PSL 2025 Draft: Complete Players List, Highlights, and Analysis
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 Draft was a highly anticipated event as the league celebrated its 10th edition. Held on January 13, 2025, at Huzoori Bagh in Lahore, all six franchises—Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, and Quetta Gladiators—assembled strong squads to compete in the upcoming season.
Key Highlights of the PSL 2025 Draft
Platinum Category Picks
The Platinum category witnessed some of the most exciting selections:
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Islamabad United: Australian batsman Matthew Short
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Karachi Kings: Australian opener David Warner and pacer Adam Milne
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Lahore Qalandars: New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell
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Multan Sultans: New Zealand’s Michael Bracewell
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Peshawar Zalmi: England's Tom Kohler-Cadmore
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Quetta Gladiators: New Zealand’s Mark Chapman, Finn Allen, and Pakistani all-rounder Faheem Ashraf
Diamond Category Picks
The Diamond category saw the following selections:
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Islamabad United: West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder
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Karachi Kings: Pakistani batsman Khushdil Shah
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Lahore Qalandars: Sri Lankan wicketkeeper Kusal Perera
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Peshawar Zalmi: South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch and pacer Mohammad Ali
Gold Category Picks
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Peshawar Zalmi: Used a Wild Card to select Indian batsman Abdul Samad
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Multan Sultans: Pakistani pacer Mohammad Hasnain and batsman Kamran Ghulam
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Islamabad United: Australian pacer Ben Dwarshuis
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Karachi Kings: All-rounder Aamir Jamal
Silver Category Picks
Notable Silver picks included:
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Multan Sultans: Pakistani pacer Akif Javed
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Karachi Kings: Pakistani fast bowler Mir Hamza
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Islamabad United: Bowler Salman Irshad and all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz
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Lahore Qalandars: All-rounder Asif Afridi and batsman Asif Ali
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Quetta Gladiators: Pacer Khurram Shehzad and wicketkeeper Haseebullah Khan
Emerging Category Picks
Franchises invested in young talent:
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Quetta Gladiators: Batsman Hassan Nawaz
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Peshawar Zalmi: All-rounder Maaz Sadaqat
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Multan Sultans: Batsman Shahid Aziz
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Islamabad United: Batsman Saad Masood
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Lahore Qalandars: Bowler Momin Qamar
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Karachi Kings: Batsman Riazullah
Supplementary Category Picks
Teams added extra depth with these selections:
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Islamabad United: Australian pacer Riley Meredith, South African batsman Rassie van der Dussen
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Karachi Kings: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson, Afghan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi
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Lahore Qalandars: English all-rounder Tom Curran, wicketkeeper Sam Billings
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Multan Sultans: West Indies batsmen Johnson Charles, Shai Hope
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Peshawar Zalmi: West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph
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Quetta Gladiators: Sri Lankan batsman Kusal Mendis, Australian all-rounder Sean Abbott
Replacement Draft (March 2025)
During the replacement draft on March 25, 2025, teams adjusted for injuries and schedule conflicts.
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Peshawar Zalmi replaced Corbin Bosch with South African all-rounder George Linde.
Notable International Players in PSL 2025
The PSL 2025 Draft attracted several global cricket stars, making the league even more competitive.
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David Warner (Karachi Kings) joined PSL for the first time
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Kane Williamson (Karachi Kings) and Jason Holder (Islamabad United) were major international signings
Conclusion
The PSL 2025 Draft successfully built strong squads, combining seasoned international stars with rising Pakistani talent. With the tournament starting on April 11, 2025, cricket fans eagerly await an action-packed season of high-intensity matches and thrilling performances.
