PSL sets new record in 10th season | The Express Tribune (2025)

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has set new live viewership records during its 10th edition, registering a 826.5% increase in Pakistan compared to the same period last year.

The rise came despite the league running alongside the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the first time, a period when most cricket boards avoid scheduling tournaments.

This year, the HBL PSL was shifted from its usual February-March window due to Pakistan’s hosting of the ICC Champions Trophy, leading organisers to stage the event in April against the IPL.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) brought in top international and local cricketers to enhance the tournament’s appeal and attract audiences.

The opening match of the season included a ceremony that began with children dressed in white and green suits, singing Pakistan’s national anthem as franchise owners gathered on stage alongside the HBL PSL trophy.

The event then moved into a soulful display of Sufism, with renowned artist Abida Parveen delivering a captivating performance, accompanied by dancers performing traditional moves.

The tournament's opening match was held at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, where Islamabad United defeated Lahore Qalandars by eight wickets.

Here is the complete PSL 2025 match schedule (all timings as per PST):

League Stage

Match 1 – 11 April, 20:30
🏟️ Rawalpindi: Islamabad United (H) vs Lahore Qalandars

Match 2 – 12 April, 15:30
🏟️ Rawalpindi: Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators

Match 3 – 12 April, 20:00
🏟️ Karachi: Karachi Kings (H) vs Multan Sultans

Match 4 – 13 April, 20:00
🏟️ Rawalpindi: Quetta Gladiators vs Lahore Qalandars

Match 5 – 14 April, 20:00
🏟️ Rawalpindi: Islamabad United (H) vs Peshawar Zalmi

Match 6 – 15 April, 20:00
🏟️ Karachi: Karachi Kings (H) vs Lahore Qalandars

Match 7 – 16 April, 20:00
🏟️ Rawalpindi: Islamabad United (H) vs Multan Sultans

Match 8 – 18 April, 20:00
🏟️ Karachi: Karachi Kings (H) vs Quetta Gladiators

Match 9 – 19 April, 20:00
🏟️ Rawalpindi: Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans

Match 10 – 20 April, 20:00
🏟️ Karachi: Karachi Kings (H) vs Islamabad United

Match 11 – 21 April, 20:00
🏟️ Karachi: Karachi Kings (H) vs Peshawar Zalmi

Match 12 – 22 April, 20:00
🏟️ Multan: Multan Sultans (H) vs Lahore Qalandars

Match 13 – 23 April, 20:00
🏟️ Multan: Multan Sultans (H) vs Islamabad United

Match 14 – 24 April, 20:00
🏟️ Lahore: Lahore Qalandars (H) vs Peshawar Zalmi

Match 15 – 25 April, 20:00
🏟️ Lahore: Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings

Match 16 – 26 April, 20:00
🏟️ Lahore: Lahore Qalandars (H) vs Multan Sultans

Match 17 – 27 April, 20:00
🏟️ Lahore: Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi

Match 18 – 29 April, 20:00
🏟️ Lahore: Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans

Match 19 – 30 April, 20:00
🏟️ Lahore: Lahore Qalandars (H) vs Islamabad United

Match 20 – 1 May, 15:30
🏟️ Multan: Multan Sultans (H) vs Karachi Kings

Match 21 – 1 May, 20:00
🏟️ Lahore: Lahore Qalandars (H) vs Quetta Gladiators

Match 22 – 2 May, 20:00
🏟️ Lahore: Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United

Match 23 – 3 May, 20:00
🏟️ Lahore: Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United

Match 24 – 4 May, 20:00
🏟️ Lahore: Lahore Qalandars (H) vs Karachi Kings

Match 25 – 5 May, 20:00
🏟️ Multan: Multan Sultans (H) vs Peshawar Zalmi

Match 26 – 7 May, 20:00
🏟️ Rawalpindi: Islamabad United (H) vs Quetta Gladiators

Match 27 – 8 May, 20:00
🏟️ Rawalpindi: Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings

Match 28 – 9 May, 20:00
🏟️ Rawalpindi: Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars

Match 29 – 10 May, 15:30
🏟️ Multan: Multan Sultans (H) vs Quetta Gladiators

Match 30 – 10 May, 20:00
🏟️ Rawalpindi: Islamabad United (H) vs Karachi Kings

Playoffs

Qualifier – 13 May, 20:00
🏟️ Rawalpindi: 1st Placed Team vs 2nd Placed Team

Eliminator 1 – 14 May, 20:00
🏟️ Lahore: 3rd Placed Team vs 4th Placed Team

Eliminator 2 – 16 May, 20:00
🏟️ Lahore: Loser of Qualifier vs Winner of Eliminator 1

Final – 18 May, 20:00
🏟️ Lahore: Winner of Qualifier vs Winner of Eliminator 2