By Zainab Shafiq 
As the cricketing frenzy builds, Lahore’s iconic Gaddafi Stadium gears up to host the highly anticipated PSL 2025 playoffs, beginning Wednesday, May 21. With just four matches standing between the top teams and glory, this final phase promises to deliver edge-of-the-seat action for fans across the country.
This year’s playoffs feature a star-studded lineup: Quetta Gladiators, who topped the table, square off against Islamabad United in the Qualifier. Meanwhile, traditional rivals Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings battle it out in the first Eliminator. The losing team from the Qualifier will then face the winner of Eliminator 1 in a do-or-die Eliminator 2, with the winner heading to the grand finale on Sunday, May 25.
From rising stars to seasoned veterans, every ball from this point forward could make or break a season.
PSL 2025 Playoffs Schedule and Fixtures – Match Timing and Dates
If you’re planning to catch every over of the PSL 2025 playoffs live, here’s a full breakdown of what to expect:
Qualifier: Wednesday, 21 May
🏏 Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United
📍 Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
🕢 Toss at 7:00 PM | Match starts at 7:30 PM
Eliminator 1: Thursday, 22 May
🏏 Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings
📍 Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
🕢 Toss at 7:00 PM | Match starts at 7:30 PM
Eliminator 2: Friday, 23 May
🏏 Loser of Qualifier vs Winner of Eliminator 1
📍 Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
🕢 Toss at 7:00 PM | Match starts at 7:30 PM
Final: Sunday, 25 May
🏏 Winner of Qualifier vs Winner of Eliminator 2
📍 Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
🕢 Toss at 7:00 PM | Match starts at 7:30 PM
All matches are night fixtures, with electric atmospheres expected under the lights.
Key Players to Watch in PSL 2025 Playoffs
As the knockout stage begins, all eyes are on the leading performers who’ve lit up the league so far.
On the batting front:
Sahibzada Farhan (Islamabad United): With 394 runs in the league phase, including a century and two fifties, Farhan wears the Hanif Mohammad Cap.
James Vince (Karachi Kings): Consistent and dangerous, Vince sits second on the run-scorers’ list with 374 runs.
Fakhar Zaman (Lahore Qalandars): Always a crowd favorite, Fakhar has struck four half-centuries this season.
On the bowling front:
Mohammad Abbas Afridi (Karachi Kings): Leads the wicket tally with 17 scalps and dons the Fazal Mahmood Cap.
Abrar Ahmed, Jason Holder, and Hasan Ali are close behind with 15 wickets each and remain key threats.
The stage is set for these top performers to elevate their game as the stakes rise. Teams will need both discipline and daring to navigate the high-pressure knockout rounds of PSL 2025 playoffs
Tickets and Venue Info for Fans Attending PSL 2025 Playoffs
Ticket holders for the earlier scheduled Eliminators and Final can use the same tickets on the new respective match dates. Fans who still wish to attend the Qualifier can book their spots through pcb.tcs.com.pk or visit TCS Express Centres nationwide.
Given the capacity crowds expected at Lahore, early arrival and proper planning are advised. With local and international fans descending on the venue, it’s shaping up to be a cricket carnival no fan would want to miss.
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