PSL 2020 off to stupendous start amid thrilling games, festive atmosphere
Statesman Report
LAHORE: The riveting on-field action in the HBL Pakistan Super League 2020 has been matched by the record-breaking numbers on the league’s digital platforms as fans have wholeheartedly embraced the full homecoming of the league in the opening week of the fifth edition.
The numbers are greater than the earlier four seasons of the HBL PSL especially the opening week of the tournament. The HBL PSL digital platforms (YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok) are in an overdrive with the consumption of world-class content produced by the HBL PSL digital team while the PCB’s production partners have excelled by bringing high caliber, thrilling transmissions to the cricket-starved nation, according to the information made available by the Pakistan Cricket Board here.
Seven matches were played in the opening week at Karachi’s National Stadium including the opening ceremony which was very well attended by the Karachiites amid a festive atmosphere.
The first Karachi-leg concluded with a full-house for the absorbing clash between the home side Karachi Kings and Gladiators which the Gladiators won in the final over.