The much-anticipated HBL Pakistan Super League 2025 season commences today with a high-voltage clash between defending champions Lahore Qalandars and two-time winners Islamabad United at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has scheduled 34 action-packed matches across four premier venues, culminating in the championship final at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on May 18.
This ninth edition of Pakistan’s premier T20 tournament promises an unparalleled cricketing spectacle, blending international star power with emerging local talent. Cricket enthusiasts can look forward to:
- Marquee player matchups featuring world-class all-rounders and specialist T20 performers
- Intense city-based rivalries that have become tournament hallmarks
- Competitive playoff races with revised qualification scenarios
- Enhanced fan engagement initiatives across all host venues
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The show begins tomorrow!
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— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) April 10, 2025The tournament schedule strategically rotates matches between Karachi, Multan, Rawalpindi and Lahore, ensuring nationwide access to live cricket action. Night matches, in particular, are expected to draw capacity crowds, continuing PSL’s reputation as one of the world’s most vibrant cricket leagues.
With several franchises revamping their squads during the off-season and new coaching staff in place, analysts predict one of the most evenly contested PSL seasons. The opening match between traditional powerhouses Islamabad and Lahore sets the tone for what promises to be a month-long celebration of Pakistan’s cricket passion.
HBL PSL 2025 League Stage Matches
| Match No. | Date | Time | Venue | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | 11 April | 20:30 | Rawalpindi | Islamabad United (H) vs Lahore Qalandars |
| Match 2 | 12 April | 15:30 | Rawalpindi | Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators |
| Match 3 | 12 April | 20:00 | Karachi | Karachi Kings (H) vs Multan Sultans |
| Match 4 | 13 April | 20:00 | Rawalpindi | Quetta Gladiators vs Lahore Qalandars |
| Match 5 | 14 April | 20:00 | Rawalpindi | Islamabad United (H) vs Peshawar Zalmi |
| Match 6 | 15 April | 20:00 | Karachi | Karachi Kings (H) vs Lahore Qalandars |
| Match 7 | 16 April | 20:00 | Rawalpindi | Islamabad United (H) vs Multan Sultans |
| Match 8 | 18 April | 20:00 | Karachi | Karachi Kings (H) vs Quetta Gladiators |
| Match 9 | 19 April | 20:00 | Rawalpindi | Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans |
| Match 10 | 20 April | 20:00 | Karachi | Karachi Kings (H) vs Islamabad United |
| Match 11 | 21 April | 20:00 | Karachi | Karachi Kings (H) vs Peshawar Zalmi |
| Match 12 | 22 April | 20:00 | Multan | Multan Sultans (H) vs Lahore Qalandars |
| Match 13 | 23 April | 20:00 | Multan | Multan Sultans (H) vs Islamabad United |
| Match 14 | 24 April | 20:00 | Lahore | Lahore Qalandars (H) vs Peshawar Zalmi |
| Match 15 | 25 April | 20:00 | Lahore | Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings |
| Match 16 | 26 April | 20:00 | Lahore | Lahore Qalandars (H) vs Multan Sultans |
| Match 17 | 27 April | 20:00 | Lahore | Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi |
| Match 18 | 29 April | 20:00 | Lahore | Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans |
| Match 19 | 30 April | 20:00 | Lahore | Lahore Qalandars (H) vs Islamabad United |
| Match 20 | 1 May | 15:30 | Multan | Multan Sultans (H) vs Karachi Kings |
| Match 21 | 1 May | 20:00 | Lahore | Lahore Qalandars (H) vs Quetta Gladiators |
| Match 22 | 2 May | 20:00 | Lahore | Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United |
| Match 23 | 3 May | 20:00 | Lahore | Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United |
| Match 24 | 4 May | 20:00 | Lahore | Lahore Qalandars (H) vs Karachi Kings |
| Match 25 | 5 May | 20:00 | Multan | Multan Sultans (H) vs Peshawar Zalmi |
| Match 26 | 7 May | 20:00 | Rawalpindi | Islamabad United (H) vs Quetta Gladiators |
| Match 27 | 8 May | 20:00 | Rawalpindi | Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings |
| Match 28 | 9 May | 20:00 | Rawalpindi | Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars |
| Match 29 | 10 May | 15:30 | Multan | Multan Sultans (H) vs Quetta Gladiators |
| Match 30 | 10 May | 20:00 | Rawalpindi | Islamabad United (H) vs Karachi Kings |
HBL PSL 2025 Playoffs Matches
| Match No. | Date | Time | Venue | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifier | 13 May | 20:00 | Rawalpindi | 1st Placed Team vs 2nd Placed Team |
| Eliminator 1 | 14 May | 20:00 | Lahore | 3rd Placed Team vs 4th Placed Team |
| Eliminator 2 | 16 May | 20:00 | Lahore | Loser of Qualifier vs Winner of Eliminator 1 |
| Final | 18 May | 20:00 | Lahore | Winner of Qualifier vs Winner of Eliminator 2 |
