2025 Pakistan Super League opening ceremony

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2025 Pakistan Super League opening ceremony
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Promotional poster
Date11 April 2025
Time6:30 PM PKT
Venue Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Location Rawalpindi, Pakistan
TypeOpening ceremony
Theme10 Years of PSL
Organised by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
Filmed by PTV Sports
A Sports
Tapmad
Tamasha
ParticipantsAli Zafar, Shae Gill, Young Stunners, team captains
Website https://www.psl-t20.com/

The 2025 Pakistan Super League opening ceremony marked the official start of the tenth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), a franchise-based Twenty20 cricket tournament organized by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The ceremony was held on 11 April 2025 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, making it the first time the city hosted the PSL’s inaugural ceremony. [1] [2]

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Background

The ceremony served as the official kickoff of PSL 10, celebrating a decade of the league's existence since its inaugural season in 2016. Unlike previous years, the PCB chose Rawalpindi as the host city for the opening ceremony for the first time. [3] [4] [5]

Performances

The ceremony featured live performances by a mix of popular Pakistani artists. Among the headline performers were: [6]

The 2025 official PSL anthem "X Dekho" was also unveiled during the ceremony, featuring a collaboration between multiple artists and produced by Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan (Xulfi). [4]

Highlights

The ceremony included: A parade of team captains from the six franchises: Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, and Quetta Gladiators. A fireworks display, drone show, and stage performances integrated with the countdown to the first match. A tribute segment honoring key contributors to the PSL over the past decade, including former players and organizers. [7] [8]

Broadcast and reception

The event was broadcast live on sports and entertainment channels in Pakistan, including PTV Sports, A Sports, and streamed digitally via Tapmad and Tamasha. Social media reactions were generally positive, with praise for the improved production quality and crowd energy. [9] [7]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Rawalpindi to host opening ceremony of HBL PSL X". www.pcb.com.pk. 10 January 2014.
  2. ↑ "PSL X kicks off with dazzling opening ceremony in Rawalpindi". www.geo.tv.
  3. ↑ "PSL 2025: Opening ceremony lights up Rawalpindi". www.indiatoday.in. 12 April 2025.
  4. 1 2 Dawn.com, APP (11 April 2025). "PSL 10 formally begins with glitzy opening ceremony at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium". DAWN.COM.
  5. ↑ "Blazing start for United as PSL X ignites under Pindi skies". www.thenews.com.pk.
  6. ↑ "PSL 10 dazzles with star-studded opening ceremony in Rawalpindi". The Nation. 12 April 2025.
  7. 1 2 "PSL 2025 Opening Ceremony: Start Time, Performers List & Where To Watch Live | Pakistan Super League | Cricket News Today". Wisden. 11 April 2025.
  8. ↑ Sports, ABP Live (11 April 2025). "PSL 2025 Opening Ceremony: Date, Venue, Performers List & Live Streaming Details". news.abplive.com.
  9. ↑ https://cricket.one/cricket-news/psl-2025-opening-ceremony-when-and-where-to-watch-todays-event/67f8ef289724cd66d538700f
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