RAWALPINDI (Kashmir English): With the start of PSL X with LQ vs IU match, the weather has also taken a turn. A fresh westerly wave is currently affecting the upper regions of Pakistan and is expected to persist for the next 12 to 18 hours.
As of today, Rawalpindi has a 20 per cent chances of precipitation, The humidity is 35 per cent and the windspeed is 6mph.
This means that Rawalpindi, the host of PSL X’s first match is also facing windy and sunny weather. Yesterday, the city received rainfall measuring 7mm at Chaklala and 5mm at Shamsabad. However by Saturday, most regions are expected to experience mainly hot and dry conditions.
For today, according to the US based weather channel, AccuWeather the weather today is hot with sunny breaks.
PSL X opening clash: LQ vs IU
The tenth season of Pakistan Super League (PSL) starts today in Rawalpindi where Islamabad United will compete against Lahore Qalandars at 8:30PM. A spectacular opening ceremony taking place at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will kick off multiple weeks of exhilarating cricket competition.
PSL fans will remember this concert night forever because popular singers Ali Zafar and Abida Parveen will perform live at the event alongside other famous Pakistani musicians.
Shadab Khan leads Islamabad United as the franchise that has triumphed three times in PSL history. Lahore Qalandars earned their second PSL championship victory in the PSL through their pacer captain Shaheen Afridi.
The league enhances the spectator experience by implementing Urdu match commentary with ticket raffles and state-of-the-art player-tracking technology. Multiple television channels together with digital platforms will provide live broadcast coverage through 32 high-definition cameras of the tournament.
Team squads for PSL X: LQ vs IU
Each team comes packed with seasoned local and international players. Islamabad United (IU) and Lahore Qalandars (LQ) both boast strong line-ups, including a mix of youth and experience.
Commentary will feature international legends such as former England batsman Alastair Cook and ex-MCC president Mark Nicholas.
LQ vs IU live streaming
The opening match between the high-performing teams, Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United will be available for live streaming for the enthusiastic fans to watch and enjoy.
Platforms like Tapmad, Daraz, Tamasha, Myco, Begin, Fancode, and Sports Central will cover the matches. Asports for English and PTV sports for Urdu commentary, providing fans with a broader experience.
Geo and SKY Sports will broadcast the matches in the UK, while Willow TV will cover the PSL action for North American viewers. Fans in Africa can watch the League matches through Super Sport, while MYCO will broadcast the matches for viewers in North Africa (MENA) region and the Middle East.
