Cricket fans, get ready! The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025, the tenth edition of Pakistan’s most popular T20 league, is set to begin on 11 April 2025. This season promises bigger thrills, smarter technology, and unforgettable matches. Below is your complete guide to PSL X, including the full schedule, star players, and groundbreaking updates!
What’s New in PSL 2025?
Match Officials’ Technology (MOT):
- Auto No-Ball Detection: Ultra-motion cameras will instantly check if bowlers overstep.
- Real-Time DRS: Fans can watch DRS countdowns live on screens.
- Over-Rate Tracking: Umpires use tablets to monitor slow play, with updates for fans.
- Hawk-Eye Support: A technician will assist at every match.
New Trophy & Anthem:
- The Luminara Trophy (10kg, 22,850 zircon stones) will tour Pakistan before the final.
- The official anthem “X Dekho” dropped on 2 April 2025.
Last Season with 6 Teams:
- Two new teams will join in 2026, making it an 8-team league.
PSL 2025 Schedule and Venues
The tournament runs from 11 April to 18 May 2025, with 34 matches in four cities:
| City | Stadium | Matches | Teams |
| Lahore | Gaddafi Stadium | 13 | Lahore Qalandars, Quetta Gladiators |
| Rawalpindi | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 11 | Islamabad United, Peshawar Zalmi |
| Karachi | National Bank Stadium | 5 | Karachi Kings |
| Multan | Multan Cricket Stadium | 5 | Multan Sultans |
There will be 34 games, with some days having two matches. Tickets start selling on April 3, 2025—get ready to grab yours!
Must-Watch Matches:
- Opening Match: Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars (11 April, Rawalpindi).
- Labour Day Double-Header: Multan vs Karachi (1 May afternoon) + Lahore vs Quetta (1 May night).
- Final: 18 May at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.
PSL 2025 Teams and Star Players
Here are the six teams and their key players:
- Islamabad United: Shadab Khan (c), Naseem Shah, Jason Holder.
- Karachi Kings: David Warner (c), Hasan Ali, Tim Seifert.
- Lahore Qalandars: Shaheen Afridi (c), Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf.
- Multan Sultans: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Chris Jordan, Usman Khan.
- Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore.
- Quetta Gladiators: Saud Shakeel (c), Rilee Rossouw, Mohammad Amir.
Playoffs, Final, and the Luminara Trophy
After the league matches, the top four teams enter the playoffs. Here’s the plan:
- Qualifier: May 13 in Rawalpindi—1st vs. 2nd place.
- Eliminator 1: May 14 in Lahore—3rd vs. 4th place.
- Eliminator 2: May 16 in Lahore—Qualifier loser vs. Eliminator 1 winner.
- Final: May 18 in Lahore—Qualifier winner vs. Eliminator 2 winner.
The winner gets the Luminara Trophy, unveiled on March 13, 2025. It’s 10 kg and covered with 22,850 shiny zircon stones. This year, the trophy will travel across Pakistan, so fans everywhere can see it up close. The anthem “X Dekho,” released on April 2, 2025, adds to the fun!
How to Watch PSL 2025 Live
- TV: Local sports channels in Pakistan (details to be announced).
- Streaming: Official PSL app/website or platforms like YouTube.
- Tickets: Available online from 3 April 2025.
New Technology in PSL 2025 (MOT Technology)
The Match Officials’ Technology (MOT) powered by Hawk-Eye Innovations includes:
- Auto No-Ball Detection: Ultra-motion cameras check foot faults instantly.
- Real-Time DRS: Fans see DRS countdowns on screens.
- Over-Rate Tracking: Umpires use tablets to monitor slow play.
- Live Replays: Fans see action from many angles on big screens.
- Timers: The system tracks time to keep matches on schedule.
- Fan Experience: Live replays and stats on big screens.
MOT makes the game more exciting and fair. Fans at home and in stadiums will enjoy seeing decisions live on TV and screens. It’s a big step forward for PSL 2025!
Detailed Survey Note
The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025, marking its tenth season, is poised to be a landmark event in cricket, running from April 11 to May 18, 2025. Established by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in 2015, this franchise Twenty20 league has grown into a major spectacle, and this year, it’s branded as HBL PSL X due to sponsorship. The tournament will feature six teams—Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, and Quetta Gladiators—competing in a double round-robin format, where each team plays every other team twice. The top four teams will advance to a playoff system, culminating in the grand final at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. This season is notable as it’s the last with six teams, with plans to add two more from 2026, aligning with the expiration of the current ten-year team agreements and sponsorship deals with HBL, last renewed in 2022 for four years, and broadcast rights awarded in 2024 for two years.
Where can I watch PSL matches?
On sports TV channels and official streaming platforms worldwide.
When does PSL 2025 start and end?
The tournament begins on April 11 with the final on May 18.
How many matches are in PSL 2025?
There are 34 matches total—30 in the league stage, plus 4 playoff games.
Where can I watch the PSL 2025 final?
The final is on May 18, 2025, at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, or you can watch it on TV or online.
When do PSL 2025 tickets go on sale?
Tickets will be available starting April 3, 2025, online or at ticket counters.
Tickets will be available starting April 3, 2025, online or at ticket counters.
Match Officials’ Technology (MOT) includes auto no-ball detection, enhanced DRS, and live replays.
Where is the PSL 2025 final?
The final is on May 18, 2025, at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Who are the top players in PSL 2025?
Stars like Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, David Warner, and Mohammad Rizwan will shine this season.
Who are the defending champions?
Islamabad United won the previous edition.
Will there be any new teams next year?
Yes, PSL will expand to 8 teams starting from 2026 season.
