PSL Draft 2025
Get the latest updates on the PSL Draft 2025, including full squads, key picks, and tournament details for Lahore Qalandars, Karachi Kings, Quetta Gladiators, Multan Sultans, Islamabad United, and Peshawar Zalmi.
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 draft took place on January 13, 2025, in Lahore, marking a significant event in the cricket calendar. This year’s draft saw the participation of 116 players from 10 countries, with all six franchises finalizing their squads for the upcoming season. The 2025 PSL is scheduled to run from April 8 to May 19, coinciding with the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Teams and Their Picks
Here’s a detailed look at the key picks made by each team during the draft:
Lahore Qalandars
- Key Picks: Daryl Mitchell (Platinum), Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Sikandar Raza, Kusal Perera, Abdullah Shafique, Jahandad Khan, Zaman Khan, David Wiese, Asif Afridi, Asif Ali, Muhammad Akhlaq, Rishad Hossain, Muhammad Naeem, Salman Ali Mirza, Tom Curran, Sam Billings, Momin Qamar, Muhammad Azab.
- Notable Addition: Daryl Mitchell, who was the first pick of the draft, will make his PSL debut.
Karachi Kings
- Key Picks: David Warner (Platinum), Kane Williamson, Adam Milne, Abbas Afridi, Hasnan Ali, James Vince, Khushdil Shah, Aamir Jamal, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Shan Masood, Arafat Minhas, Litton Das, Mir Hamza, Tim Seifert, Zahid Mehmood, Fawad Ali, Riazullah, Mohammad Nabi, Omair Bin Yousuf, Mirza Mamoon.
- Notable Additions: David Warner and Kane Williamson will play for Karachi Kings, marking their PSL debut.
Quetta Gladiators
- Key Picks: Finn Allen (Platinum), Mark Chapman, Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Amir, Rilee Rossouw, Akeal Hosein, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haseebullah Khan, Khawaja Nafay, Kyle Jamieson, Khurram Shahzad, Usman Tariq, Mohammad Zeeshan, Hasan Nawaz, Kusal Mendis, Sean Abbott, Shoaib Malik, Danish Aziz.
- Notable Addition: Sean Abbott joins the team, adding depth to their fast bowling department.
Peshawar Zalmi
- Key Picks: Alzarri Joseph (Platinum), Abdul Samad (Gold), Nahid Rana (Gold), Hassan Talat (Gold), Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Mohammad Haris, Corbin Bosch, Mohammad Ali, Hussain Talat, Arif Yaqoob, Mehran Mumtaz, Sufyan Moqim, Max Bryant, Najibullah Zadran, Ahmed Daniyal, Ali Raza, Maaz Sadaqat.
- Notable Additions: Alzarri Joseph and Abdul Samad are significant inclusions for Peshawar Zalmi.
Multan Sultans
- Key Picks: Mohammad Hasnain (Gold), Kamran Ghulam (Gold), and other players to be confirmed.
- Notable Additions: The team focused on strengthening their bowling and batting with strategic picks.
Islamabad United
- Key Picks: Ben Dwarshuis (Gold), and other players to be confirmed.
- Notable Addition: Ben Dwarshuis was selected to enhance the team’s bowling capabilities.
Tournament Schedule and Format
- Dates: April 8 to May 19, 2025.
- Format: The tournament will feature 34 T20 matches among the six participating teams.
- Teams: Lahore Qalandars, Karachi Kings, Quetta Gladiators, Multan Sultans, Islamabad United, and Peshawar Zalmi.
Notable Debutants
This year’s draft saw several high-profile players making their PSL debut, including:
- Daryl Mitchell (Lahore Qalandars)
- David Warner (Karachi Kings)
- Kane Williamson (Karachi Kings)
- Alzarri Joseph (Peshawar Zalmi)
Conclusion
The PSL 2025 draft has set the stage for an exciting tournament with a mix of experienced and emerging talent. As the league clashes with the IPL, it promises to be a thrilling season with top-notch cricket action. Fans can look forward to witnessing some of the world’s best cricketers in action across Pakistan. References:
PSL 2025 Squads Table
Here is a summary of the squads for each team in a table format:
| Team | Key Players |
|---|---|
| Lahore Qalandars | Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Daryl Mitchell, Haris Rauf, Sikandar Raza, Kusal Perera, Abdullah Shafique, Jahandad Khan, Zaman Khan, David Wiese |
| Karachi Kings | David Warner, Kane Williamson, Adam Milne, Abbas Afridi, James Vince, Khushdil Shah, Shan Masood, Tim Seifert, Zahid Mehmood |
| Quetta Gladiators | Finn Allen, Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Amir, Rilee Rossouw, Akeal Hosein, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Sean Abbott |
| Peshawar Zalmi | Babar Azam, Alzarri Joseph, Abdul Samad, Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Mohammad Haris, Corbin Bosch, Najibullah Zadran |
| Multan Sultans | Mohammad Rizwan, Usama Mir, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Ali, Usman Khan, Ihsanullah |
| Islamabad United | Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah, Imad Wasim, Azam Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Haider Ali, Qasim Akram |
