How much money will be spent on the PSL 2020 opening ceremony? Unbelievable

How much money will be spent on the PSL 2020 opening ceremony? Unbelievable

ISLAMABAD - The opening ceremony of the fifth edition of the Habib Bank Limited (HBL) Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be incurring a cost of around PKR 210 million (Rs 21 crore).

Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United, who will play the first match of the tournament, are the only teams guaranteed to be at the event. However, Peshawar Zalmi officials have stated that their team will also be present at the National Stadium in Karachi for the opening event.

According to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials, the teams that are scheduled to compete the following day will not be able to take part in the opening festivities.

The colorful and extravagant HBL PSL 5 opening ceremony is scheduled to be held at the National Stadium in Karachi on Thursday. Popular local singers Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Abrarul Haq, Sajad Ali, Sanam Maarwi, Aima Baig, Abu Mohammad, Fareed Ayaz and Soch band are expected to perform at the event.

Singers Arif Lohar, Ali Azmat, Asim Azhar and Haroon, who sang the official HBL PSL 5 anthem, will also be present at the event. Fireworks will also light up the Karachi sky during the festivities.