The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the prize money for the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), set to begin on April 11 with a glittering opening ceremony followed by a match between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars.
This season’s winners will receive USD 500,000 along with the Luminara Trophy, while the runners-up will be awarded USD 200,000.
The PCB stated that all six teams will be vying not only for the title but also for a share in the prize pool, as the tournament celebrates its tenth anniversary.
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The competition, which will run until May 18, features 34 matches across four major venues.
Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will host 13 games, including both Eliminators and the final. Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is scheduled to stage 11 matches, including the first Qualifier on May 13.
Meanwhile, Karachi’s National Bank Stadium and Multan Cricket Stadium will each host five games.
Three double-headers have also been planned—two on Saturdays and one on Labour Day, May 1.
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Earlier in the day, an official media conference brought together captains of the participating teams, who shared messages of support and unity ahead of the tournament.
However, Karachi Kings captain David Warner was notably absent from the event.
In Warner’s absence, vice-captain Hasan Ali represented the team. According to team management, the Australian batter chose to focus on a crucial training session instead.
The press event was attended by Mohammad Rizwan (Multan Sultans), Shaheen Shah Afridi (Lahore Qalandars), Babar Azam (Peshawar Zalmi), Shadab Khan (Islamabad United), and Saud Shakeel (Quetta Gladiators), all of whom expressed optimism ahead of what promises to be a memorable PSL season.