The PSL 2025 Player Draft, held at the historic Hazuri Bagh in Lahore Fort, set the stage for another thrilling season of cricket. Featuring world-class international players and local talents, all six teams strategically built their squads to aim for the coveted title. Here’s an in-depth look at the draft highlights and final squads.
Top Picks in the Platinum Round PSL 2025 Player Draft
- Daryl Mitchell (Lahore Qalandars)
The two-time champions made New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell the first pick of the draft to bolster their batting lineup. Mitchell, who has played 70 T20Is, is set to make his PSL debut in 2025. - David Warner (Karachi Kings)
Karachi Kings added firepower to their batting with David Warner, one of the most prolific T20 scorers with over 12,700 runs in 392 matches. - Tom Kohler-Cadmore (Peshawar Zalmi)
Peshawar Zalmi retained their seasoned player using the Right to Match card after he was initially picked by Quetta Gladiators. - Mark Chapman (Quetta Gladiators)
Quetta secured New Zealand’s Mark Chapman, a dual international with 81 T20Is under his belt, adding depth to their middle order. - Michael Bracewell (Multan Sultans)
Multan picked the all-format New Zealand player Michael Bracewell, who has contributed with both bat and ball in 149 T20 matches. - Matthew Short (Islamabad United)
The explosive Australian batter joined Islamabad United, aiming to reinforce their dynamic batting order.
PSL 2025 Player Draft Platinum Round Two Highlights
- Faheem Ashraf (Quetta Gladiators): Quetta used their Wild Card option to include Faheem Ashraf, a proven all-rounder.
- Finn Allen (Quetta Gladiators): The aggressive Kiwi opener with a 158.69 strike rate in T20Is adds a fiery start to their innings.
- Adam Milne (Karachi Kings): Karachi added pace to their arsenal with the experienced Milne, who has 213 T20 wickets.
Notable Players in Other Rounds of PSL 2025 Player Draft
- Gold Round
- Nahid Rana (Peshawar Zalmi): The young Bangladeshi pacer impressed with his express pace.
- Ben Dwarshuis (Islamabad United): The left-arm pacer from Australia adds balance to United’s bowling attack.
- Silver Round
- Rishad Hossain (Lahore Qalandars): The leg-spinner from Bangladesh enhances Lahore’s spin department.
- Josh Little (Multan Sultans): The Irish pacer brings a strong T20 record to Multan’s squad.
- Supplementary Round
- Kane Williamson (Karachi Kings): The experienced New Zealand batter adds stability to Karachi’s lineup.
- Sean Abbott (Quetta Gladiators): The Australian all-rounder strengthens both bowling and batting for Quetta.
Final Squads for PSL 2025
Lahore Qalandars
- Platinum: Daryl Mitchell, Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman
- Key Players: Kusal Perera, Sam Billings, Tom Curran
Karachi Kings
- Platinum: David Warner, Adam Milne, Mohammad Abbas Afridi
- Key Players: Kane Williamson, Mohammad Nabi, James Vince
Multan Sultans
- Platinum: Michael Bracewell, Mohammad Rizwan, Usama Mir
- Key Players: Josh Little, Shai Hope, Johnson Charles
Peshawar Zalmi
- Platinum: Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore
- Key Players: Corbin Bosch, Alzarri Joseph, Nahid Rana
Quetta Gladiators
- Platinum: Mark Chapman, Finn Allen, Faheem Ashraf
- Key Players: Sean Abbott, Kusal Mendis, Shoaib Malik
Islamabad United
- Platinum: Matthew Short, Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan
- Key Players: Jason Holder, Rassie van der Dussen, Ben Dwarshuis
Conclusion – PSL 2025 Player Draft
The PSL 2025 Player Draft successfully assembled an exciting mix of international stars and emerging talent, promising a season full of drama and high-octane cricket. With revamped squads, each franchise is geared up to lift the trophy in what promises to be a historic 10th season of the Pakistan Super League.
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