The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 format has been revealed, with the eleventh edition set to take place from March 26 to May 3 across five cities in Pakistan, according to Geo News.
The report says a total of 44 matches are expected to be played during the tournament.
According to details, the event will feature eight teams competing in a single-league format, with each team set to play at least 10 matches.
The entire tournament is expected to be completed in 39 days.
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Geo News further reported that the first phase of PSL 11 will include 28 matches, after which the eight teams will be divided into two groups of four for the second phase.
In the Super Four stage, each team will play three matches.
The top two teams from each group are then expected to advance to the playoffs.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has also said that international cricket will be played at the Muzaffarabad Stadium, adding that efforts are underway to host Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 matches at the venue.
According to Geo News, Naqvi made the remarks while chairing a PCB Board of Governors meeting held via video link.
During the meeting, members praised the successful PSL roadshows held in London and New York, commending the chairman and his team for their hard work and professional approach.
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Speaking on the occasion, Naqvi said, “The success of the PSL roadshows is a collective achievement of the PCB and the entire PSL team, and everyone worked tirelessly day and night to make PSL an international brand.”
The meeting also approved the second phase of renovation work at the National Cricket Stadium Karachi.
In addition, it was decided that the LCCA Ground would be upgraded on the lines of the Oval Ground.
The Board of Governors praised Mohsin Naqvi’s personal efforts in ensuring the continuation of Sri Lanka’s recent tour of Pakistan.
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Responding to this, the PCB chairman said, “The credit for continuing the Sri Lankan tour does not go to me alone but to the entire team. We worked with sincerity, and Allah Almighty helped us.”
The meeting was attended by Board of Governors members Ismail Qureshi, Tariq Sarwar, Sajjad Ali Khokhar, Anwar Ghani, Zaheer Abbas, and Tanveer Ahmed.
Zafarullah, Mustafa Ramday, Adnan Malik, the Additional Secretary of the Cabinet Division, PCB Chief Operating Officer Sameer Ahmed, and PSL Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer were also present.
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Senior officials, including the Chief Financial Officer, directors of infrastructure, domestic cricket, commercial departments, and other relevant officers, also attended the session.
