PSL 2025 Full Schedule Announced: Islamabad United vs. Lahore Qalandars in Opening Match
The highly anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 will kick off on April 11, featuring an electrifying opener between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The tournament will run until May 18, featuring 34 thrilling matches across multiple venues.
- PSL 2025 begins on April 11, final on May 18.
- 34 matches will take place across Rawalpindi, Karachi, Multan, and Lahore.
- Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars will open the tournament.
- PSL will run alongside IPL 2025, creating an exciting season for cricket fans.
PSL 2025 Schedule & Venues
The matches will be hosted in Rawalpindi, Karachi, Multan, and Lahore, with the grand final taking place at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on May 18.
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Venue-wise Match Distribution:
- Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore: 13 matches (Including Eliminators & Final)
- Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium: 11 matches
- National Bank Stadium, Karachi: 5 matches
- Multan Cricket Stadium: 5 matches
Peshawar Zalmi will play five matches at Rawalpindi, while Quetta Gladiators will have their five games at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.
Key Matches to Watch Out For
- April 11: Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars (Opening Match – Rawalpindi)
- April 12: Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans (Karachi)
- April 22: Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars (Multan)
- April 24: Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi (Lahore)
- May 18: PSL 2025 Final (Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore)
Major Team Updates
- Karachi Kings start their campaign on April 12 at home.
- Multan Sultans, led by Mohammad Rizwan, will play their first home match on April 22.
- Lahore Qalandars will host their first home game on April 24.
- Sarfaraz Ahmed has officially parted ways with Quetta Gladiators after a 9-year journey.
PSL 2025 vs IPL 2025: A Historic Clash
For the first time ever, PSL 2025 will run parallel to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Traditionally, the PSL was scheduled earlier to avoid conflicts, but this year’s schedule places PSL and IPL in direct competition.
Tournament Timeline Comparison:
- IPL 2025: March 22 – May 25
- PSL 2025: April 11 – May 18
With both leagues happening simultaneously, fans can expect high-intensity cricket featuring some of the best players in the world.