PSL prize money: How much can teams win in Pakistan Super League 2019?
PSL prize money details have been released and Express Sport is on hand to bring you all the details as the Pakistan Super League gets underway.
Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars will battle it out in the opening match of the Pakistan Super League 2019.
South African cricket legend AB de Villiers will make his PSL debut after signing for Lahore.
De Villiers said last month: “I am delighted to confirm that I will represent Lahore Qalandars in front of our home crowds on 9 and 10 March, during the HBL PSL 2019.
"I look forward to revisiting the Gaddafi Stadium and aim to play my part in helping Lahore Qalandars achieve something they have been aspiring for since the inception of this tournament in 2016.”
De Villiers added that he has fond memories of his last tour of Pakistan, which was more than a decade ago.
“I am fully aware that cricket is like a second religion in Pakistan,” he said. “I still remember the support and appreciation we received in 2007.
“Furthermore, I feel I have a role to play in helping international cricket return to Pakistan. These have been some of the motivating factors for me to return to Lahore."
Express Sport has rounded up the prize money involved in the PSL as cricket fans around the world tune in for they hope will be another classic event.
PSL prize money 2019
Champions - $1million
Runner-ups - $700,000
3rd Place Team - $460,000
4th Place Team - $350,000
Individual award winners - $300,000
Total Prize Money - $3.5m
PSL 2019 teams - coaches and captains
Islamabad United: Coach - Dean Jones, Captain - Mohammad Sami
Karachi Kings: Coach - Mickey Arthur, Captain - Imad Wasim
Lahore Qalandars: Coach - Aaqib Javed, Captain - Mohammad Hafeez
Multan Sultans: Coach - Johan Botha, Captain - Shoaib Mailk
Peshawar Zalmi: Coach - Mohammad Akram, Captain - Darren Sammy
Quetta Gladiators: Coach - Moin Khan, Captain - Sarfaraz Ahmed