The decision comes in anticipation of adverse weather conditions, aiming to ensure the safety of players and the smooth conduct of the matches. Despite this adjustment, the schedules for the fourth and fifth rounds of the tournament remain unchanged.

The updated schedule for the third round will see Group A matches from September 11 to 14, with Hyderabad facing Quetta at Abbasia Sports Complex in Rahim Yar Khan, Lahore Blues competing against AJK at Dring Stadium in Bahawalpur, and Faisalabad taking on Karachi Whites at Multan Cricket Stadium.

For Group B, the matches will also run from September 11 to 14. Karachi Blues will play against Dera Murad Jamali at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, FATA will face Larkana at SBP Sports Complex, Karachi, and Rawalpindi will meet Multan at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has made these adjustments to accommodate the weather forecast, ensuring the tournament proceeds with minimal disruption. The board remains committed to maintaining the integrity and continuity of the competition amidst these logistical changes.