HBL-PSL-11 set to start without spectators today

LAHORE: The HBL Pakistan Super League 11 is set to upgrade the view-from-home experience for the fans in Pakistan and Worldwide as it brings several broadcast production enhancements for the season starting from Thursday (today). In the opening match, Lahore Qalandars will face Hyderabad Kingsmen. The match will start at 7: 00pm at the Gaddafi stadium without spectators due to austerity drive. Apart from having an exclusive Urdu commentary panel, the Urdu feed will also have dedicated cameras, studio shows, highlights and features. It will be the first time that the HBL-PSL will deliver an exclusive, first-ever, Urdu Studio in order to engage maximum fans. In the upcoming edition, Hawk-Eye’s services include all Decision Review System (DRS) enhancements. The data on six distance and ball apex height will be displayed on the screen as part of the Off-bat visualisations. Through capturing the bio-mechanical movements including limbs and bat movement of the players at the crease, the fans will be told stories quicker and in a more scientific way, while they enjoy cricketing action from home. The player tracking technology was introduced in the previous edition, but it will return with more cutting-edge features like real time field plot and 3D stadium animation during the live broadcast. In sync with top-drawer sports productions, augmented reality and virtual reality graphics will feature frequently during the coverage. The HBL- PSL-11 will also have bespoke designed on-air graphics that reflect the freshness of the #NewEra. Enhanced data analytics will provide in-depth statistics and information about the teams and players in action. Moreover, the Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the tickets refund policy for HBL Pakistan Super League 11. As per policy, all ticket holders who purchased tickets online for HBL PSL 11 will receive refunds automatically through the original payment method used at the time of booking. This includes payments made via debit cards, credit cards, JazzCash, and Easypaisa. The refund process is scheduled to commence on 30th March 2026 and is expected to be completed within 15 working days. Copyright Business Recorder, 2026

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