RAWALPINDI: The glittering opening ceremony of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10th edition held at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, with hundreds of fans in attendance.

The night promised a blend of music, fireworks, and cricketing excitement as PSL kicks off its landmark season in style. This is the first time that Rawalpindi will host the first game of the league.

The opening ceremony included a range of exciting performances, including renowned Sufi music artist Abida Parveen, a cultural act by Ali Zafar, and a contemporary performance by Young Stunners, according to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

In addition, the singers of the HBL PSL X anthem, Abrar ul Haq, Ali Zafar, Natasha Baig, and Talha Anjum will also perform.

Following the ceremony, defending champions Islamabad United will take on two-time winners of the trophy, Lahore Qalandars, in the opening match of the tournament.

The 34-match tournament comprises three double headers scheduled on April 12, May 1 and May 10, while the remaining fixtures will take place across Karachi, Lahore, Multan and Rawalpindi.

The six teams will lock horns to take away the $500,000 prize money set for the winners, while the runners-up will be awarded $200,000. The PSL X Draft, which took place on January 13, gave the six franchises an opportunity to refurbish their squads ahead of the historic tenth edition.