PSL 2025: Pakistan Super League Postponed Indefinitely After UAE Move Scrapped
UAE Declines PSL Hosting Due To “Worsening Situation”
On Thursday last week, the 2025 Pakistan Super League was suspended amid the rising tensions between India and Pakistan surrounding the territory of Kashmir, and due to safety concerns of players and fans at the ongoing tournament. In their official statement, the PCB said:
"The last 24 hours have seen a worsening of the situation on the LOC, increased incursion of 78 drones, and the firing of surface-to-surface missiles from India. The decision to postpone has been taken pursuant to advice received from the Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif.
Initially, the PSL had confirmed that the competition, which still has eight games remaining, would be moved to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, citing player concerns and the need to prioritise safety.
The plan to relocate the PSL came after a drone fell inside the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium just before the commencement of a match between Peshawar Zalmi and Lahore Qalandars, which would feature several international players.
However, the latest decision to postpone the competition indefinitely was taken following reports that the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) declined to host the PSL owing to security concerns, while wanting to avoid straining ties with the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI).
A further report from an ECB official revealed that Jay Shah, Chairman of the board of directors of the ICC, played an influential role in the ECB’s decision to reject hosting the PSL in Dubai, while there was also mention that the rental fee provided to the PCB was too high, given their current financial constraints.
As it stands, there is no confirmed timeline for the resumption of the 10th edition of the PSL. At the time of the stoppage, the Quetta Gladiators had already secured their spot in the Playoffs and were the tournament favourites according to all the best online betting sites.
The Gladiators amassed 13 points in nine PSL games and hold a four-point lead over the Karachi Kings and defending champions, Islamabad United. The Lahore Qalanders and Peshawar Zalmi were on nine and eight points, respectively, while the Multan Sultans were the only team eliminated from the tournament with just two points.
Matches Remaining in PSL 10
Ahead of the PSL’s postponement, there were still four more league-stage games and four knockout matches to play. The final eight fixtures included:
- Karachi Kings vs. Peshawar Zalmi
- Peshawar Zalmi vs. Lahore Qalandars
- Islamabad United vs. Karachi Kings
- Multan Sulatans vs. Quetta Gladiators
- Qualifier
- Eliminator 1
- Eliminator 2
- Final
If the PCB is unable to find a suitable venue for the remainder of the competition, the 10th edition of the PSL is at risk of being abandoned.
