PSL 2025 Opening Ceremony Highlights: Ali Zafar, Natasha Baig, Talha Anjum, Abar-Ul-Haq give memorable performances

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PSL 2025 Opening Ceremony Live Updates: Rawalpindi is abuzz with energy as it hosts the Pakistan Super League (PSL) opening ceremony for the first time in history.

• 🎤 Ali Zafar - Headlining performance; also performs in the anthem "X Dekho"
• 🎤 Natasha Baig - Sufi rock artist; also joins in the anthem performance
• 🎤 Abrar-ul-Haq - Punjabi pop legend; performs solo and in the anthem
• 🎤 Noori - Rock band reunion bringing nostalgia to the PSL stage
• 🎤 Talha Anjum & Young Stunners - Urdu rap pioneers energize the crowd
• 🎤 Abida Parveen - Spiritual and soulful Sufi performance
• 🎶 "X Dekho" Anthem Performance - Joint act by Ali Zafar, Natasha Baig, Talha Anjum & Abrar-ul-Haq
• (Refresh the page frequently for faster updates)

Apr 11, 2025, 8:15 pm IST

PSL 2025 Opening Ceremony Ends

The PSL 2025 Opening Ceremony concludes with that performance followed by stunning firework, which felt like an icing on the cake as the crowd cheered and whistled to that end! We end our PSL Opening live coverage on that note. Move on to our live coverage of the Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars opening PSL match as the toss is coming up next in 15 minutes!

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Apr 11, 2025, 8:13 pm IST

PSL 2025 Live Updates

Ali Zafar, Natasha, Talha and Abrar-Ul-Haq perform the final act in PSL anthem 'X Dekho'

Apr 11, 2025, 8:06 pm IST

Pakistan Super League 2025 Opening Ceremony

Ali Zafar pays tribute to rich Pakistan culture with multiple songs dedicate to various regions of the country. Now it's time for the final act as Natasha and Talha join Ali Zafar on the stage for the PSL anthem 'X Dekho'

Apr 11, 2025, 7:59 pm IST

PSL Opening Ceremony Live: Ali Zafar is on the stage

The star attraction is on the stage and he performance his popular song 'Laila O Laila'

Apr 11, 2025, 7:57 pm IST

Pakistan Super League X Opening Ceremony

Stunning fireworks and lighting at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium at the end of the Talha Anjum's performance

Apr 11, 2025, 7:53 pm IST

PSL 2025 Opening Ceremony Live Updates: Talha Anjum on the stage

Pakistan's favourite rapper Talha Anjum is on the stage and performs his popular song!

Apr 11, 2025, 7:50 pm IST

PSL 2025 Live Updates: Abida Parveen is lip syncing

Full marks for the presentation done by the organisers as the stage looks gorgeous while Abida Parveen performs Ruhaniyat. However, it looks like she is lip-syncing to her song and not doing a good job at it. Meanwhile, Talha Anjum is up next!

Apr 11, 2025, 7:45 pm IST

Pakistan Super League 2025 Opening Ceremony: Abida Parveen first to perform

Abida Parveen is the first to performer of the PSL opening ceremony

Abida Parveen performance at the PSL X opening ceremony. pic.twitter.com/ePZqYgUG1P

— 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞 (@CallMeSheri1) April 11, 2025

Apr 11, 2025, 7:44 pm IST

PSL Opening Ceremony Live: The opening ceremony begins

The PSL 2025 Opening Ceremony begins with Hamza Ali Abbasi leading the presentation!

Apr 11, 2025, 7:26 pm IST

Pakistan Super League X Opening Ceremony: PSL New Anthem

In case you haven't watched the new PSL anthem 'X Dekho'. Do take a look at the video, where you can see superstars Ali Zafar and Natasha Baig perform, while we wait for the opening ceremony to begin

The wait is over! Presenting to you the Official #HBLPSLX Anthem 🤩🎶

“𝐗 𝐃𝐞𝐤𝐡𝐨” featuring @AliZafarsays, @AbrarUlHaqPK, @talhahanjum and @imnatashabaig 🎤#ApnaXHai pic.twitter.com/85znQOjhpC

— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) April 2, 2025

Apr 11, 2025, 7:18 pm IST

PSL 2025 Opening Ceremony Live Updates: Event soon to start!

The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is glowing with excitement as fans take their seats and the final preparations wrap up. With just 15 minutes to go until the PSL 2025 Opening Ceremony officially begins, the energy is electric. A stunning fireworks display has already lit up the sky, and now, the stage is set for performances by Ali Zafar, Abida Parveen, Noori, Young Stunners, and more. Stay tuned-Pakistan's biggest cricket celebration is about to begin!

Stage set hai, bas aapka intezaar hai! #HBLPSLX ki celebration hai 👏🏼 #ApnaXHai pic.twitter.com/wez96ZWrh8

— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) April 11, 2025

From musical powerhouses to star-studded appearances, the event is poised to kick off the 10th edition of the league in grand fashion.

Gates opened at 4:00 PM PKT, welcoming excited fans into the venue well ahead of the night's festivities. At 6:00 PM PKT, the sky above Rawalpindi will come alive with a vibrant firework display, setting the tone for the high-voltage entertainment to follow. The official opening ceremony will commence at 7:00 PM PKT, ahead of the much-anticipated opening match slated for 8:30 PM.

This year's performance line-up is as diverse as it is dynamic. Headlining the musical celebration is Ali Zafar, whose infectious energy and longstanding connection with the PSL continue to make him a fan favorite. Sufi rock sensation Natasha Baig and Punjabi pop icon Abrar-ul-Haq bring distinct flavors to the mix, while Noori's return promises a blast of nostalgia.

The evening also features rising hip-hop force Talha Anjum and his group Young Stunners, who have reshaped the Pakistani music scene with their Urdu rap anthems. Lending a spiritual and emotional depth to the event is none other than the queen of Sufi music, Abida Parveen. Her presence at the ceremony elevates the PSL celebration beyond just sports and music-it becomes a cultural phenomenon.

Adding to the energy is the performance of X Dekho, the official anthem of PSL 2025, bringing together Ali Zafar, Natasha Baig, Talha Anjum, and Abrar-ul-Haq in a vibrant musical collaboration that encapsulates the PSL journey over the last decade.

The ceremony will also be graced by several key dignitaries and franchise owners. Expected attendees include Punjab's Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, and franchise owners such as Javed Afridi (Peshawar Zalmi), Fawad Rana (Lahore Qalandars), and Nadeem Omar (Quetta Gladiators), among others. Their presence is expected to underscore the significance of this milestone edition of the league.

For fans lucky enough to attend, the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is ready to accommodate up to 20,000 spectators. Tickets across various categories-from general admission to premium hospitality-have been made available both online and through TCS express centers.

As Rawalpindi transforms into the epicenter of cricket and entertainment, all eyes are on the stage, the skies, and the stars. PSL 2025 is not just a tournament; it's a celebration of Pakistan's culture, cricket, and creativity. Stay tuned as we bring you all the action live from the stadium.