KARACHI: The sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) kicked off with a glitzy opening ceremony here at National Stadium Karachi, ARY News reported.
The opening ceremony, which was reportedly recorded in Istanbul, Turkey, started with the national anthem of Pakistan followed by fireworks. PSL 6 Anthem artists Naseebo Lal, Young Stunners, Aima Baig performed in an opening ceremony.
🎇 🎆 #MatchDikhao l #HBLPSL6 #KKvQG pic.twitter.com/IGjyVcUd3t
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) February 20, 2021
Defending champions Karachi Kings will lock horns with former champions Quetta Gladiators in the opening match of Pakistan Super League 2021 which will take place at the National Stadium today.
The match will start at 8:00 pm.
Comprehensive security arrangements have been made for conducting the event. Only 7,500 fans will be able to witness the matches at NSK due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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This is the second time that all matches are scheduled to be played in Pakistan including the 3 playoffs and the final match.
In total, 34 matches will be played during the month-long tournament that will conclude on 22nd March with the final to be played in Gaddafi Stadium Lahore.
Here’s a complete schedule of Karachi Kings’ matches;
Here’s the Match Schedule of 👑 #KarachiKings in #HBLPSL6 🏏
Starting from 20th February at #NationalStadiumKarachi 🏟️#KarachiKings #YehHaiKarachi #ChampionsKaKarachi pic.twitter.com/TzkMOCcKMp— Karachi Kings (@KarachiKingsARY) February 12, 2021
Karachi Kings squad: Aamer Yamin, Arshad Iqbal, Babar Azam, Colin Ingram, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir, Sharjeel Khan, Waqas Maqsood, Chadwick Walton, Dan Christian, Danish Aziz, Joe Clarke, Mohammad Nabi, Mohammad Ilyas, Noor Ahmed, Qasim Akram, Zeeshan Malik.