The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had taken a huge risk by scheduling the PSL 2025 season when the IPL 2025 was going on. It was due to Pakistan hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in the window of PSL 10 and hence the Pakistan T20 league was moved.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is unquestionably the world's largest cricket tournament. Since its beginning in 2008, the IPL has reached new heights with each season and broken multiple viewership records. It is also accurate to state that practically every cricketer in the globe wants to play in the IPL because it provides immense exposure and financial security.
While the IPL continues to set new records with entertaining matches and performances, comparisons with other leagues take place.
Due to the political rivalry between India and Pakistan, fans of both countries draw parallels between the IPL and the Pakistan Super League. Interestingly, the 2025 editions of both leagues clashed.
Earlier this month, Pakistan's great pacer Hasan Ali suggested that people will leave the IPL midway to watch the PSL. However, a recent video from a PSL match emerged, demonstrating the immense popularity of the IPL even in Pakistan.
"Fans watch the tournament where there's good cricket with entertainment. If we play well in the PSL, viewers will leave the IPL to watch us," Hasan had told reporters ahead of PSL 2025 opener.
In the viral video, a fan is sitting in the stadium, watching a PSL match. However, his attention was diverted from the PSL game since he was also watching the IPL 2025 match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals on his cell phone.
The video went viral om social media like a wild-fire, instigating the comparisons between the two leagues.
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