Sports
PSL X kicks off in Rawalpindi with music, fireworks and high hopes
Tournament begins with colorful show in Rawalpindi; 34 matches to be played across four cities till May 18
Apr 11, 2025
Apr 11, 2025
Alam Zeb Safi is a sports journalist, having served in the capacity for 25 years. Covered so many international sports events on foreign soil also including England and Australia.
Worked with The News, The Statesman, BBC Pushto Service, Dubai Times, Cricket Today
Tournament begins with colorful show in Rawalpindi; 34 matches to be played across four cities till May 18
From the six-team event, the top two nations will qualify for the ODI World Cup to be hosted by India later this year
Shadab Khan-led United will have a huge crowd support in Pindi, which is their home ground
The Gladiators’ preparation included a training session on Wednesday in Rawalpindi ahead of their opening match against Peshawar Zalmi, scheduled for Saturday at the Pindi Stadium
The hosts were powered by excellent bowling performances from Diana Baig and Nashra Sandhu, who ensured a successful defense of a modest total
United has been the most successful franchise in the PSL history, having notched title wins in 2016, 2018 and 2024 editions