LAHORE: Pakistan Super League (PSL) CEO Salman Naseer has said that the preparations for the closing ceremony of the tournament are in full swing and rehearsals are going on ahead of the final.
Speaking to PCB Digital, Naseer said that the stage setup for the ceremony is going on smoothly and all the arrangements are being finalised.
He asked fans to reach the stadium by 6:30pm for the final so they don’t miss the start of the closing ceremony and the build-up to the match.
“We request the fans to reach the stadium by 6:30 pm for the final,” said Salman Naseer.
Naseer further confirmed that the winning team will take the PSL trophy on a city tour, giving fans in the champions’ home city an opportunity to celebrate the win.
Reflecting on recent matches, he praised the turnout during the Karachi qualifiers, noting that local supporters surpassed previous attendance records with their strong presence.
“The passion and enthusiasm of the fans during the qualifiers in Karachi was very encouraging,” he said.
He added that at one point the crowd was so large that the organizers had to temporarily close the gates of the stadium to manage entry and ensure security.
“At one point during the Karachi qualifier, we had to close the gates because of the huge crowd,” he noted.
PSL 11 is drawing to a close as debutants Hyderabad Kingsmen face Shadab Khan-led Islamabad United in Eliminator 2.
Hyderabad Kingsmen advanced after beating Multan Sultans in Eliminator 1, while Islamabad United lost to Peshawar Zalmi in the qualifiers.
Peshawar Zalmi have already secured their place in the final and will face the winner of Eliminator 2 in the PSL 11 final on Sunday.