The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 season is set to recommence on 17th May, culminating with the final on 25th May, as announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, via X (formerly Twitter). Naqvi shared, “HBL PSL X picks up from where it left off. 6 teams, 0 fear. Get ready for 8 thrilling matches starting 17th May, leading up to the Grand Final on 25th May. Best of luck to all the teams!”
While exact locations and fixtures remain under wraps for now, this development leads to the season concluding a week later than initially planned. It’s widely believed the remaining matches will take place in Pakistan, following a postponement due to escalated cross-border tensions with India.
Monday saw the PSL convene with franchises to iron out specific dates and venues. A significant concern remains the availability of overseas players, with reports from ESPNcricinfo indicating many might not return. This uneven availability could affect team compositions, with some franchises more optimistic about regaining overseas talent than others. To address potential squad imbalances, the PCB is contemplating a replacement draft.
Additionally, the revised schedule impacts Bangladesh’s planned tour of Pakistan. The PSL final is now scheduled on the same day Bangladesh was set to play their first T20 International in Faisalabad. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is engaged in “active and ongoing discussions” regarding their tour.
Further details from the PCB are anticipated imminently as the situation develops.
