The atmosphere at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is electrified as the glittering opening ceremony of the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) unfolds, drawing a vibrant crowd of fans. This marks the first time Rawalpindi hosts the opening match of the league.
The ceremony kicked off with children clad in white and green suits, singing Pakistan’s national anthem, as the franchise owners gathered on stage alongside the coveted PSL trophy.
The event seamlessly transitioned into a soulful display of Sufism, with renowned artist Abida Parveen delivering a captivating performance, while dancers performed traditional moves.
Later, the Young Stunners lit up the stage with a high-octane performance, dropping beats that had the crowd on their feet.
The energy soared as Ali Zafar took over in his signature style, sending waves of excitement through the stadium as fans sang along to his chart-topping hits. Zafar, Natasha Baig and Abrarul Haq also performed the HBL PSL X anthem, which charged the crowd.
After the ceremony, three-time champions Islamabad United will face off against the two-time trophy winners Lahore Qalandars in the much-anticipated opening match.
The six competing teams will battle for a $500,000 prize for the winners, while the runners-up will receive $200,000.
Lahore’s newly renovated Gaddafi Stadium will host 13 matches, including the Qualifier, Eliminator, and the May 18 final.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is set to stage 11 matches, while Multan and Karachi stadiums will each feature five games during the season.
