Published 12:29 IST, February 20th 2020

PSL 2020 prize money pegged at lowly $1 million, winning team set to get $500,000

Here is the exact amount that players and teams will earn if their performances impress at PSL 2020. The tournament will begin on February 20. Read on.

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Pakistan's very own cricket spectacle, Pakistan Super League, will begin with its fifth season on Thursday. defending champions Quetta Gladiators will be facing Islamabad United on February 20 at Karachi. This will be first season of PSL which will completely be played in Pakistan. final will be played on March 22 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

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PSL 2020: PSL prize money

In a press release, PSL governing council revealed PSL prize money that will up for grabs in Pakistan's premier T20 tournament. PSL prize money will be worth $1 million USD (₹7.16 crores). PSL winning prize will amount to $500,000 (₹3.58 crores). runners-up will be rewarded with $200,000 (₹1.43 crores). 

Beyond se prizes, player of PSL, best batsmen, best bowler and Spirit of cricket winners will each be awarded ₹14.33 lakhs. Every player of match will be awarded ₹3.22 lakhs.

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PSL 2020: biggest players in league

se season of Pakistan Super League will feature players like Alex Hales, Mitchell McClenaghan, Chris Lynn, Shahid Afridi, Moeen Ali, Tom Banton, Kieron Pollard, Jason Roy, Shane Watson and many more overseas and Pakistani superstars.

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PSL winners in past

Here are all winners of PSL so far.

2016 - Islamabad United

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2017 - Peshawar Zalmi

2018 - Islamabad United

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2019 - Quetta Gladiators

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PSL 2020 Schedule

PSL 2020 will kick off with 2019 PSL winners Quetta Gladiators facing Islamabad United. Here is schedule for first three days.

February 20 - Quetta Gladiators vs. Islamabad United

February 21 - Karachi Kings vs. Peshawar Zalmi

February 21 - Lahore Qalandars vs. Multan Sultans

February 22 - Peshawar Zalmi vs. Quetta Gladiators

February 22 - Islamabad United vs. Multan Sultans

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12:29 IST, February 20th 2020