India, March 27 -- The Pakistan Super League 2026, also known as HBL PSL 11, has officially begun, marking the eleventh season of the country's biggest T20 tournament. Organized by the Pakistan Cricket Board, this edition feels bigger and more exciting with the addition of two new teams, Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindi Pindiz.

The tournament runs from March 26 to May 3, 2026, covering 39 days and featuring a total of 44 matches. This includes 40 league games followed by four playoff matches: the Qualifier, Eliminator 1, Eliminator 2, and the Final.

Defending champions Lahore Qalandars, led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, kicked things off against Hyderabad Kingsmen at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Due to the current situation involving regional ...