The much-anticipated anthem for season 9 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), featuring renowned singers Ali Zafar and Aima Baig, has been unveiled.
Dubbed “Khul k Khel,” the anthem was written, composed, and produced by Ali Zafar. The accompanying video showcases snippets of all six teams and highlights from previous editions.
Listen PSL 9 Anthem here:
Described as the “ultimate banger of the season,” the anthem invites fans to embrace the spirit of the game and celebrate with gusto. The PSL season 9 is slated to kick off on February 17, 2024, at the PCB’s headquarters in Lahore. The opening match will see Lahore Qalandars, the two-time champions, take on Islamabad United, winners of the 2016 and 2018 editions.
This premier cricketing extravaganza will unfold across four cities—Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi—culminating in the final at Karachi’s National Bank Stadium on March 18. With a total of 34 T20 matches, the tournament will feature six teams competing for glory.
Throughout the competition, Karachi will host 11 matches, including the Qualifier, two Eliminators, and the final. Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi will each serve as venues for nine matches. Multan, known as the city of saints, will witness five matches.
Aima Baig melodious voice adds to the excitement of the anthem, setting the stage for an electrifying season of cricketing action.
PSL 9 Schedule complete schedule
- February 17, 2024 Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
- February 18, 2024, Quetta Gladiators v Peshawar Zalmi, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore; Multan Sultans v Karachi Kings, Multan Cricket Stadium
- February 19, 2024 Lahore Qalandars v Quetta Gladiators, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
- February 20, 2024 Multan Sultans v Islamabad United, Multan Cricket Stadium
- February 21, 2024 Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore; Multan Sultans v Lahore Qalandars, Multan Cricket Stadium
- February 22, 2024 Quetta Gladiators v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
- February 23, 2024 Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi, Multan Cricket Stadium
- February 24, 2024 Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
- February 25, 2024, Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators, Multan Cricket Stadium; Lahore Qalandars v Peshawar Zalmi, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
- February 26, 2024 Peshawar Zalmi v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
- February 27, 2024 Lahore Qalandars v Multan Sultans, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
- February 28, 2024, Karachi Kings v Islamabad United, National Bank Stadium
- February 29, 2024, Karachi Kings v Quetta Gladiators, National Bank Stadium
- March 2, 2024, Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars, Pindi Cricket Stadium; Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators, Pindi Cricket Stadium
- March 3, 2024, Karachi Kings v Multan Sultans, National Bank Stadium
- March 4, 2024, Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi, Pindi Cricket Stadium
- March 5, 2024, Peshawar Zalmi v Multan Sultans, Pindi Cricket Stadium
- March 6, 2024 Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings, Pindi Cricket Stadium; Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars, Pindi Cricket Stadium
- March 7, 2024, Islamabad United v Karachi Kings, Pindi Cricket Stadium
- March 8, 2024, Peshawar Zalmi v Quetta Gladiators, Pindi Cricket Stadium
- March 9, 2024, Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars, National Bank Stadium
- March 10, 2024, Islamabad United v Multan Sultans, Pindi Cricket Stadium; Quetta Gladiators v Lahore Qalandars, National Bank Stadium
- March 11, 2024, Karachi Kings v Peshawar Zalmi, National Bank Stadium
- March 12, 2024, Quetta Gladiators v Multan Sultans, National Bank Stadium
- March 14, 2024 Qualifier (1 v 2), National Bank Stadium
- March 15, 2024, Eliminator 1 (3 v 4), National Bank Stadium
- March 16, 2024, Eliminator 2 (Eliminator Winner v Qualifier Runner-up), National Bank Stadium
- March 18, 2024 Final, National Bank Stadium
