Rawalpindi braces for potential disruptions as a double-header, featuring Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators, unfolds at Pindi Cricket Stadium in the ongoing Pakistan Super League PSL 9 season nine on March 2.
According to The Weather Channel, a 100% chance of rain is forecasted during the day, accompanied by showers and thunderstorms, with a significant 90% chance of rain at night. The persistent rainfall, continuing from the previous day, has raised concerns about the viability of the scheduled matches.
Met Office officials emphasize the likelihood of rain and thunderstorms on Saturday, with the upcoming rainy spell expected to commence on Friday evening. Saturday, in particular, is anticipated to be the most affected day, heightening uncertainties surrounding the matches.
Pindi Cricket Stadium, known for its vibrant atmosphere during international matches and PSL engagements, typically hosts a packed house, creating a festive ambiance. To accommodate the anticipated crowd, around ten thousand temporary chairs have been installed at the venue for the nine matches it will host in the next ten days.
Despite its reputation for high-scoring encounters, the PCB has directed a departure from the “flat pitches” narrative associated with Pindi Stadium this year. Curators have been instructed to create pitches that offer support to bowlers, aiming to provide a more balanced playing field.
As cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the outcome of the weather conditions, the schedule for PSL 9 matches in Rawalpindi remains subject to potential changes:
- March 2, 2024: Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars, Pindi Cricket Stadium; Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators, Pindi Cricket Stadium
- March 4, 2024: Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi, Pindi Cricket Stadium
- March 5, 2024: Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans, Pindi Cricket Stadium
- March 6, 2024: Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings, Pindi Cricket Stadium; Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars, Pindi Cricket Stadium
- March 7, 2024: Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings, Pindi Cricket Stadium
- March 8, 2024: Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators, Pindi Cricket Stadium
- March 10, 2024: Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans, Pindi Cricket Stadium
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