ISLAMABAD: The 2025 edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has sparked widespread interest, particularly due to its timing, as it overlaps with the Indian Premier League (IPL).
The PSL commenced on 11 April and is scheduled to conclude on 18 May, while the IPL runs from 23 March to 25 May.
This year, the PSL has made major strides in attracting global talent by significantly increasing player salaries.
In the Platinum category, the top-tier players are now earning between $220,000 and $300,000.
Highest-Paid Cricketer
Leading the list is Australian opener David Warner, who secured a $300,000 deal with the Karachi Kings.
Other prominent names in the Platinum category include Shaheen Afridi, Shadab Khan, and Babar Azam, all of whom have landed lucrative contracts.
As the PSL continues to develop, its growing financial investment in players highlights its vision to establish itself as a huge cricketing league around the world, offering fans a thrilling and high-quality cricketing spectacle.
Top 10 highest-paid cricketers in PSL
| S.N. | Cricketers In PSL 2025 | PSL team | Fees (in USD) |
| 1. | David Warner (Australia) | Karachi Kings | $300,000 |
| 2. | Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand) | Lahore Qalandars | $220,000 |
| 3. | Babar Azam | Peshawar Zalmi | $220,000 |
| 4. | Fakhar Zaman | Lahore Qalandars | $220,000 |
| 5. | Shaheen Afridi | Lahore Qalandars | $220,000 |
| 6. | Saim Ayub | Peshawar Zalmi | $220,000 |
| 7. | Naseem Shah | Islamabad United | $220,000 |
| 8. | Mohammad Rizwan | Multan Sultans | $220,000 |
| 9. | Matthew Short (Australia) | Islamabad United | $220,000 |
| 10. | Shadab Khan | Islamabad United | $220,000 |
In addition to David Warner and Daryl Mitchell, the league features several other international players such as West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder, New Zealand’s Kane Williamson, Matthew Short, Kusal Perera, Alzarri Joseph, Colin Munro, and Michael Bracewell.
