PSL 10 Delayed? PCB Postpones Exhibition Match On April 8

Soumyajit Dutta

PSL to be delayed [Source: @CallMeSheri1/X]PSL to be delayed [Source: @CallMeSheri1/X]

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has delayed the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 exhibition match between Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators, initially scheduled for April 8, 2025, at Peshawar’s Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium. 

The fixture, intended to mark the return of high-profile cricket to the region, will now be held at a later date. Meanwhile, PSL 10 is set to commence as planned on April 11, with defending champions Islamabad United taking on Lahore Qalandars in Rawalpindi.

PCB Confirms Match Postponement

The PCB confirmed the rescheduling in an official statement, "PSL X exhibition match scheduled between Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators at the Arbab Niaz Stadium in Peshawar on 8 April will be rescheduled. The revised date of the match will be announced in due course,” as quoted by geosuper.tv.

Reiterating its commitment to Peshawar’s cricketing revival, the board added that it is determined to host matches at the international stadium in Peshawar and will continue supporting the provincial government to ensure the venue becomes operational. However, it should be noted that the reason for the delay has not been revealed or discussed by the board yet.

PSL 10 Schedule and Venue Breakdown

Meanwhile, the 10th edition will feature 34 matches from April 11 to May 18, with Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium hosting 13 games, including the Eliminators (May 14 and 15) and the final (May 18).

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will stage 11 matches, headlined by the opening clash and the first Qualifier (May 13). Karachi’s National Bank Stadium and Multan Cricket Stadium will each host five matches.

Three double-headers are planned, with two on Saturdays (April 19 and 26) and one on Labour Day (May 1). The tournament retains its six-team format, with Multan Sultans, Karachi Kings, and Quetta Gladiators completing the roster.