Cricket fever is set to grip the city once again as Peshawar gears up to host a thrilling exhibition match between Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators at the iconic Arbab Niaz Stadium on April 8, 2025. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the event as part of its larger plan to bring back top-tier cricket to the region and reconnect with passionate fans in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

This special fixture comes just days before the much-awaited Pakistan Super League Season 10 (PSL X), which kicks off on April 11 and runs until May 18, 2025. By staging this match in Peshawar, the PCB is not only creating buzz ahead of the main event but also reinforcing its mission to expand cricket’s reach across Pakistan.

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The upcoming game also reflects a growing momentum behind Peshawar’s push to become a PSL host city. Javed Afridi, the owner of Peshawar Zalmi, has long championed the idea of bringing league matches to the city. His appeals to PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi have finally paid off, with the exhibition match being seen as a potential step toward full-fledged PSL fixtures at Arbab Niaz Stadium in the near future.

This won’t be the first time an exhibition match is used to generate hype for the PSL. Back in 2023, a similar game held in Quetta drew huge crowds and positive feedback, setting a precedent for this kind of engagement. The PCB now seems keen to replicate that success in Peshawar.

With local excitement growing by the day, fans are eagerly waiting to see their favorite stars take the field in what promises to be a high-octane cricketing spectacle. For many, it’s more than just a match — it’s the return of live, high-stakes cricket to a city with an undying love for the game.