The inaugural Pakistan Junior League (PJL) edition’s schedule was released by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which would be held at Lahore’s historic Gaddafi Stadium.
On Thursday, October 6 under the GSL lights, the inaugural match of the competition between Gujranwala Giants and Mardan Warriors will go down in history as a first of its kind.
On October 7, Bahawalpur Royals will take on Hyderabad Hunters which will also be played in the night.
The 15-day event will feature a total of 19 matches, including 15 round matches, four playoffs, and the title match on October 21.?Five games in the single-league format will be played by each of the six clubs (one against each of the five teams).
Four double-headers will be played in the inaugural edition, all on weekdays, to give local cricket fans an extensive opportunity to watch the next generation of stars play under the supervision of team mentors Sir Vivian Richards (Gwadar Sharks), Shahid Afridi (Mardan Warriors), Shoaib Malik (Gujranwala Giants), Imran Tahir (Bahawalpur Royals), Daren Sammy (Hyderabad Hunters), and Colin Munro (Rawalpindi Raiders).
The tournament’s first match will be played between the Rawalpindi Raiders and the Gwadar Sharks on the first doubleheader day (Saturday, October 8). The second game of the day will feature Gujranwala Giants vs. Bahawalpur Royals.
There are 15 games that will be played under lights in addition to the day-night matches. The night games (single-headers) begin at 8pm, while the day-night games begin at 3:30pm. At 8 o’clock, the tournament final will begin as well.
The National High-Performance Centre in Lahore is now hosting the Engro Cricket Coaching Project as part of the PCB Pathway Program, where the local players are continuing their PJL preparation.
At the start of the tournament support period, which starts on September 28, the international players will join their respective teams. In the first week of October, the international mentors will begin working with their teams. During the event support period, all six teams will begin practicing with their squads and coaching staff.
Pakistan Junior League 2022 Schedule: (Matches to be played at the Gaddafi Stadium)
6 October Gujranwala Giants vs Mardan Warriors