With less than one day left for PSL to begin, cricket is in the air! From people rooting for their favourite teams to killer banter to the beauty of the stadium, people just can’t keep calm!
1 Day to go. #PSL5 #PSLV #PSL2020 @thePSLt20 pic.twitter.com/oTTN7F9LKD
— idreessharif (@idreessharif4) February 19, 2020
We’re making history!
Journey of Pakistan Super League —🇵🇰
2016: Zero match in Pakistan
2017: Final at Lahore
2018: 3 matches in Lahore/Karachi
2019: 8 matches in Karachi
2020: Completely in Pakistan ie Rawalpindi/Karachi/Multan/LahoreThankYou PCB!
ThankYou PSL Franchises!
ThankYou PSL Fans!🎉#PSL5 pic.twitter.com/7dQFk109c4— Abdulwahab Gul (@abdulwahab_gul) February 16, 2020
Woohoo, this country and it’s passion for cricket remains unmatched!
I visited tcs head office Lahore today for tickets of #PSL5 and was surprised to see that 80% tickets of matches in Lahore are already sold out. Let me tell you this psl is going to be a massive success story in terms of crowd. #PSL2020 pic.twitter.com/wDFzYPqUeX
— Dr. Shahid Khan (@AnalysisWithSIK) February 12, 2020
Absolutely!
This year Psl is going to be one of the best season of PSL 😍#PSL5 pic.twitter.com/4gi47ucVnS
— Usama speaks Cricket 🏏 (@LeoUsamaa) February 11, 2020
Danny Morrison was excited to see the entire series being held in Pakistan:
Nearly tee-off time with #PSL5 in crazy @Karachi 👏🙏🕺Looking forward to more high octane T20… 🏏🤸🏽👏 First edition to be completely back in Pak 👊🏻👍🕺🙏 #rippa! @PSL_Twenty20 @TheRealPCB @ImranKhanPTI #youknowit 😬
— Danny Morrison (@SteelyDan66) February 18, 2020
Darren Sammy toh jaan hai PSL ki:
What a fantastic ambassador Darren Sammy has been for Pakistan cricket, Peshawar Zalmi and Pakistan Super League #PSL5 #Cricket pic.twitter.com/LI5WRSzw9v
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) February 15, 2020
People were loving the stadium:
Karachi stadium is looking so beautiful 😍😍😘😘 so we will go to watching in the stadium will you go? Good work on the park #PSL5#PSLV pic.twitter.com/xW1B28wYEY
— Abdul Samad🇵🇰 (@Shalmeen24) February 19, 2020
Lush Green outfield of NSK 🏟️ 😍
#PSL5 #HBLPSL5 pic.twitter.com/f656j7Dcll
— Abid (@Abid88118582) February 19, 2020
Our very favourite girls!
Pesenters will be Erin Holland and Zainab Abbas for our #PSL5 pic.twitter.com/umGoJDOZxZ
— Mishi (@Mishi827) February 12, 2020
Appreciation was pouring in from all across the globe:
Wow! Legendary @ProfDeano is all praise for PM Imran Khan. #PSLV #HBLPSLV #PSL5 pic.twitter.com/Y2ENiMxQPy
— حق ۔۔۔۔ سچ (@turk1az) February 17, 2020
Spider cams were introduced:
LATEST UPDATE: Spider Cam has been installed at National Stadium, Karachi, it will be used first time in Pakistan.
It will be used for two way communication b/w commentator and player #PSL5 #HBLPSLV #Cricket #Pakistan #Karachi #PSL2020 #SpiderCam pic.twitter.com/VJMBK7zkKC
— Syed Mohib (@IsyedMohib) February 18, 2020
Hoping the prediction comes true!
Here we go with my @thePSLt20. #PSL2020 #PSL5 #HBLPSL5 #HBLPSLV predictions:
Winners: Karachi Kings*
Runners Up: Peshawar Zalmi
Semis: Quetta Gladiators, Multan Sultans
5th: Islamabad United
6th: Lahore Qalandars* @ProfDeano to work his magic with local players
— Ian Pont (@Ponty100mph) February 18, 2020
People were excited:
Kids wait for PSL 5 OPENING CEREMONY 🙂
Legends wait for PSL IN OWN CITY 😮
Ultra Legends wait for MISBAH👊 v SARFARAZ 💪
1st MATCH OF #PSL5 pic.twitter.com/moDBkd7slB— Mishi (@Mishi827) February 10, 2020
Can’t wait to see the final outcome:
Artists Rehearsal Firing on the eve of World’s Biggest T20 League 🔥 🔥 !! #PSL5 #PSL2020 pic.twitter.com/MiSOF0AiJI
— Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88cricket) February 18, 2020
Hum bhi hain!
Am i the only one here who's supporting karachi kings in #PSL5 👀
— R. (@iNoahyou) February 18, 2020
A majestic moment to witness!
For what will be the first-ever trophy unveiling ceremony on Pakistani soil, squash legend Jahangir Khan will bring the PSL 2020 trophy at the National Stadium Karachi on Wednesday 19th February for its unveiling #PSL5
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) February 16, 2020
Details of the winning amount were shared:
#PSL2020 will carry a total prize money of US$1million.
The winners will collect US$500,000 while the runners-up will receive US$200,000.
US$80,000 will be equally distributed to player of the tournament, best batsman, best bowler and Spirit of Cricket. #PSLV #PSL5
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) February 18, 2020
Yar 😂
#PSL5 pic.twitter.com/X34Y8IsqAM
— Bilal Ahmed Shah (@BilalShahBAS) February 19, 2020
#PSL5 pic.twitter.com/D8mgk61a9O
— Mudasir Hussain Toorri (@mudasirtoori72) February 19, 2020
Yaaaaas!
KARACHI KINGS AND QUETTA GLADIATORS HAVE MY MF HEART AND INSHALLAH ONE OF THEM WIN THE #PSL5 TROPHY
— Laiba Kazmi (@cinnamonmatty) February 19, 2020
Now that’s some confidence!
Karachi Quetta Islamabad Peshawar and Multan are not dragged on the streets of Lahore, then my name isn't chirs Lynn 😂😂
Qalandars#PSL5#PSLV#PSL pic.twitter.com/Qt1yadsKeH— Abdul Samad🇵🇰 (@Shalmeen24) February 19, 2020
There were analysis and favourites already:
#PSL5 is a battle of openers. QG (Watson and Roy), PZ (Kamran and Banton), IU (Ronchi and Munro), LQ (Fakhar and Lyn), MS (Vince and Shan), KK (Babar and Shrajeel). Which one is your favourite??
My favourtie pair is that of Babar and Sharjeel.#PAKvBAN pic.twitter.com/bcEzC2ohdL— Dr. Shahid Khan (@AnalysisWithSIK) February 10, 2020
You go, Wahab!
Wahab Riaz "Whoever plays cricket goes through ups and downs. I don't get scared & I take everything as a challenge. Until I have life in me and the junoon to play for Pakistan, I will make comebacks and perform whenever I get a chance" #Cricket #PSL5
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) February 18, 2020
People were sharing pictures of their favourite teams practicing:
Boom boom is practicing in Multan Cricket Stadium .Ready to hit long long sixes.#PSL5 pic.twitter.com/Cjs67mWaeU
— Muhammad Noman (@Nomancricket29) February 18, 2020
Rehearsals in full swing:
#HBLPSLV opening ceremony rehearsals are underway at National Stadium, Karachi.#Cricket #Pakistan #Karachi #PSL5 #NationalStadium #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/1rEq6Jayiv
— Syed Mohib (@IsyedMohib) February 15, 2020
Many were in disbelief at how good the stadium looked:
Gosh Cant believe this is national stadium Karachi 🤤😍#Tayyarhain #psl5 pic.twitter.com/Y5yDVhFeZL
— Usama speaks Cricket 🏏 (@LeoUsamaa) February 18, 2020
Hahaha, the banter is already on!
Watch the #PSL5 and find out!
Does KFC tell you what their 11 secret herbs and spices are? 🤷♂️ https://t.co/wkh3fVyq4R— Dean Jones AM (@ProfDeano) February 11, 2020
Memes were already flowing in:
BILKUL #PSL5 pic.twitter.com/Oq0X2uucB0
— Raجa🇵🇰 💕 (@MEMESBYRAJA123) February 19, 2020
Hum #TayyarHain!
Karachi is Ready For Opening Ceremony#TayyarHain #PSL5 pic.twitter.com/BDbEiZtIEz
— Farrukh🇵🇰 (@AbyyLay) February 17, 2020
This man always wins our hearts!
Retweet this if you want to ses this man happy this PSL#PSL5#PSL2020 pic.twitter.com/u31od224kQ
— PakistanSuperLeague #PSL5 #PSL2020 #PSLV (@PSLt20_HBLPSL) February 12, 2020
Boys are in their best form:
Ben Cutting and Shane Watson in NSK #PSL5 pic.twitter.com/KpbgabNrcQ
— Muhammad Noman (@Nomancricket29) February 17, 2020
All about the great commentary panel!
Commentary Panel for #PSL5 — 🎙️
Ramiz Raja, Micheal Slater, Alan Wilkins, Mark Butcher, HD Ackerman, Waqar Younis, Bazid Khan, Urooj Mumtaz, Dany Morrison, Jonty Rhodes, Dirk Nannes, Kass Naidoo, Dominic Cork. Meanwhile presenters will be Erin Holland and Zainab Abbas.
— Arfa Feroz Zake (@ArfaSays_) February 12, 2020
Many!
And there are many awaiting eyes for #PSL5 #PSLV #PSL2020 pic.twitter.com/Z0KJpMP3IV
— Warda Khawaja (@warda_writes) February 12, 2020
People were welcoming their favourite players to the country:
Welcome to pakistan @TBanton18 cant wait to see you in yellow #PSL5 pic.twitter.com/7q5vs22GgO
— Wazir (@156kmh) February 11, 2020
Welcome to all the International Players coming to our #PeacefulPakistan for #PSL5. After successful completion of #KabaddiWC2020 being the #Champions, this is the new era of showing the world about #SportsRevivalInPakistan. Welcome #PSL2020. 💓🌍🇵🇰💓👍 pic.twitter.com/MYr96Xb284
— Kami Malik (@KamiMalik101) February 19, 2020
Some had their own reasons for watching the matches:
Some good days are coming ❤️😍#PSL5 #TayyarHain pic.twitter.com/sTORgkbMxV
— Nohaib Ahmed Khan ☠️ (@AhmedNohaib) February 11, 2020
What team are you supporting? Let us know in the comments below!