The second phase of PSL 11 is set to shift to Karachi this week, bringing a fresh wave of high-octane cricket to the National Bank Stadium. As the tournament reaches this critical juncture, teams are beginning their transit and training schedules to adapt to the coastal conditions.
Team Arrival Schedule
To prepare for the Karachi leg, teams are arriving in the city in two waves:
- Monday, April 6: Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators are scheduled to arrive today to begin their local acclimatization.
- Tuesday, April 7: The Multan Sultans and Rawalpindiz will follow, arriving in Karachi tomorrow.
Second Phase Launch & Opening Fixture
The Karachi phase officially kicks off on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
- The Opener: Hyderabad Kingsmen vs. Peshawar Zalmi
- Time: 8:00 PM (Night Match)
- Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
The April 9 Double-Header
Fans are in for a massive day of cricket this Thursday with two blockbuster clashes scheduled:
- Match 1 (2:30 PM): Defending champions Lahore Qalandars vs. Islamabad United.
- Match 2 (7:00 PM): Karachi Kings vs. Peshawar Zalmi.
Training & Preparations
Intensive practice sessions are already underway at the Hanif Muhammad Regional High Performance Center:
- Morning Session: Peshawar Zalmi and the newly formed Hyderabad Kingsmen conducted their second major training drills, focusing on net sessions for power-hitting and death-bowling.
- Afternoon Session: Home favorites Karachi Kings and rivals Lahore Qalandars took to the field.
- National Pride: In a display of team unity, the Lahore Qalandars followed the tradition of the Pakistan national team by hoisting the national flag on the ground before commencing their drills.
Current Tournament Standing (Quick View)
| Team | Recent Result | Key Highlight |
| Karachi Kings | Won by 5 wkts vs Pindi | Unbeaten in their last 3 games. |
| Multan Sultans | Won by 6 wkts vs Quetta | Steve Smith in peak form (53 runs). |
| Islamabad United | Won by 8 wkts vs Quetta | Sameer Minhas & Shadab’s 128-run stand. |
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