Delhi: Pakistan Super League (PSL) is ready to start the 2025 season, and this time cricket lovers will get to see an exciting journey of 34 matches. A total of six teams will compete against each other in four different stadiums of Pakistan. This season starts from April 11 (Friday) and a big change will also be seen in the tournament of this time.
Inaugural matches and teams
The inaugural match of PSL will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Pakistan on 11 April. In this match, last year’s champion Islamabad United will face Lahore Kalandars. Islamabad United is captained by Shadab Khan, while Lahore Kalandars will be captained by star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi this year. Both teams are fully prepared to maintain their strong grip this season.
Teams leadership under new captaincy
In PSL 2025, the names of some new captaincy have been revealed. Pakistan’s star batsman Saud Shakeel has been made the captain of Quetta Gladiators, who will try to take the team to new heights during his captaincy. At the same time, former Australian opening batsman David Warner has been appointed as the captain of Karachi Kings, who will strengthen the team with his experience.
Tournament dates
PSL 2025 matches will be played in major cities like Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore and Multan. The tournament will run till May 18, while the final match will be held at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
PSL 2025 League Stage Full Schedule
| date | Match | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 April | Islamabad United vs Lahore Kalandars | 8:30 pm |
| 12 April | Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators | 2:30 pm |
| 12 April | Karachi Kings vs Multans Sultans | 7:30 pm |
| 13 April | Quetta Gladiators vs Lahore Kalandars | 8:30 pm |
| 14 April | Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi | 8:30 pm |
| 15 April | Karachi Kings vs Lahore Kalandars | 8:30 pm |
| 16 April | Islamabad United vs Multans Sultans | 8:30 pm |
| 18 April | Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators | 8:30 pm |
| 19 April | Peshawar Zalmi vs Multans Sultans | 8:30 pm |
| 20 April | Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United | 8:30 pm |
| 21 April | Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi | 8:30 pm |
| 22 April | Multans Sultans vs Lahore Kalandars | 8:30 pm |
| 23 April | Multans Sultans vs Islamabad United | 8:30 pm |
| 24 April | Lahore Kalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi | 8:30 pm |
| 25 April | Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings | 8:30 pm |
| 26 April | Lahore Kalandars vs Multans Sultans | 8:30 pm |
| 27 April | Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi | 8:30 pm |
| 29 April | Quetta Gladiators vs Multans Sultans | 8:30 pm |
| 30 April | Lahore Kalandars vs Islamabad United | 8:30 pm |
| 1 May | Multans Sultans vs Karachi Kings | 2:30 pm |
| 1 May | Lahore Kalandars vs Quetta Gladiators | 7:30 pm |
| 2 May | Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United | 8:30 pm |
| May 3 | Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United | 8:30 pm |
| 4 May | Lahore Kalandars vs Karachi Kings | 8:30 pm |
| 5 May | Multans Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi | 8:30 pm |
| 7 May | Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators | 8:30 pm |
| 8 May | Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings | 8:30 pm |
| 9 May | Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Kalandars | 8:30 pm |
| 10 May | Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators | 2:30 pm |
| 10 May | Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings | 7:30 pm |
PSL 2025 playoffs dates
| date | Match | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 May | Qualifier | 8:30 pm |
| 14 May | Eliminator 1 | 8:30 pm |
| 16 May | Eliminator 2 | 8:30 pm |
| 18 May | Final | 8:30 pm |
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