Pakistan Super League 2025
Discover everything about the Pakistan Super League (PSL) — its history, teams, tournament format, records, and why it's one of the top T20 cricket leagues in the world.

Pakistan Super League is a professional T20 cricket in Pakistan. From 2016 it has changed the cricketing culture in Pakistan. It offers the global platform for local talent and also for international stars to prove their talent. This league is a celebration of cricket, culture and national pride. It has reshaped how Pakistani engages with the game.
The Pakistan Cricket Board had long desired to launch a domestic T20 league. However the security concerns and other challenges delayed its birth. Eventually, PSL was launched in February 2016 with fire franchise teams. Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators. The league initially played all its matches in the United Arab Emirates due to security concerns in Pakistan. These matches were hosted in Dubai and Sharjah.
The sixth team Multan Sultan joined the PSL in 2018. Over the years security improved in Pakistan and matches gradually returned to home soil. Full edition of PSL was successfully hosted in Pakistan in 2020 and it brought international cricket back to the country.
The teams in PSL represent major cities across Pakistan. This tournament usually runs from February to March. Domestic and international cricketers are selected across different salary categories like Platinum, Diamond, Gold Silver, Emerging and Supplementary.
The Involvement of international players in PSL like Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, Shane Watson and David Miller brought international attention to the league. Many international players have admired the hospitality and passion of Pakistani fans. The global exposure of domestic players has not only helped the players financially but also in terms of experience and development.
Despite its charm, the PSL has faced many challenges like scheduling conflicts with international cricket, player availability issues and occasional controversies. Another challenge is to make sure consistent participation of international players. Some international players and boards still have security issues. There is also room to expand the PSL brand further by introducing more teams in the future.
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