By Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 Schedule
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 marks the 10th edition of Pakistan’s premier T20 cricket tournament. Scheduled from April 11 to May 18, 2025, this season promises exhilarating cricketing action across four major cities: Rawalpindi, Karachi, Multan, and Lahore. In this detailed guide, we’ll delve into the complete schedule, venues, match fixtures, and key highlights of the PSL 2025.
Introduction to PSL 2025
The Pakistan Super League has grown exponentially since its inception in 2016. The 2025 season is particularly significant as it celebrates a decade of thrilling T20 cricket. This year, the tournament features six teams competing in a double round-robin format, ensuring each team faces the others twice during the league stage.
PSL 2025 Teams
The six participating teams in PSL 2025 are:
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Islamabad United
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Lahore Qalandars
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Karachi Kings
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Peshawar Zalmi
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Quetta Gladiators
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Multan Sultans
Each team boasts a mix of seasoned international players and emerging local talents, making the competition fierce and entertaining.
Venues and Match Distribution
The matches are spread across four iconic cricketing venues in Pakistan:
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Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore: Hosting 13 matches, including two playoffs and the grand final.
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Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi: Hosting 11 matches, including the tournament opener and the first qualifier.
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National Bank Stadium, Karachi: Hosting 5 matches.
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Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan: Hosting 5 matches.
This distribution ensures that fans across the country experience the live action, promoting cricket’s reach and enthusiasm nationwide.
Complete Match Schedule
The PSL 2025 features a total of 34 T20 matches spanning from April 11 to May 18, 2025. Each team plays every other team twice in a double round-robin format, ensuring a balanced and competitive league stage. Below is the detailed match schedule:
| Match No. | Date | Day | Match | Venue | Time (Local) |
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| 1 | Apr 11 | Fri | Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 8:00 PM |
| 2 | Apr 12 | Sat | Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 2:30 PM |
| 3 | Apr 12 | Sat | Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans | National Bank Stadium, Karachi | 7:00 PM |
| 4 | Apr 13 | Sun | Quetta Gladiators vs Lahore Qalandars | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 8:00 PM |
| 5 | Apr 14 | Mon | Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 8:00 PM |
| 6 | Apr 15 | Tue | Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars | National Bank Stadium, Karachi | 8:00 PM |
| 7 | Apr 16 | Wed | Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 8:00 PM |
| 8 | Apr 18 | Fri | Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators | National Bank Stadium, Karachi | 8:00 PM |
| 9 | Apr 19 | Sat | Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 8:00 PM |
| 10 | Apr 20 | Sun | Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United | National Bank Stadium, Karachi | 8:00 PM |
| 11 | Apr 21 | Mon | Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi | National Bank Stadium, Karachi | 8:00 PM |
| 12 | Apr 22 | Tue | Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars | Multan Cricket Stadium | 8:00 PM |
| 13 | Apr 23 | Wed | Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United | Multan Cricket Stadium | 8:00 PM |
| 14 | Apr 24 | Thu | Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM |
| 15 | Apr 25 | Fri | Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM |
| 16 | Apr 26 | Sat | Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM |
| 17 | Apr 27 | Sun | Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM |
| 18 | Apr 29 | Tue | Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM |
| 19 | Apr 30 | Wed | Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM |
| 20 | May 1 | Thu | Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings | Multan Cricket Stadium | 2:30 PM |
| 21 | May 1 | Thu | Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM |
| 22 | May 2 | Fri | Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM |
| 23 | May 3 | Sat | Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM |
| 24 | May 4 | Sun | Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM |
| 25 | May 5 | Mon | Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM |
| 26 | May 6 | Tue | Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM |
| 27 | May 7 | Wed | Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM |
| 28 | May 8 | Thu | Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM |
| 29 | May 9 | Fri | Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM |
| 30 | May 10 | Sat | Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM |
Note: All match timings are in Pakistan Standard Time (PST).
Playoffs and Final Details
The top four teams from the league stage will advance to the playoffs, which consist of:
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Qualifier: 1st vs 2nd placed teams.
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Eliminator 1: 3rd vs 4th placed teams.
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Eliminator 2: Loser of Qualifier vs Winner of Eliminator 1.
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Final: Winner of Qualifier vs Winner of Eliminator 2.
The Qualifier is scheduled for May 12, 2025, followed by Eliminator 1 on May 13, Eliminator 2 on May 15,
