The remaining 20 games of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 will be held in Abu Dhabi from June 9 to June 24, PSL confirmed through a media release on Thursday (June 3).

“There will be six double-headers – five of them during the preliminary round and the sixth on 21 June, when Qualifier and Eliminator 1 matches will be played. These matches will start at 1700 UAE time (1800 PKT time) and 2200 UAE time (2300 PKT time), respectively, while the single-headers will begin at 2000 UAE time (2100 PKT time),” PSL said in a statement.

The 6th edition of Pakistan Super League was postponed in March due to positive COVID-19 cases in bio-bubbles.

“On 9 June, fourth-placed Lahore Qalandars will meet third-placed Islamabad United in what will be the 15th match of the tournament,” it added.

PCB further said the second leg of the tournament got delayed due to logistical and operational challenges that were beyond control.

However, the released schedule will allow the sides sufficient time to train, practice and gear up for the biggest prize in Pakistan’s cricket calendar.

With this development, Pakistan men’s side will now depart for Manchester from UAE on June 25.

Pakistan are due to play three ODIs and as many T20Is during the England tour from July 8 to July 20.

“To make this schedule work in the best interest of the event, players, commercial partners and franchises, the PCB, in consultation with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), has agreed to delay the departure of the Pakistan men’s side’s players and players support personnel from Abu Dhabi to 25 June,” PSL said.

PSL 2021 schedule for Abu Dhabi-leg (all matches at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium):

 3-8 June - Practice

9 June - Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United

10 June - Multan Sultans v Karachi Kings; Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars

11 June - Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators

12 June - Quetta Gladiators v Peshawar Zalmi

13 June - Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars; Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi

14 June - Islamabad United v Karachi Kings

15 June - Quetta Gladiators v Lahore Qalandars; Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings

16 June - Multan Sultans v Quetta Gladiators

17 June - Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi; Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars

18 June - Multan Sultans v Lahore Qalandars

19 June - Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings; Multan Sultans v Islamabad United

20 June - Practice          

21 Jun - Qualifier (1 v 2); Eliminator 1 (3 v 4)

22 Jun - Eliminator 2 (loser Qualifier v winner Eliminator 1)

23 June – Rest/practice

24 Jun – Final