A meeting between stakeholders and the management of the Pakistan Super League

Lahore, July 2, 2025: Under the direction of Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) management held sessions on Wednesday at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore with all parties involved in HBL PSL, including representatives from franchises, the title sponsor, media rights partners, and commercial partners.

The PSL administration provided data and analytics on the league’s development over the previous ten years at the meeting. There was also a statistical comparison between the ninth and tenth versions of the league.

The tenth edition of the HBL PSL, sometimes referred to as HBL PSL X, took place between April 11 and May 25 with 34 games spread across four cities: Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi. The marquee event’s championship match between Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators was held in front of a sold-out Gaddafi Stadium. The Qalandars won the tournament for the third time in the previous four years.

Mohsin Naqvi, the chairman of the PCB, stated:

“The Pakistan Super League has become a leading cricket brand as well as a representation of tenacity, optimism, and togetherness throughout difficult moments.

The PSL has remained committed to providing high-quality cricket and memorable experiences for millions of fans worldwide, from overcoming challenging situations to hosting foreign celebrities on our home turf. Our people are the rightful owners of this journey, which is packed with excitement, drama, and captivating performances.

“I express my sincere appreciation to our franchise owners, HBL—our title sponsor and long-term partner—our players, broadcasters, commercial partners, security agencies, and, of course, our enthusiastic fans. This accomplishment would not have been attainable without their unwavering commitment and trust.

“The PCB remains dedicated to improving and developing the league more as we look to the future. We hope for a tournament that is even more competitive, inclusive, and globally engaging, one that will continue to delight cricket enthusiasts and bring honor to Pakistan.

Salman Naseer, CEO of the HBL PSL:

Since its founding, the Pakistan Super League has made significant strides. The 10th iteration of the HBL PSL was a celebration of enthusiasm, perseverance, and unity, marking ten years of cricket prowess. By breaking records in areas ranging from viewership to fan interaction, the HBL PSL X cemented its position as a force in the sports industry.

“The league’s increasing popularity among cricket fans is evidenced by the significant increase in digital engagement, notably the 647 percent rise in live streaming.

“We are delighted to share these data with our long-standing partners, whose ongoing support has been essential in transforming the PSL into one of the most well-known T20 leagues in the world.” The unwavering commitment of everyone engaged in the league’s success, along with the confidence of our supporters, are reflected in these statistics.

“The fact that the PSL has become a household name throughout the nation is evidenced by its diverse and widespread audience in both urban and rural areas. The league continues to establish new standards in Pakistan’s sporting scene with a sizable online fan base of 22 million and 3.4 billion live streaming views.

“PSL is a movement that brings fans from all around the world together; it’s more than just a tournament. We are eager to share new stories and exciting experiences with the audience as we look ahead to the future ten years. Expect thrilling moments in the future!

Highlights of the Pakistan Super League X

Pakistan’s live streaming views were record-breaking, increasing from 455 million in the ninth edition to 3.4 billion in PSL X.
Live streaming increased by 647.25 percent from PSL 9 to PSL X.
Over the course of the entire period, Pakistan’s land saw 48.5 billion minutes of live streaming platform use.
In Pakistan, PSL Playoffs and Final live streaming have 511 million views.
The audience is comprised of 53% urban and 47% rural viewers.
The PSL has 22 million followers across social media channels.
Thirty-three percent of all live streaming viewers were women.
The 10th iteration of the Players Draft featured 59 foreign players, out of a total of 520 foreign participants.
The most sixes ever recorded in a single PSL season (520), as well as the most wickets ever recorded (435).
Lahore Qalandars achieved the highest-ever successful chase in any T20 final, scoring 202 runs in the final.
The Lahore Qalandars hit 124 sixes, the most by any one team in PSL history.
A batter from the EMERGING category was named Player of the Tournament for the first time in PSL history.
In this season of PSL, the highest number of 200+ scores ever recorded in a single edition was 19.
In a single iteration of the PSL, the most wickets were taken (435) and the most sixes were scored (520).
Successful debut of a separate Urdu commentary feed for whole PSL games