The much-awaited PSL 9 is set to begin today with an electrifying match between Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United at the Gaddafi Stadium. Lahore, the two-time champions (2022 and 2023), will face off against Islamabad, also two-time champions (2016 and 2018), in what promises to be a thrilling encounter starting at 8pm Pakistan time.
Quetta Gladiators, a formidable and competitive franchise in the Pakistan Super League's ninth edition in 2024, bears the nickname "Shan-e-Pakistan." The owner of this QG franchise is Nadeem Omar, a prominent Pakistani business executive affiliated with Omar Associates.
Lahore Qalandars stands out as one of the captivating franchises in the Pakistan Super League, owned by the dynamic Rana brothers, Fawad and Sameen Rana. Representing the vibrant city of Lahore, the franchise finds its home ground at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium.
Peshawar Zalmi, one of the premier teams of HBL PSL 9 2024, is owned by Javed Afridi, a distinguished Pakistani business executive and entrepreneur. The franchise proudly represents Peshawar, the capital city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan.
Karachi Kings, a competitive franchise in the HBL PSL 9 2024 lineup, stands as a prominent contender in the Pakistan Super League. Salman Iqbal, owner of the ARY Media Group, holds the reins of the Karachi Kings franchise.
Multan Sultans, the sixth franchise in the Pakistan Super League, was not part of the league's initial lineup but was introduced by PSL management in 2018. Initially sold to Schon Properties, a Dubai-based real estate developer, for a staggering 41.6 million dollars over 8 years, it became the most expensive franchise in the PSL.