Besides replacing the playoffs with semi-finals to shorten the HBL PSL V 2020 by four days, due to coronavirus threats, Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to hold these matches behind closed doors. Earlier, the decision to hold matches without spectators was made only for Karachi and now the same has been extended to the matches to be played in Lahore. Talking to media, Wasim Khan chief executive confirmed that all matches of the HBL PSL V 2020 in Lahore will be held behind the closed doors of the Gaddafi Stadium. He said that the epidemic of Coronavirus had affected the sporting events across the globe. After rescheduling decision, the tournament will be reduced by four days and there will now be 33 matches as opposed to 34.
According to the revised schedule, on 17 March, semi-finals will be double-headers and will be held at the Gaddafi Stadium with the table-toppers going head to head with the fourth-placed side at 2pm. This match will be followed by the second semi-final, which will begin at 7pm, between the second and third-placed sides. The final will be played on March 18 and will start at 7pm. All these changes have been made with the consultation of the team owners.
Revised schedule:
14 March - Karachi Kings v Islamabad United, National Stadium (7pm-5.15pm).
15 March - Multan Sultans v Lahore Qalandars, Gaddafi Stadium (2pm-5.15pm). Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings, National Stadium (7pm-10.15pm).
17 March - 1st semi-final (1 v 4) (2pm-5.15pm); 2nd semi-final (2 v 3) (7pm-10.15pm) (both matches at Gaddafi Stadium)
18 March - Final, Gaddafi Stadium (7pm-10.15pm).
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