PSL Draft 2025 Highlights: The HBL Pakistan Super League or PSL Draft 2025, marking the 10th edition of the prestigious tournament, took place at the historic Huzoori Bagh at Lahore Fort on January 13.


The PSL Draft 2025 concluded at the historic Huzoori Bagh, Lahore Fort, with teams assembling stellar squads for the league's 10th edition. Highlights include Karachi Kings securing David Warner, Quetta Gladiators signing Finn Allen, and Multan Sultans picking Michael Bracewell. Emerging talents like Hasan Nawaz and Maaz Sadaqat were also selected. We bid goodbye on that note while wishing all the teams the best of luck for PSL 2025!
Quetta Gladiators for 2025
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Karachi Kings squad for 2025
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Islamabad United squad 2025
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Peshawar Zalmi squad 2025
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Lahore Qalandars Squad 2025
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The PSL 2025 draft ends with round 4 of supplementary category as Lahore, Quetta, Multan, Karachi all decided to get as many as four back-ups for PSL 2025! Below are the picks from supplementary round for each team
Stay tuned as we will be sharing full squad of each teams before folding our Live coverage for PSL Draft 2025!
The coverage of PSL is paused by the organisers for the Azan break. Once we resume, we will bring you the full squad updates as all teams are almost done with their supplementary picks with the fourth and final round in progress
Supplementary draft picks after Round 3
Draft picks after Supplementary Round 2
Supplementary Round 1 pick:
All teams have picked their main squad for the PSL 2025 and will now move to the supplementary drafts, where they pick four back-up players for the season in case they need replacement later in the season
The emerging category ends with Quetta and Lahore making last picks:
Karachi Kings makes back-to-back picks in Riazullah (batter) and Fawad Ali (bowler). Fawad, a product of Karachi academy, returns to his team. Meanwhile Islamabad United also got their boy Hunain Shah, who is also the younger brother of Naseem Shah. The youngest brother Ubaid Shah goes to Multan Sultans
The next three picks in Emerging categories are
There's a delay in coverage due to some technical glitch in the live feed from Lahore. We will keep bringing you all the updates from the Emerging category draft as soon as we get access to the information
The emerging category begins and the first two picks are:
The emerging category is coming up next as some of the unheralded names of Pakistan cricket will be up for grabs. Two rounds (11 picks) are available in this category with all teams going for two picks except Peshawar Zalmi
Pick order for the Emerging category 1: Quetta, Peshawar, Multan, Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi
Multan Sultans with back-to-back picks of WI's all-rounder Gudakesh Mottie and Joshua Little while Quetta picked burly Kiwi all-rounder Kyle Jamieson. Lahore Qalandars wrapped up the silver round with the signing of wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Akhlaq.
Islamabad United coach Mike Hesson announces the pick of Andries Gous as their sixth addition to the squad today! The remaining pick orders in the silver category are Multan, Quetta, Multan and Lahore
Multan Sultans use RTM card to retain Tayyab Tahir after Lahore Qalandars picked him. Qalandars immediately went for Asif Ali as their second option instead!
Quetta Gladiators go for their regional man and wicketkeeper Haseebullah Khan while Karachi Kings get Bangladesh opener Litton Das a day after he scored a century in BPL. Islamabad meanwhile announce the pick of Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz
Quetta Gladiators: Haseebullah Khan
Karachi Kings: Litton Das
Islamabad United: Mohammad Nawaz
Peshawar Zalmi make back-to-back picks in the silver category in pacer Ahmed Daniyal and Afghanistan batter Najibullah Zadran as the Silver category 2 begins! Up next in the order are Quetta, Karachi and Islamabad
Gold category: Lahore Qalandars pick left-arm spinner Asif Afridi as their third pick of the night while Quetta Gladiators pick fast bowler Khurram Shahzad! Peshawar Zalmi are up next
Karachi Kings make their sixth pick of the day in pacer Mir Hamza, who is a retention as he played for them last season too. Meanwhile defending champions Islamabad United go for slinging pacer Salman Irshad as their fourth pick!
The silver category begins with Multan Sultans picking left-arm pacer Akif Javed. Karachi Kings are up next!
The PSL draft has yet to resume since the gold category ended. It's hard to say what's causing the delay
Before the silver category draft begins, let's take a look at all the picks from gold category:
Stay with us as there is some delay in coverage from Lahore. Don't worry, the silver category draft picks are yet to begin!
With the official hashtag #DECADEOFHBLPSL, this highly anticipated event will determine the final squads for the six franchises as they gear up for the milestone season.
The draft kicks off at 1:10 PM PKTThe Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has ensured comprehensive media coverage, including a dedicated media area with live feed access, refreshments, and high-speed internet. The event will also be aired live on A Sports and the PSL's official YouTube channel, promising extensive reach to fans and stakeholders alike.
This year's overseas Platinum category features a stellar pool of 44 players from eight countries, adding immense excitement to the draft. New Zealand cricket legends Kane Williamson and Tim Southee headline the list, alongside other prominent Kiwi players like Finn Allen and Jimmy Neesham. Australia boasts the largest overseas representation, with stars like David Warner, Usman Khawaja, and Ashton Agar up for selection.
England's contingent includes PSL veterans Sam Billings and Tymal Mills, while South African players like Imran Tahir and Reeza Hendricks bring added depth to the pool. Afghanistan's spin wizard Mujeeb Ur Rahman and West Indies' versatile Jason Holder are also among the hot picks. The Platinum category is rounded out by seasoned players from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, including Shakib Al Hasan and Charith Asalanka.
Salman Naseer, CEO of PSL, expressed enthusiasm for the event, praising the diverse talent pool. "The combination of Pakistan stars and international talent ensures an exciting Draft Day," he stated.
As the teams prepare their strategies for the historic season, fans eagerly await to see which players will don their favorite franchise jerseys. Whether it's young domestic talent or seasoned international stars, the PSL Draft 2025 promises to be a spectacle celebrating a decade of cricketing excellence.
Stay tuned for live updates, squad announcements, and exclusive insights from Lahore as the PSL embarks on its landmark 10th season.