Remaining PSL matches of HBL PSL X, Pakistan’s premier T20 cricket league, have been postponed indefinitely as of May 12, 2025, due to escalating India-Pakistan tensions. Fans eagerly awaiting the thrilling conclusion of the 10th edition are left wondering about the fate of the HBL PSL X remaining matches postponed. Here’s everything you need to know about the PSL match disruptions and what lies ahead.
Why Were the Remaining PSL Matches Postponed?
The remaining PSL matches faced a major setback starting May 8, 2025, when a PSL match between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings in Rawalpindi was halted due to an alleged drone incident near the stadium. Citing national security concerns amid military conflicts, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) postponed the HBL PSL X remaining matches on May 9, following directives from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Plans to relocate the remaining PSL matches to Karachi or the UAE fell through due to security risks and logistical issues, leaving eight crucial fixtures—four group-stage games and four playoffs—in limbo.
Which PSL Matches Are Affected?
The HBL PSL X remaining matches postponed include:
- Match 27: Peshawar Zalmi vs. Karachi Kings (May 8, Rawalpindi)
- Match 28: Peshawar Zalmi vs. Lahore Qalandars (May 9, Rawalpindi)
- Match 29: Islamabad United vs. Karachi Kings (May 10, Rawalpindi)
- Match 30: Multan Sultans vs. Quetta Gladiators (May 11, Multan)
- Playoffs: Qualifier, Eliminators, and Final (May 13–18, Rawalpindi/Lahore)
These remaining PSL matches were set to determine the top four teams, with Quetta Gladiators leading the points table (6 wins in 9 matches) and Karachi Kings close behind (5 wins in 8).
The postponement of the remaining PSL matches has left foreign stars like David Warner and Jason Holder in uncertainty, with some players facing travel challenges due to airspace restrictions. Fans, already impacted by earlier boycotts, are disappointed as stadiums remain empty. Franchise owners are in talks with the PCB, but no clear resumption plan exists for the PSL match schedule.
The PCB has not announced a new schedule for the remaining PSL matches, and the tournament’s future hangs in balance. Options include rescheduling in Pakistan or a neutral venue like the UAE once tensions ease, or declaring the season incomplete based on current standings.
