PCB reschedules two PSL X matches amid heatwave

Dazzling light show at the inauguration ceremony of renovated Gaddafi Stadium Lahore on February 7, 2025. — PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has rescheduled two PSL X matches scheduled to take place at the Multan Cricket Stadium, the board announced in a statement on Sunday.

The afternoon game on May 1 (Thursday) between Multan Sultans and Karachi Kings originally scheduled at the Multan Cricket Stadium will now take place at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore with the first ball to be bowled at 3pm.

This also means Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will now host a double header on May 1, which is also a public holiday (Labour Day).

In the evening, Gaddafi Stadium will host Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators match as per the original schedule, which will begin at 8pm.

Furthermore, the last of Multan-leg match scheduled on May 10 afternoon between Multan Sultans and Quetta Gladiators will now take place on May 11 evening, with the first ball to be bowled at 8pm at the Multan Cricket Stadium.

The decision has been taken after multiple discussions with all stakeholders and keeping in mind the operational ease and recent heat waves in certain parts of the country.

The PCB said tickets bought online for the May 1 encounter earlier scheduled in Multan will be automatically reimbursed in the accounts used at the time of booking.

“Tickets purchased from express centres will have to be physically refunded from TCS outlets to the fans. The inconvenience causes to fans in this regard is regretted,” it added.

Spectators can now enjoy the double header in Lahore with the same ticket earlier purchased for the evening match.

Additionally, the fans who have already purchased tickets for May 10 fixture can use them for the next day (11 May).

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