The HBL PSL X 2025 kicks off on 11 April 2025 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium with a Grand PSL 2025 Opening Ceremony, where defending champions Islamabad United face Lahore Qalandars. The six-team tournament, running until 18 May, features 34 matches across Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi, with night games starting at 8 PM PKT and three afternoon matches at 4 PM PKT.
HBL PSL X 2025 Details
- Opening Ceremony: Pre-match spectacle on 11 April at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
- Double Headers: Scheduled for 12 April, 1 May, and 10 May.
- Prize Money: $500,000 for winners, & 200,000 for runners-up.
- Venues:
- Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore: Hosts 13 matches, including the final (18 May).
- Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium: 11 matches, including the opener.
- National Bank Stadium, Karachi & Multan Cricket Stadium: 5 matches each.
HBL PSL X 2025 Prize Money
| Achievement | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| Champions | $500,000 |
| Runners-Up | $200,000 |
PSL 2025 Team Captains & Leadership
Take a look at all PSL teams captains.
| Team | Captain | Key Fact |
|---|---|---|
| Islamabad United | Shadab Khan | Led United to 2024 title; 55 PSL matches as captain. |
| Lahore Qalandars | Shaheen Shah Afridi | Only captain to win back-to-back PSL titles (2022, 2023). |
| Karachi Kings | David Warner | Fourth overseas captain (after Bopara, Sangakkara, Morgan). |
| Multan Sultans | Mohammad Rizwan | Led Sultans to 2021 title; 48 matches as captain. |
| Peshawar Zalmi | Babar Azam | All-time leading PSL run-scorer (3,504 runs). |
| Quetta Gladiators | Saud Shakeel | Replaces Rilee Rossouw; aims to revive Quetta’s form. |
PSL X Captains’ Pre-Tournament Insights
Babar Azam (Peshawar Zalmi)
“We’ve strengthened our core to avoid past mistakes. Adapting to conditions across four venues will be key.”
Hasan Ali (Karachi Kings, Vice-Captain)
“Aggression in powerplays is our focus. Our squad is primed for entertaining cricket.”
Mohammad Rizwan (Multan Sultans)
“PSL X is a national spectacle. Winning it would be a triumph for Pakistan.”
Saud Shakeel (Quetta Gladiators)
“Our balanced squad is ready to entertain fans and reclaim Quetta’s glory.”
Shadab Khan (Islamabad United)
“Five home games in Rawalpindi energize us. Expect a refreshed United squad.”
Shaheen Afridi (Lahore Qalandars)
“Developing young talent remains our mission. Leadership excites me for PSL X.”
HBL PSL X 2025 Venue Breakdown
| Stadium | City | Matches | Key Fixtures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaddafi Stadium | Lahore | 13 | Qualifier, Eliminator, Final (18 May) |
| Rawalpindi Stadium | Rawalpindi | 11 | Opener (11 April), United’s home games |
| National Bank Stadium | Karachi | 5 | Kings vs Sultans (12 April) |
| Multan Stadium | Multan | 5 | Sultans vs Qalandars (22 April) |
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