PSL 8 final rescheduled to Saturday as PCB anticipates rain in Lahore

In light of the adverse weather forecasted for the next few days, the Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to move the HBL PSL 8 final from Sunday, March 19 to Saturday, March 18. The match will take place at the Gaddafi Stadium, with Sunday and Monday serving as backup days.

According to Najam Sethi, Chair of PCB Management Committee, the HBL PSL 8 is a significant event for all the teams, who strive to make it to the final and win the Supernova Trophy. Cricket fans eagerly anticipate this momentous occasion as well.

Rain looms over the HBL PSL 8 Final. @TheRealPCB and Franchises are anxious that the Final should not be disrupted. Therefore, we have decided to reschedule the HBL PSL Final from 19 Mar '23 to Saturday, 18 Mar '23. Tickets already purchased for the Final will remain valid.

— Najam Sethi (@najamsethi) March 16, 2023

𝗛𝗕𝗟 𝗣𝗦𝗟 𝟴 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 (𝟭𝟴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵)
⏰ 7 PM PKT
🏟️Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
🎟️Tickets bought for 19th March will be valid for the 18th of March

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— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 16, 2023

Given the available information about the bad weather forecast, it is a prudent and proactive decision to make use of the off-day and play the final on Saturday. This way, two reserve days will be available in case the match cannot be completed or played on Saturday, rather than the traditional one day.

The PCB has consulted with the Play-off teams, who are in agreement with the decision to reschedule the final.

Additionally, the cricket board assures fans that there will be no inconvenience caused by the change. Tickets purchased for Sunday’s match will remain valid for the rescheduled final on Saturday.