NEW DELHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has confirmed that fans will be allowed to attend the 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL) final.Naqvi, who also serves as the country’s interior minister, said on social media that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had “graciously approved” the attendance of spectators for the May 3 final to be held in Lahore.The 2026 PSL season was earlier played behind closed doors after authorities urged restrictions on public movement due to soaring fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict.
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“We didn’t play good cricket” – Mahela Jayawardene after MI’s biggest IPL loss vs CSKAmid the situation, Pakistan’s government advised citizens to limit travel and work from home as part of a wider effort to manage fuel consumption.Naqvi said that while Sharif was inclined to allow fans into the stadium, the prime minister also stressed that austerity measures to reduce fuel consumption remained in place across the country.On the cricket front, Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi, Multan Sultans and three-time champions Islamabad United have secured their place in the play-offs ahead of next week’s knockout stage.
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Defending champions Lahore Qalandars, newcomers Hyderabad Kingmen and Karachi Kings are still fighting for the fourth and final spot in the playoffs.
