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HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) X is set to kick off on April 11, 2025, with defending champions Islamabad United facing off against two-time winners Lahore Qalandars at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The tournament will feature 34 high-stakes matches across four major cities—Lahore, Karachi, Multan, and Rawalpindi—before concluding with the grand final on May 18, 2025, at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.
PSL X Venues and Matches Breakdown
The league’s 10th edition will have an extensive schedule, with matches spread across the country to engage cricket fans nationwide:
- Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium: 11 matches, including the opening match and Qualifier 1 on May 13.
- Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore: 13 matches, including the two Eliminators and the Final on May 18.
- National Bank Stadium, Karachi: 5 matches, with Karachi Kings starting their campaign at home on April 12.
- Multan Cricket Stadium: 5 matches, with Multan Sultans hosting their first match on April 22.
- Arbab Niaz Stadium, Peshawar: A special exhibition match on April 8.
Key Matches and Schedule Highlights
- Opening Match (April 11): Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
- Karachi Kings’ First Match (April 12): Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans at National Bank Stadium.
- Multan Sultans’ Home Opener (April 22): Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars at Multan Cricket Stadium.
- Double-Header Matches: Three double-headers are scheduled on weekends and Labour Day (May 1).
- Qualifier 1 (May 13): To be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
- Eliminator 1 (May 14) & Eliminator 2 (May 16): Hosted at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
- Final (May 18): Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will host the championship match.
PSL X Full Match Schedule
April Matches
- April 11 – Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars (Rawalpindi)
- April 12 – Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators (Rawalpindi); Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans (Karachi)
- April 13 – Quetta Gladiators vs Lahore Qalandars (Rawalpindi)
- April 14 – Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi (Rawalpindi)
- April 15 – Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars (Karachi)
- April 16 – Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans (Rawalpindi)
- April 18 – Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators (Karachi)
- April 19 – Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans (Rawalpindi)
- April 20 – Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United (Karachi)
- April 21 – Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi (Karachi)
- April 22 – Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars (Multan)
- April 23 – Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United (Multan)
- April 24 – Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi (Lahore)
- April 25 – Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings (Lahore)
- April 26 – Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans (Lahore)
- April 27 – Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi (Lahore)
- April 29 – Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans (Lahore)
- April 30 – Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United (Lahore)
May Matches
- May 1 – Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings (Multan); Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators (Lahore)
- May 2 – Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United (Lahore)
- May 3 – Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United (Lahore)
- May 4 – Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings (Lahore)
- May 5 – Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi (Multan)
- May 7 – Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators (Rawalpindi)
- May 8 – Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings (Rawalpindi)
- May 9 – Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars (Rawalpindi)
- May 10 – Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators (Multan); Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings (Rawalpindi)
- May 13 – Qualifier 1 (Rawalpindi)
- May 14 – Eliminator 1 (Lahore)
- May 16 – Eliminator 2 (Lahore)
- May 18 – Final (Lahore)
FAQs About HBL PSL X 2025
1. When does HBL PSL X 2025 start?
HBL PSL X begins on April 11, 2025, with Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars.
2. Where will the PSL 2025 final be held?
The final will take place on May 18, 2025, at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
3. How many matches will be played in PSL X?
A total of 34 matches will be played across four cities.
4. Which city will host the most PSL X matches?
Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will host 13 matches, including the final.
5. Will Peshawar host any PSL X matches?
Yes, an exhibition match will be played in Peshawar on April 8.
6. How many teams are participating in PSL X?
Six teams: Islamabad United, Lahore Qalandars, Karachi Kings, Multan Sultans, Quetta Gladiators, and Peshawar Zalmi.
7. How can I watch PSL X live?
Matches will be broadcast on local TV channels and streaming platforms.
8. When will the PSL playoffs start?
The playoffs begin with Qualifier 1 on May 13, followed by Eliminators on May 14 and 16.
9. Who won the last PSL edition?
Islamabad United won the HBL PSL 2024.
10. What are the PSL X double-header matches?
Three double-headers are scheduled, including May 1 (Labour Day).
