A viral video clip of a Pakistani spectator glued to an Indian Premier League (IPL) game on a smartphone while at a live Pakistan Super League (PSL) game has opened the debate anew regarding the two leading T20 leagues’ popularity. Both events are ongoing now, and as such, fresh comparisons are emerging between the leagues among cricket aficionados on social media.
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People watching IPL instead of Psl.#RCBvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/u5IByjIMdP
— Indian Cricket Fc (@Jonathan_fcc) April 18, 2025
Hasan Ali Supports PSL Growth
The incident comes on the heels of recent remarks by Pakistani pacer Hasan Ali, who had shown optimism regarding the PSL drawing more viewership. “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,” he had stated prior to the beginning of the season.
Sam Billings Weighs In
English cricketer Sam Billings, who has played in the PSL up to now and in the IPL previously, shared his views in a media meeting. “You want me to say something absurd? It is hard to look past the IPL as the greatest competition in the world; it’s as apparent as apparent, everything else lags behind,” he said. He also said, “In England (The Hundred and T20 Blast), we are trying to follow what PSL is doing, as the second best competition in the world.”
PSL 2025 Season So Far
The 2025 PSL season has completed nine games with six teams having all played three. Islamabad United holds the number one position in points with a spotless record to date. The Lahore Qalandars and the Karachi Kings take the next spots, having experienced one defeat apiece.
