Atif Aslam Returns as Lead Voice for PSL 11 Anthem

KARACHI: The Pakistan Super League has confirmed that Atif Aslam will return as the lead singer for the official anthem of PSL 11, just weeks before the tournament begins on March 26 and runs until May 3. The league shared the news on its official social media platforms, captioning the announcement: "A new era. A legendary voice. Atif Aslam leads the HBL PSL anthem."

This marks Aslam’s second appearance as the headliner for the PSL anthem. He previously led the seventh season’s song, 'Agay Dekh', alongside Aima Baig.

Expanded PSL 11 Line-up and Schedule

The upcoming edition will span 39 days and feature eight teams, including two new franchises: Pindiz and the Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen, joining the six original sides. Defending champions Lahore Qalandars will open the tournament against Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen at home on March 26.

Each team will play ten group-stage matches, with the top four progressing to the playoffs. The final is scheduled for May 3 at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, while May 4 has been reserved as a contingency day if needed.

Fixtures and Venues

PSL 11 will include six double-headers, three of which will be hosted at Gaddafi Stadium. Matches will take place across six cities: Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, and Peshawar. Faisalabad and Peshawar will host PSL fixtures for the first time.

Gaddafi Stadium will host the most matches at 15, followed by Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium with 11, Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad with seven, National Bank Stadium in Karachi with six, and Multan Cricket Stadium with four. Peshawar’s Imran Khan Cricket Stadium will host a single fixture between Peshawar Zalmi and Pindiz on March 28.