Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the revised schedule for the remaining matches of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025, set to resume on May 17 and conclude with the final on May 25 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The tournament was temporarily suspended on May 8 following a drone attack near Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, which was a result of escalating tensions between Pakistan and India.
Due to the conflict, the PCB had initially postponed the league, with all 37 foreign players returning to their home countries on chartered flights. However, with a ceasefire now in effect, the league has been rescheduled. The remaining four group-stage matches will be played in Rawalpindi, while the playoffs and final will be held in Lahore.
The revised schedule begins with Peshawar Zalmi facing Karachi Kings on May 17 in Rawalpindi. This critical match will determine whether Karachi secures a spot in the playoffs. The following day, the table-topping Quetta Gladiators, already qualified with 13 points, will play against Multan Sultans, followed by a game between Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi. The final group-stage match on May 19 will feature Islamabad United taking on Karachi Kings.
The rest of the tournament, including the Qualifiers, Eliminator, and final, will take place in Lahore, with the grand finale scheduled for May 25. The schedule changes will also impact the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s series against Pakistan, as the first T20 International was originally planned for May 25 in Faisalabad.
While Karachi Kings’ captain David Warner has confirmed his return, reports suggest that some foreign players, especially from New Zealand, remain hesitant to return despite enhanced security measures.
The resumption of PSL 2025 follows similar disruptions in the Indian Premier League, which is also set to resume on May 17 after a pause due to the ongoing conflict.