Shaheen Afridi with a PSL Trophy [Source: @thePSLt20/x]
The tenth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will launch in mid-April, i.e., roughly a few weeks after the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan. Set to clash with BCCI’s cash-rich IPL 2025, Pakistan’s T20 event promises its own distinct appeal, featuring a competitive mix of local talent and international players set to deliver high-quality cricketing action.
Nonetheless, the players draft for PSL 2025 will be taking place on January 11. As fans and experts brace themselves for yet another exciting PSL chapter, here we take a look at all scheduling details, live streaming and all additional information pertaining to the impending drafts.
FYI: The PSL Draft date was later rescheduled to January 13.
PSL 2025 Players Draft guide
When will PSL 2025 players draft be taking place?
The PSL 2025 players draft will take place on Sunday, January 11 in Gwadar, Balochistan.
What is the live streaming platform for PSL 2025 players draft?
The PSL 2025 players draft will be available for live streaming on the official YouTube channel of Pakistan Super League.
How many franchises will participate in PSL 2025 players draft?
Six franchises, including defending champions Islamabad United, will be taking part in the PSL 2025 players draft and the PSL 2025 season.
Who are the foreign players who have registered for PSL 2025 players draft?
Afghanistan: Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Australia: Usman Khawaja, Alex Carey, Sean Abbott, Matt Short, David Warner, Chris Lynn, Riley Meredith
Bangladesh: Mustafizur Rahman, Shakib Al Hasan
England: Dawid Malan, David Willey, Jason Roy, Tom Curran, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Luke Wood, Alex Hales, Sam Billings
New Zealand: Tim Southee, Daryl Mitchell, Colin Munro, Martin Guptill, Mark Chapman, Adam Milne, Michael Bracewell, Finn Allen
South Africa: Rilee Rossouw, Corbin Bosch, Rassie van der Dussen
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka
West Indies: Gudakesh Motie, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein
Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza
Who are the players retained ahead of the PSL 2025 players draft?
What is the picking order of PSL 2025 players draft?
The PCB unveiled the picking order of the PSL 2025 player’s draft on December 23, 2024. Here is a look at a detailed sequence of player picks for the impending drafts as unveiled by the PCB.
The PSL 2025 season, on the other hand, will kick-off on April 10 and will run till May 2025. The Islamabad United franchise will start out as the defending champions.