The Pakistan Super League X is heading to the playoffs round with the four strongest teams of the league this year. Will Islamabad United manage to hold their ground, or will we finally witness an underdog triumph? As the cricket world gears up for the playoffs, read on for this preview and our expert 2025 PSL knockouts predictions.
After a short break, the Pakistan Super League Season 10 is back again. The playoffs will begin on May 21, as the top four teams from the group stage fight for the coveted PSL 10 cup.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | HBL Pakistan Super League 2025, 10th edition (T20 cricket) |
| 🏏 Venues: | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan |
| 🗓️ Dates: | 21-25 May, 2025 |
This season of PSL brings more excitement, marking the 10th year of the tournament. Pakistan Super League predictions 2025 have never been tougher for bettors looking to bet on cricket online betting sites.
The Pakistan Super League group stage featured all six competition teams in a round-robin group stage format. After two legs against each opposition, the top four teams from the point table have qualified for the 2025 Pakistan Super League playoffs.
The playoffs will be played in a page playoff system, where the top two seeded teams are given two chances to qualify for the finals due to their higher position in the group stage. The top two teams will fight it out in the first qualifier, with the winning team qualifying directly for the finals. The loser from the first qualifier will be sent to the second eliminator match.
The second playoff match will feature the third- and fourth-ranked teams, who will play the first eliminator match. The winning team will qualify for the final hurdle before the finals, while the losing team will be knocked out of the tournament. The second eliminator will feature the loser of the first qualifier and the winner of the first eliminator. The winning team in this matchup will book their names in the final match.
All the qualified teams in the Pakistan Super League Season 10 playoffs are past competition winners. This shows the quality of matches we will witness as we head into the final half of the league. Islamabad United will be looking to win back-to-back titles, a feat that only Lahore Qalandars have achieved in PSL history.
Trusted bookies have released their cricket PSL-10 winner odds for bettors looking to bet in Pakistan. Let’s look at who is expected to win the tournament outright.
Islamabad United finished in second position after struggling in the group stage’s final half. With captain Shadab Khan leading the charge, the United have bagged six wins from 10 outings.
Quetta Gladiators have finished the group stage at the top of the table with seven wins to their name. The team showcased some brilliant performances in the group stage, with Rilee Rossouw and Hassan Nawaz leading the batting side.
Lahore Qalandars were the last team to qualify for the playoffs, finishing in the fourth position. The team will be hoping for a strong performance with the home crowd backing them up.
Karachi Kings finished the group stage in third place, with equal points to Islamabad United. The team lacked net run rate, thus failing to get the seeding advantage to go into the playoff stage.
Now that we have covered everything you need to know about the PSL, let’s get down to business. Here are the expert PSL X betting tips for the knockouts and predictions you need to know to bet on PSL 2025 online.
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Sure, it’s a boring pick, but Islamabad United have been the best team this season, and we’ve made this choice even before the start of the season. Even after a few stumbles in the first half of the group stage, the team has managed to bounce back strongly. Captain Shadab Khan has been electric with the bat and the ball, recently picking up four wickets in their last group stage match. He will lead the United to the playoffs with a 26.20 batting average and 13 wickets.
United’s batting lineup has been their biggest strength, consistently racking up 200+ targets for their opponents throughout the group stage. Their middle-order batsman, Sahibzada Farhan, has been their main firepower in the batting sector and an MVP candidate. The Pakistani international is currently the leading run scorer in this year’s tournament, with one century and two half-centuries to his name. He is also the only one from United in the top 10.
Jason Holder’s unavailability in the playoffs will undoubtedly be a problem for Islamabad. The West Indies player is currently the highest wicket-taker for the team with 15 wickets in eight matches. However, local veterans Imad Wasim and Naseem Shah will add the much-needed depth to United’s bowling lineup. With English superstar Alex Hales joining the team for the playoffs ahead, Islamabad are our pick to secure a back-to-back championship.
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Led by the Australian superstar David Warner, Karachi Kings fell just short of securing the second seed due to their low NRR after losing their last match against Islamabad United. The team management has done an incredible job of putting together a side that is mixed with both experienced veterans and rising stars of the cricket world.
English superstar James Vince and Afghan veteran Mohammad Nabi have been the team’s top performers so far. James Vince is currently the second-highest run scorer of the tournament, with 374 runs, with David Warner and Khushdil Shah contributing consistently with the bat. The breakout star from the side has been Abbas Afridi, the highest wicket-taker of PSL 2025. The 22-year-old rising star has managed to add 17 wickets to the tally so far.
Lahore Qalandars, on the other hand, failed to gain the consistency they might have been hoping for. Their middle order is weak, and we expect Karachi to get past them in the Eliminator.
This was our expert analysis of 2025 Pakistan Super League tips, and now it’s your time. We favor Islamabad United to win back-to-back titles, but Quetta Gladiators will not make it easy for them. Have the same thoughts? Lock in your bets before the 2025 PSL playoff odds change.
