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Cricket fans across Pakistan and beyond are gearing up for the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), starting April 11, 2025.
With six teams, 34 thrilling matches, and action-packed double headers, the tournament promises edge-of-the-seat entertainment.
Matches will be played across four major cities—Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Multan—each bringing its own cricketing flair.
From schedule details to record-breaking stats and player milestones, here’s everything you need to know about PSL X.
Venues for PSL X in Pakistan:
- Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- National Stadium, Karachi
- Multan Cricket Stadium
Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will host the most matches, with 13 games scheduled. Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will stage 11 matches, including the all-important qualifier on May 13. Karachi’s National Bank Stadium and Multan Cricket Stadium will each host five matches.
PSL 10 Schedule 2025:
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the official schedule for PSL X, with the tournament set to kick off on April 11 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Here is the full schedule for PSL X.
| Date | Match | Teams | Venue |
| 11-Apr | Match 1 | Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars | Rawalpindi |
| 12-Apr | Match 2 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators | Rawalpindi |
| 12-Apr | Match 3 | Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans | Karachi |
| 13-Apr | Match 4 | Quetta Gladiators vs Lahore Qalandars | Rawalpindi |
| 14-Apr | Match 5 | Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi |
| 15-Apr | Match 6 | Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars | Karachi |
| 16-Apr | Match 7 | Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi |
| 18-Apr | Match 8 | Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators | Karachi |
| 19-Apr | Match 9 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi |
| 20-Apr | Match 10 | Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United | Karachi |
| 21-Apr | Match 11 | Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi | Karachi |
| 22-Apr | Match 12 | Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars | Multan |
| 23-Apr | Match 13 | Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United | Multan |
| 24-Apr | Match 14 | Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi | Lahore |
| 25-Apr | Match 15 | Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings | Lahore |
| 26-Apr | Match 16 | Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans | Lahore |
| 27-Apr | Match 17 | Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi | Lahore |
| 29-Apr | Match 18 | Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans | Lahore |
| 30-Apr | Match 19 | Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United | Lahore |
| 1-May | Match 20 | Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings | Multan |
| 1-May | Match 21 | Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators | Lahore |
| 2-May | Match 22 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United | Lahore |
| 3-May | Match 23 | Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United | Lahore |
| 4-May | Match 24 | Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings | Lahore |
| 5-May | Match 25 | Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi | Multan |
| 7-May | Match 26 | Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators | Rawalpindi |
| 7-May | Match 27 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings | Rawalpindi |
| 8-May | Match 28 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars | Rawalpindi |
| 9-May | Match 29 | Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators | Multan |
| 10-May | Match 30 | Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings | Rawalpindi |
| 13-May | Match 31 | Qualifier | Rawalpindi |
| 14-May | Match 32 | Eliminator 1 | Lahore |
| 16-May | Match 33 | Eliminator 2 | Lahore |
| 18-May | Match 34 | Final | Lahore |
PSL Winners and Runner-ups
Over the years, the PSL has seen various teams rise to the top. Islamabad United emerged victorious in 2024, defeating Multan Sultans, who have been runners-up for three consecutive seasons (2022–2024).
Lahore Qalandars won the title in both 2022 and 2023, while Multan Sultans lifted the trophy in 2021.
Previous champions include Karachi Kings (2020), Quetta Gladiators (2019), and Peshawar Zalmi (2017).
Islamabad United also secured wins in 2016 and 2018, making them one of the most successful franchises in the league.
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Top 5 run-scorers in PSL history
Babar Azam leads the charts with 3,504 runs in 88 innings, averaging 45.50 with a strike rate of 127.41. He is followed by Fakhar Zaman with 2,525 runs at a phenomenal strike rate of 140.27. Mohammad Rizwan has amassed 2,403 runs, showcasing consistency with an average of 41.43. Shoaib Malik and Rilee Rossouw complete the top five with 2,336 and 2,015 runs respectively.
Highest Individual Scores in PSL History
The highest individual score in PSL history belongs to Jason Roy, who smashed an unbeaten 145 off 63 balls against Peshawar Zalmi. Other memorable knocks include Colin Ingram’s 127, Rilee Rossouw’s 121, Usman Khan’s 120*, and *Cameron Delport’s 117.
Most sixes in PSL history
Fakhar Zaman tops the list with 104 sixes, followed by Asif Ali (90), Kamran Akmal (89), Shoaib Malik (82), and Shane Watson (81). These power-hitters have thrilled fans with their boundary-hitting abilities.
Most sixes in a single innings
Ben Dunk holds the record for the most sixes in a PSL innings with 12 sixes against Karachi Kings. He also hit 10 sixes against Quetta Gladiators. Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, and Usman Khan also hit 9+ sixes in a single match.
Most 50+ scores in PSL
Babar Azam again leads with 35 fifties, followed by Mohammad Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman with 21 each. Kamran Akmal and Shoaib Malik have 15 half-centuries each, demonstrating their consistency across seasons.
Most ducks in PSL
While known for his batting, Imad Wasim has been dismissed for zero 12 times, the most in PSL history. Wahab Riaz follows with 10 ducks, while Kamran Akmal and Babar Azam have 8 each. Shaheen Afridi has 7 ducks to his name.
Most wickets in PSL history
Wahab Riaz leads the bowling charts with 113 wickets, closely followed by Hasan Ali (108) and Shaheen Shah Afridi (103). Shadab Khan has taken 91 wickets, while Faheem Ashraf has 78 to his name.
Best bowling figures in an innings
The best bowling figures belong to Ravi Bopara, who took 6/16 against Lahore Qalandars. Faheem Ashraf and Umar Gul also have six-wicket hauls. Usama Mir and Shaheen Afridi round out the top five with impressive fivers.
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Five-wicket hauls in PSL
Shaheen Afridi is the only bowler with two five-wicket hauls in PSL history. Others like Arif Yaqoob, Umar Gul, Ravi Bopara, and Ihsanullah have managed one each.
Most runs conceded in a PSL match
Qais Ahmad conceded 77 runs in one innings against Multan Sultans, the most expensive bowling spell in PSL history. Others who were heavily punished include Usama Mir (68), Shahid Afridi (67), Anwar Ali (66), and Zafar Gohar (65).
Most matches as captain
Sarfaraz Ahmed has captained the most PSL matches with 80 games, winning 38. Shadab Khan has led in 55 matches, winning 31. Other regular captains include Imad Wasim (51 matches), Mohammad Rizwan (48), and Daren Sammy (39).
Most catches in PSL
Babar Azam leads the fielding charts with 47 catches, followed by Kieron Pollard (42), Mohammad Nawaz (39), and both Fakhar Zaman and Shadab Khan with 38 each.
Highest partnerships in PSL history
The highest partnership in PSL history is between Sharjeel Khan and Babar Azam – 176 runs vs Islamabad United. Other notable partnerships include Saim Ayub and Babar Azam (162), and Livingstone with Babar, Rizwan with Usman, and Shakeel with Roy, all sharing 157-run stands.
Most dismissals by wicketkeepers
Mohammad Rizwan is the top wicketkeeper with 83 dismissals, followed by Kamran Akmal (62) and Sarfaraz Ahmed (56). Ben Dunk (25) and Azam Khan (24) also feature on the list.
Most wickets in a PSL season
The highest wicket-taker in a single season is Hasan Ali, who took 25 wickets in the 2018/19 edition. Usama Mir (24 in 2023/24), Abbas Afridi (23 in 2022/23), Ihsanullah (22), and Faheem Ashraf (21) have also had stellar seasons.
Most hundreds in PSL history
Usman Khan has scored 3 centuries in just 14 innings, an incredible feat. Kamran Akmal also has 3 centuries but from 74 innings. Jason Roy, Sharjeel Khan, and Rilee Rossouw each have 2 hundreds, solidifying their status as match-winners.
Where to Watch PSL X Live?
Cricket fans in Pakistan can watch the live broadcast on ASports and PTV Sports. For digital streaming, the match will be available on Tamasha, Daraz, and myco.
International Broadcasting
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports (Channel 734 on Geo News)
- North America: Willow TV
- Africa: SuperSport
- Middle East & North Africa (MENA): myco
- Bangladesh: T Sports
- India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan: FanCode and Sony Sports Network
- Rest of the World: Sports Central
This ensures global coverage, allowing fans worldwide to enjoy the match live.
