The Pakistan Super League 2025 is coming and it’s going to be another season of T20 cricket that will make your heart race as one of the world’s most exciting franchise leagues. From April 11 to May 18, the tournament will light up the stadiums of Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi and Multan with a mix of international superstars, local legends and rising talents.
This season is special as Pakistan is solidifying its position as a top cricketing destination. Since its inception in 2016, PSL has been getting global attention and 2025 season is going to take it to the next level with sold out crowds, high stakes and edge of the seat entertainment. Fans can expect intense battles between franchises like Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators as they fight for the trophy.
The tournament will follow the same format: double round robin group stage followed by playoffs and final. Matches will be played under the lights of Gaddafi Stadium Lahore, National Stadium Karachi, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and Multan Cricket Stadium where the passionate fans will create an electric atmosphere. With Pakistan’s cricket resurgence in the last few years, the league will also be a platform for emerging players to shine on the global stage.
Here is the complete guide to the 2025 Pakistan Super League.
Pakistan Super League Squads 2025 [All Teams]
Here’s the breakdown of 2025 Pakistan Super League Squads for all six teams. The tournament will be held in Pakistan from April 11 to May 18, 2025.

Here is a comprehensive overview of the participating teams and their selected players:

Islamabad United
Shadab Khan (c)
Naseem Shah
Matthew Short
Azam Khan
Imad Wasim
Jason Holder
Haider Ali
Salman Ali Agha
Ben Dwarshuis
Colin Munro
Rumman Raees
Andries Gous
Mohammad Nawaz
Salman Irshad
Rassie van der Dussen
Riley Meredith
Sam Billings
Hunain Shah
Saad Masood

Karachi Kings
David Warner (c)
James Vince
Khushdil Shah
Shan Masood
Tim Seifert
Litton Das
Kane Williamson
Omair Bin Yousuf
Adam Milne
Abbas Afridi
Hasan Ali
Zahid Mahmood
Aamir Jamal
Irfan Khan Niazi
Arafat Minhas
Mir Nawaz
Riazullah
Mohammad Nabi
Fawad Ali
Mirza Mamoon Imtiaz

Lahore Qalandars
Shaheen Afridi (c)
Fakhar Zaman
Daryl Mitchell
Haris Rauf
Sikandar Raza
Kusal Perera
Abdullah Shafique
Jahandad Khan
Zaman Khan
David Wiese
Asif Afridi
Asif Ali
Mohammad Akhlaq
Rishad Hossain
Muhammad Naeem
Salman Ali Mirza
Tom Curran
Momin Qamar
Muhammad Azab

Multan Sultans
Mohammad Rizwan (c)
Usama Mir
Michael Bracewell
David Willey
Iftikhar Ahmed
Usman Khan
Chris Jordan
Kamran Ghulam
Mohammad Hasnain
Faisal Akram
Akif Javed
Gudakesh Motie
Josh Little
Tayyab Tahir
Aamer Azmat
Johnson Charles
Yasir Khan
Shahid Aziz
Ubaid Shah

Peshawar Zalmi
Babar Azam (c)
Saim Ayub
Tom Kohler-Cadmore
Mohammad Haris
Corbin Bosch
Mohammad Ali
Hussain Talat
Nahid Rana
Abdul Samad
Arif Yaqoob
Mehran Mumtaz
Sufyan Moqim
Max Bryant
Najibullah Zadran
Ahmed Daniyal
Alzarri Joseph
Ali Raza
Maaz Sadaqat

Quetta Gladiators
Saud Shakeel (c)
Finn Allen
Mark Chapman
Abrar Ahmad
Mohammad Amir
Rilee Rossouw
Akeal Hosein
Mohammad Wasim Jr
Faheem Ashraf
Khawaja Nafay
Usman Tariq
Haseebullah Khan
Khurram Shahzad
Mohammad Zeeshan
Danish Aziz
Kusal Mendis
Sean Abbott
Kyle Jamieson
Hasan Nawaz
Frequently Asked Question (FAQ’S)
Conclusion
PSL 2025 is going to be a real treat. Six teams—Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, and Quetta Gladiators—are all in the running and we will see a mix of international superstars and local heroes.
Defending champions Islamabad United will face stiff competition from big guns like Lahore Qalandars (2 time winners) and Peshawar Zalmi (3 time champions) while underdogs like Quetta Gladiators and Multan Sultans could spring a surprise with their depth and emerging talent. With marquee overseas players and Pakistan’s own rising stars, we can expect innovation, power and nail biting finishes.
As the action unfolds at Karachi’s National Stadium, Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium and Rawalpindi’s venues, fans can expect packed crowds, deafening chants and unforgettable moments that will showcase Pakistan’s love for cricket. Beyond the boundaries PSL 2025 will cement the league’s role in bringing international cricket back to Pakistan and producing the next big thing in cricket.
With fireworks on the field and celebrations in the stands, PSL 2025 is not just a tournament—it’s a party for cricket’s future, hosted by Pakistan.