.

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GUYANA: Iftikhar Ahmed’s all-round performance, followed by Saif Hassan’s hat-trick, helped Rangpur Riders defeat Dubai Capitals by eight runs to seal a spot in the final of the Global Super League (GSL) 2025 here at the Providence Stadium on Wednesday.

Chasing a partly 159-run target, Dubai Capitals innings folded on 150 in 19.2 overs.

Rangpur Riders bowled wreak havoc with the new ball, dismantling Dubai Capitals’ top-order as they were reduced to 28-3 inside five overs.

Kadeem Alleyne (1) was the one to go, bowled by Kyle Maylers while skipper Gulbadin Naib was sent packing for a golden duck. Niroshan Dickwella’s (9) short stay at the crease was ended by Saif Hasan.

After early hiccups, Sediqullah Atal partnered with Sanjay Krishnamurthi in a bid to steady Dubai Capitals in the chase. The duo added 48 48-run partnership for the fourth wicket, bringing the score to 76 at the halfway mark of the innings.

However, Sanjay Krishnamurthi’s wicket triggered a collapse that Dubai Capitals could not recover from. The right-hander’s 27 off 22 balls featured a four and a six.

Experienced Shakib Al Hasan (3) and top scorer Sediqullah Atal (38 off 31 balls) went in quick succession as Riders derailed Capitals’ chase.

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With 74 runs required from 42 balls, it was always a herculean task; however, Dominic Drakes and Jesse Bootan partnered for a quick-fire 30 runs to give their team some hope.

The stand culminated in the 16th over as Jesse Bootan (15 off 11 balls) was run out. Riders tightened the screws in the final overs, not before Qais Ahmed’s scare as they reduced Capitals to 130-8 in 17.3 overs.

With 28 required of 12 balls, Qais Ahmed struck two sixes and a four off his compatriot Azmatullah Omarzai’s 19th over before getting dismissed.

Dubai Capitals required 9 runs from 6 balls, but Dominic Drakes removed Ibrahim Zadran on the second ball of the over to seal Rangpur Riders a spot in the final.

For Ranpur Riders, Saif Hassan was the standout bowler, picking up three wickets. Khaled Ahmed scalped two while Iftikhar Ahmed chipped in with one wicket.

Earlier, opting to bat first, Rangpur Riders posted 158-5 in their allocated 20 overs, thanks to Iftikhar Ahmed and Nurul Hasan’s unbeaten stand of 54 runs.

Iftikhar Ahmed struck three fours and two sixes on his way to 41* off 32 balls. Nurul 34* off 18 deliveries laced with the same amount of boundaries ensured that Ranpur Riders finished strong at the back end of the innings.

Iftikhar Ahmed was named as the Player of the Match for his all-round performance.

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Pakistan trio Iftikhar Ahmed, Akif Javed, and Khawaja Nafay are all set to feature for Rangpur Riders in the upcoming Guyana Global Super League (GSL) 2025, scheduled from July 10 to 18.

Iftikhar, who has already showcased his T20 prowess in the BPL and LPL, will bring valuable firepower to the middle order.

Akif adds left-arm pace depth, while Nafay, currently making waves as an emerging batting prospect, enters his second overseas league after two BPL stints.

Rangpur Riders staged a remarkable turnaround in the last season, recovering from three straight losses to win their next three and lift the inaugural GSL trophy.

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For 2025, the franchise has retained several key names, including captain Nurul Hasan Sohan, leading run-scorer Soumya Sarkar, and strike bowler Kamrul Islam Rabbi.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to 13 players for various overseas leagues, with Khawaja Nafay already cleared for GSL participation.

NOCs for Iftikhar Ahmed and Akif Javed are expected shortly.

Meanwhile, Saud Shakeel will turn out for the Guyana Amazon Warriors, while Mohammad Nawaz and Sahibzada Farhan have been picked by the Hobart Hurricanes.

GSL 2025 Squads

Rangpur Riders: Nurul Hasan Sohan, Soumya Sarkar, Mohammed Naim Sheikh, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Mohammed Saif Hassan, Abu Haider Rony, Rakibul Hasan, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Kyle Mayers, Tabraiz Shamsi, Ibrahim Zadran, Iftikhar Ahmed, Akif Javed, Harmeet Singh, Khawaja Nafay

Guyana Amazon Warriors: Imran Tahir, Evin Lewis, Johnson Charles, Moeen Ali, Shimron Hetmyer, Saud Shakeel, Romario Shepherd, Dwain Pretorius, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hossein, Ramanullah Gurbaz, Mark Adair, Jewel Andrew, Shamar Springer, Amir Jangoo.

Hobart Hurricanes: Ben McDermott, Billy Stanlake, Nikhil Chaudhary, Jackson Bird, Tim Ward, Jake Doran, Raf MacMillan, Marcus Bean, Mac Wright, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammed Nawaz, Mohammed Nabi, Odean Smith.

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GUYANA: Tabraiz Shamsi and Asif Afridi took three wickets each to steer Lahore Qalandars to a narrow ten-run victory over Victoria in the Global Super League (GSL) here at Providence Stadium on Tuesday.

Lahore Qalandars were invited to bat first and they were bundled for 139 in the final over, courtesy of a dominant bowling attack from Victoria.

Opening batter Mirza Baig top-scored with a scratchy 39 off 36, which featured two boundaries and one six.

Meanwhile, Muhammad Akhlaq and Mohammad Faizan played valuable cameos of 26 and 25 respectively to take their team to a respectable total.

No other batters could pose much threat as Dominic Drakes and Jackson Smith took three wickets each to wrap up Lahore Qalandars. Meanwhile, Max Birthisel and Callum Stow bagged one wicket each.

In response, Victoria got off to a brilliant start with the opening stand of 67 runs between Blake Macdonald and Joe Clarke.

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However, both batters fell in quick succession to leave Victoria reeling at 73-2 in 8.5 overs.

Blake Macdonald scored 33 off 25 with five boundaries, including one six, while Joe Clarke struck 32 runs from 26 balls, laced with two boundaries and one six.

Lahore Qalandars bowlers did not allow any batter to settle in, except Karima Gore, who struck 25 off 22. However, Gore’s cameo was not enough as Victoria bundled for 129 in 19.3 overs.

Tabraiz Shamsi returned with figures of 3-11, while Asif Afridi claimed three wickets after giving away 31 runs. Salman Mirza also contributed with two wickets and Faheem Ashraf took one wicket.

Notably, this was Lahore Qalandars’ second victory in the inaugural edition of the Global Super League (GSL) and they are sitting third in the points table.

With one last group stage match against the struggling Rangpur Riders ahead, they have a chance to make their case strong for the finals.

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GUYANA: Shan Masood struck a quick-fire half-century however his heroics went in vain as Hampshire Hawks suffered a four-wicket loss at the hands of Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Global Super League (GSL) here at Providence Stadium on Sunday.

With this victory, the Guyana Amazon Warriors solidified their stronghold for a spot in the finals, currently sitting in second place in the standings. With one last group stage match against the struggling Rangpur Riders ahead, they are well-positioned for advancement.

Warriors’ captain, Imran Tahir, had a stellar evening. After successfully winning the toss and opting to field first, he made a significant impact on the game, earning the Player of the Match accolade with impressive bowling figures of 3-18.

Hampshire Hawks’ Shan Masood showcased his batting prowess with a 79-run knock from 53 balls, which featured eight boundaries and two sixes.

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Masood’s entertaining innings was curtailed when he was stumped off Imran Tahir’s bowling, but not before laying a solid foundation for his team.

Following Masood’s departure, Tahir maintained his relentless attack, swiftly taking out both Howell and Liam Dawson in succession to restrict Hampshire Hawks to 146-6 in their allotted 20 overs.

However, this score fell short of what was needed to challenge the confident batting lineup of the Warriors.

Shimron Hetmyer contributed with 24 runs and Roston Chase added 33 runs to the total before Hassan Khan hit a quickfire 27 runs off just 18 balls to steer Guyana Amazon Warriors to a four-wicket victory with ten balls to spare.

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GUYANA: Lahore Qalandars edge past Hampshire Hawks in a thrilling encounter to register their first victory in the ongoing inaugural edition of Global Super League (GSL) here at Providence Stadium on Saturday.

Lahore Qalandars opted to bat first after winning the toss but the decision backfired as they lost two early wickets with only six runs on the board.

Adam Rossington (30) and Mohammad Faizan (19) then knitted a cautious 31-run stand from 28 balls to help their team recover before Benny Howell castled the former.

Tom Abell scored a scratchy 21 off 27 before Luke Wells and Muhammad Akhlaq’s sixth-wicket partnership of 44 runs took Lahore Qalandars to the respectable total of 135-5 in 20 overs.

Wells scored an unbeaten 35 off 24 with one boundary and two sixes while Akhlaq struck 23 off 12 with three sixes.

In response, Hampshire Hawks managaed to score 131-8, courtesy of a discplines bowling performance by Lahore Qalandars.

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Opening batter Tom Prest top-scored with 30 off 22, while Benny Howell and James Fuller played quick cameos of 25 and 26* but could not take their team across the line.

They needed 21 runs in the last over bowled by Lahore Qalandars’ captain Carlos Brathwaite and Fuller struck two sixes to take his team close to the victory.

However, they needed five runs off the final ball but Fuller could only manage a single, losing the match by a close four-run margin.

Tabraiz Shamsi took three wickets for Qalandars, while Brathwaite, Wells and Asif Afridi bagged one wicket each.

For the unversed, apart from Lahore Qalandars and Hampshire Hawks, the inaugural season of GSL features Caribbean Premier League (CPL) team Guyana Amazon Warriors, Rangpur Riders of Bangladesh and Victoria from Australia.

Currently, Victoria are placed at the top having defeated Guyana Amazon Warriors in their solitary match. Meanwhile, Rangpur Riders after losing to Hampshire Hawks in the Super Over are lying at the bottom.

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Two-time Pakistan Super League (PSL) champions Lahore Qalandars have appointed West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite as their captain for the highly anticipated Global Super League (GSL) 2024, set to be hosted in Guyana.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the role, Brathwaite emphasized the advantage of his familiarity with the playing conditions in Guyana.

“It’s an absolute honor to lead the Lahore Qalandars. I’ve built incredible relationships within this team, and I’m ready to take on this challenge,” said Brathwaite.

“Knowing the conditions in Guyana, I am confident we can deliver strong performances and make our mark in the tournament,” he added.

Sameen Rana, the owner of the Lahore-based franchise, also shared his excitement regarding Brathwaite’s appointment.

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“Carlos has been a vital part of the Qalandars family. His extensive knowledge of the local playing conditions, combined with his rapport with the team, makes him the ideal choice to lead us in this historic tournament,” he stated.

In addition to Qalandars, the tournament will also feature three-time Vitality Blast champions Hampshire Hawks, the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) team Guyana Amazon Warriors, Rangpur Riders from Bangladesh, and Victoria from Australia.

The inaugural season will be played at the Providence Stadium in Guyana from November 26 to December 6, with Qalandars facing off against Guyana Amazon Warriors in the opening match.

Lahore Qalandars Squad for GSL 2024

Adam Rossington, Arif Yaqoob, Asif Afridi, Carlos Brathwaite (c), Faheem Ashraf, Kaleem Sana-ur-Rehman, Luke Wells, Mirza Tahir Baig, Muhammad Akhlaq, Muhammad Faizan, Muhammad Salman Mirza, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tayyab Abbas, Tom Abell

Global Super League (GSL) Fixtures

• 26 Nov – Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Lahore Qalandars
• 27 Nov – Hampshire Hawks vs Rangpur Riders
• 29 Nov – Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Victoria
• 30 Nov – Hampshire Hawks vs Lahore Qalandars
• 1 Dec – Rangpur Riders vs Victoria
• 1 Dec – Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Hampshire Hawks
• 3 Dec – Victoria vs Lahore Qalandars
• 4 Dec – Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Rangpur Riders
• 5 Dec – Lahore Qalandars vs Rangpur Riders
• 6 Dec – Hampshire Hawks vs Victoria
• 7 Dec – Final

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