ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reported record financial growth for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11, as the tournament’s profitability has risen significantly following its expansion to eight teams, a Senate committee has told a committee.
In a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee of the Cabinet Secretariat chaired by Rana Mahmood-ul-Hasan, the overall profit of the league was around Rs. 2 billion to Rs. 7.5 billion is explained to have risen to over Rs.
Officials told the panel that the addition of two new franchises has played a major role in boosting revenue streams, with a significant increase in broadcast rights, sponsorship deals and franchise-related income.
Detailed financial statements for PSL 11 were presented during the session, fully outlining cost, revenue and profit.
According to official documents shared with the committee, the total expenditure for the 11th edition of the tournament was over Rs 2.64 billion, while the total revenue exceeded Rs 10.19 billion. This resulted in a pre-tax profit of over Rs 7.54 billion.
The PCB also provided comparative figures for previous editions, saying that in PSL 2025 the league will spend approximately Rs. 2 billion in profit, while PSL 2024 posted a profit of Rs. 2.46 billion recorded.
Officials highlighted that the financial performance reflects strong business growth and increasing market value of the league. The expansion to eight teams has significantly strengthened the PSL’s business model, generating more revenue across multiple revenue streams.
The committee was further informed that sustained investor interest and growing media rights values have positioned the league as one of the most commercially successful sporting events in the region.
The latest season saw a record expansion with two additional franchises including the Rawalpindis and Hyderabad Kingsmen, marking a historic step in the league’s development.
In the final, Peshawar won their second PSL title by defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen at the Zalmi Gaddafi Stadium.
Hyderabad Kingsmen were bowled out for 129 in 18 overs despite Saeem Ayub’s 54. Chasing 130, Zalmi were reduced to 40-4 before recovering with a crucial 85-run partnership between Aaron Hardy and Abdul Samad.
Hardy remained unbeaten on 56, leaving Zalmi with five wickets in hand and 28 balls to spare, bringing a dramatic end to the season.
Arfa Feroz Sagay
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