{"id":8128,"date":"2026-05-05T20:02:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T20:02:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsmakers.com.pk\/en\/?p=8128"},"modified":"2026-05-05T20:02:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T20:02:50","slug":"psl-12-will-be-bigger-and-better-pcb-chairman-mohsin-naqvi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsmakers.com.pk\/en\/sports\/psl-12-will-be-bigger-and-better-pcb-chairman-mohsin-naqvi\/8128\/","title":{"rendered":"PSL 12 Will Be Bigger and Better: PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Web Desk<\/strong>
May 6, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LAHORE<\/strong> \u2013 Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has made a major announcement for Pakistan Super League fans, revealing that new cities will be added as venues for next year’s edition of the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking after the conclusion of HBL PSL 11, which saw Peshawar Zalmi crowned champions in front of a record-breaking crowd at Gaddafi Stadium, Naqvi promised that PSL 12 will be even bigger and better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘New Cities Will Get Hosting Rights’<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“PSL 12 will be larger and improved. More cities in Pakistan will also get hosting rights,”<\/strong> Naqvi announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The PSL 11 final at Gaddafi Stadium witnessed a historic turnout, with the venue completely sold out. The record attendance of 32,461 spectators was the highest for any PSL match in the tournament’s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gratitude to Lahore Crowd<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naqvi specifically thanked the people of Lahore for their passionate support throughout the tournament, especially during the final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The people of Lahore have proven their love for cricket. They watched the match with incredible discipline and supported both teams wholeheartedly,”<\/strong> the PCB Chairman said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PSL 11: A Resounding Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

PSL 11 was widely regarded as one of the most successful editions of the tournament. Key highlights included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Achievement<\/th>Detail<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Record Final Attendance<\/strong><\/td>32,461 fans at Gaddafi Stadium<\/td><\/tr>
Host Cities<\/strong><\/td>Lahore and Karachi<\/td><\/tr>
Champions<\/strong><\/td>Peshawar Zalmi (2nd title)<\/td><\/tr>
Debut Franchise<\/strong><\/td>Hyderabad Kings Men (reached final)<\/td><\/tr>
Viewership<\/strong><\/td>Record-breaking broadcast numbers<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

New Venues for PSL 12<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While specific cities have not yet been named, the inclusion of new venues marks a significant expansion from PSL 11, which was restricted to only two host cities (Lahore and Karachi) due to austerity measures amid the Middle East crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Potential cities that could be included in PSL 12:<\/p>\n\n\n\n