The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday confirmed that the remaining eight fixtures of the HBL Pakistan Super League X will now take place in the UAE.
The PCB issued a formal statement on Friday, confirming the relocation of the league’s final phase, which was originally scheduled to be played across Rawalpindi, Multan and Lahore.
The board said a new schedule with updated venues and dates would be shared soon.
🚨 Remaining fixtures of #HBLPSLX have been shifted to the UAE 🚨
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) May 8, 2025
The exact schedule will be shared in due course 🏏
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PCB Chair Mohsin Naqvi said the decision was made in response to what he called an “extremely irresponsible and dangerous Indian act” targeting the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
“This was manifestly done to disrupt the ongoing HBL Pakistan Super League X,” said Naqvi. “To ensure the safety of our domestic and international players, who are our precious guests, we have decided to move the remaining matches to the UAE.”
He added that the mental well-being of the players was a key consideration, and that the PCB remained committed to the continuity of the tournament.
“As a responsible organisation that has overcome adversities repeatedly, it was important for us to safeguard the interests of cricket and ensure that the league continues to thrive,” Naqvi said.
The matches now to be held in the UAE include:
- Karachi Kings v Peshawar Zalmi
- Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars
- Islamabad United v Karachi Kings
- Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators
- Qualifier
- Eliminator 1
- Eliminator 2
- Final
The PCB concluded by urging all stakeholders to stand by the board as it works to complete the tournament successfully.
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