Pakistan Super League 2020 final to be played on November 17
LAHORE (92 News) – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced the schedule of the remaining four HBL Pakistan Super League 2020 matches, which were postponed on March 17 due to Covid-19 pandemic.
The four matches will be held in Lahore on November 14, 15 and 17 with only the Qualifier and Eliminator 1 to be a double-header. Eliminator 2 will be played on the following day, while the event will conclude November 17.
The dates have been finalised following consultations and discussions with the four playing sides – Multan Sultans, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi – while start times will be confirmed closer to the event.
The final four matches of the event will be played under Covid-19 protocols, including bio-secure bubble for the players, match officials and event-related staff. The matches are currently planned to be held behind closed doors, though the situation will be closely monitored and will be reviewed in October.
From the four sides to feature in the remaining HBL PSL 2020 matches, only Peshawar Zalmi is a former winner, lifting the trophy in Lahore in 2017, which not only makes these four matches more exciting but also fills the fans with anticipation.
HBL PSL 2020, the biggest cricket spectacle in Pakistan since the 2008 Asia Cup, carries a total prize money of US$1million, including a winner’s award of U$500K along with a glittering and brand new trophy, and a cheque of US$200K for the runner-up.
Fixtures (start times to be confirmed in due course):
Saturday, Nov 14 – Qualifier (Multan Sultans v Karachi Kings), Gaddafi Stadium; Eliminator 1 (Lahore Qalandars v Peshawar Zalmi); Gaddafi Stadium
Sunday, Nov 15 – Eliminator 2 ((loser Qualifier v winner Eliminator 1); Gaddafi Stadium
Tuesday, Nov 17 – Final; Gaddafi Stadium
Points table (as on 15 March 2020 after 30 league matches)
| Team |
Played |
Won |
Lost |
NR |
Points |
NNR |
| Multan Sultans |
10 |
6 |
2 |
2 |
14 |
1.031 |
| Karachi Kings |
10 |
5 |
4 |
1 |
11 |
-0.19 |
| Lahore Qalandars |
10 |
5 |
5 |
0 |
10 |
-0.072 |
| Peshawar Zalmi |
10 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
9 |
-0.055 |
| Quetta Gladiators |
10 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
9 |
-0.722 |
| Islamabad United |
10 |
3 |
6 |
1 |
7 |
0.185 |
