India, March 26 -- The 2026 edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) kicks off today, March 26, in Lahore, with the opening match featuring defending champions Lahore Qalandars against the new franchise Hyderabad Kingsmen at Gaddafi Stadium.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had earlier revised the PSL 2026 schedule. Shaheen Shah Afridi will captain Lahore Qalandars as they aim to defend their title. Qalandars, who have reached the final in four of the last six PSL seasons, are grouped with arch-rivals Karachi Kings, Quetta Gladiators, and Peshawar Zalmi. Each team in this group will play the others twice and face teams from the opposite group once.

The Lahore Qalandars had a mixed campaign in the previous Pakistan Super League edition...