PSL could clash with IPL next year

KARACHI: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) could clash with the Indian Premier League (IPL) next year, according to sources.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering three windows to hold PSL 2025 but among them the most ideal one is clashing with IPL in April and May.

Sources added that the PCB is pondering over the pros and cons of holding the league alongside IPL.

The second window is three weeks in February since the event can’t be held in March due to the ICC Champions Trophy, which will be hosted by Pakistan. However, that will clash with the ODI triangular series in Pakistan in February which involves New Zealand and South Africa as well.

The third window is around the Asia Cup in September 2025.

Further discussion on the window for PSL next year will take place at the next council meeting.

PSL 9 in full flow

With one round match to go between Quetta Gladiators and Multan Sultans today, the PSL 9 action will move to playoffs from March 14.

Zalmi are at the top with 13 points and regardless of the result between Gladiators and Sultans, Babar Azam's side will play Qualifier 1.

On the other hand, the winner of Gladiators and Sultans will face Zalmi. If Gladiators win, they will finish on 13 points while Sultans securing victory would take them to 14 points.

Meanwhile, Islamabad United will play Eliminator and the loser of Gladiators and Sultans will be the other team.

Karachi Kings and defending champions Lahore Qalandars were knocked out of the race for the playoffs.