Players tracking technology to be introduced in PSL 10

The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) is poised to take the fan experience in Season 10 to a higher level by launching Player Tracking Technology. From April 11, PSL X will employ this cutting edge system to capture granular ball-by-ball data, providing real-time analytics of the game.This new technology will record each movement in the field a fielder's position, a bowler's run-up, or a batter's stance frame by frame.

The information gathered from each delivery is going to be presented on the screen through easy to understand, simple to view graphics, and this will provide the fans with a better insight into what is happening in the field. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) affirms this is a major step towards harmonizing the PSL with international standards of broadcasting. The technology, apart from raising engagement, will also raise the level of transparency during games. The coaches and captains will use the information real-time to make better decisions.

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Key Features to Enhance Strategy and Fan Experience

Among some of the interesting features of this technology are zone-based fielding performance, batting heatmaps of scoring regions, catch analysis, and intelligent breakdowns of field placements. All these will enable fans to experience the game more intelligently while giving teams useful information to optimize strategies during games. Apart from this tracking system, PSL X will also offer auto no-ball detection, umpire communication in real time, Decision Review System (DRS), innings timer, multi-camera replays, and match logging to provide an entirely tech-supported match environment.

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The 10th season of PSL will get underway with an electrifying opening ceremony in Rawalpindi. The 34-match season, comprising 30 league and four playoff games, will take place across the four cities of Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi. The big finale will take place at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on May 18. Defending title holders Islamabad United will battle Lahore Qalandars in the inaugural match.