The world’s second most popular and high-quality league, PSL, is held every year in Pakistan from February to the end of March. In this T20 league, players are divided into six different categories based on their skills and popularity.
The biggest and most talented players are placed in the most expensive Platinum category, with prices ranging from 30 to 40 million Pakistani Rupees. In today’s video, we will talk about the 10 most expensive players of PSL 10, who are all set to make a significant impact in this season’s PSL.
Top 10 PSL 2025 Expensive Players
1- Babar Azam
While Babar Azam’s current form in Test and ODI formats might be subject to criticism, when you look at his T20I and ODI stats, you’ll be amazed. For the past three years, he has been ranked the number one batter.
He holds the world record for the fastest 5,000 ODI runs, the fastest 3,000 T20I runs, and many other accolades. With achievements like 10 centuries in T20 cricket, Babar Azam has brought great honor to himself and his country.
Babar Azam is the captain of Peshawar Zalmi, and he has scored the most runs in PSL history. Throughout his PSL career, he has played 77 innings, scored 2,935 runs with a batting average of 43.8, and has also taken 28 wickets and hit one century.
2- Shaheen Afridi
In PSL, Shaheen Afridi has occasionally showcased his skills with the bat as well. Speaking of his captaincy, he became the captain of Lahore Qalandars for the first time in 2022, and in his very first season, he led his team to the championship.
In PSL 2023, under Shaheen’s captaincy, Lahore Qalandars remained the defending champions. Shaheen Afridi considered a nightmare for Indian batters, is currently Pakistan’s leading fast bowler and one of the biggest and most expensive players in PSL.
As usual, he will be a part of Lahore Qalandars this year as well and will also be seen leading the team. In the 2023 ODI World Cup, the fast bowler played nine matches, with a bowling average of 26.7, an economy rate of 5.9, and took 18 wickets.
He was the highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in the 2023 World Cup. In his PSL career, he has played 62 innings, with a bowling average of 21, and has taken a total of 89 wickets.
3- Naseem Shah
One of the Best bowlers, Naseem Shah is considered one of the most formidable and dangerous fast bowlers, who has earned a great reputation in the cricket world due to his precision. Not just in T20, but across all three formats of cricket, he has consistently delivered outstanding performances, winning the hearts of fans.
This time, Islamabad United has included him in their squad. In PSL 2024, Naseem Shah, along with his two brothers, Haneen Shah and Ubaid Shah, will be in action representing Islamabad United.
4- Rilee Rossouw
Rilee Rossouw, a South African power-hitter who has been part of Multan Sultans for the past four seasons, will be seen in Quetta Gladiators’ team this time. In PSL 2023, Rossouw played an incredible inning, scoring a century off just 41 balls against Peshawar Zalmi, which was the second-fastest century in PSL history.
His value can be understood by the fact that in IPL 2024, he was bought for 80 million Indian Rupees. Rossouw bats at number three and considers it his duty to rain down boundaries on the opposition’s bowlers. In his PSL career, Rossouw has scored 1828 runs in 71 innings with a strike rate of 145 and a batting average of 34.
This makes him one of the biggest and most expensive players in PSL 10, where he will be seen in action for Quetta Gladiators.
5- Rovman Powell
West Indies’ T20 captain and powerful batsman, Rovman Powell, will be in action for Peshawar Zalmi in PSL 10. Known for his power-hitting, Powell has become a T20 specialist.
His explosive batting has entertained fans in every major cricket league, including international cricket. His importance in T20 cricket can be gauged by the fact that in IPL 2024, he was bought for 40 million Indian Rupees by a South Asian franchise.
6- Mohammad Rizwan
Rizwan is currently a prominent name in Pakistan cricket, and in PSL 10, he’s earning millions of Pakistani Rupees while playing for Multan Sultans. Rizwan is often compared to the likes of Rashid Latif and Moin Khan, and he’s fast becoming one of the top wicketkeeper-batsmen in Pakistan cricket history.
In T20 cricket, he is surpassing every other Pakistani batsman, including Babar Azam. Rizwan joined Multan Sultans as a captain in 2021 and led the team to a championship victory in his first year. In his recent form, he was Pakistan’s highest run-scorer in the 2023 ODI World Cup and the second-highest run-scorer in 2022.
In PSL 2023, Rizwan was the highest run-scorer with 550 runs. In his PSL career, Rizwan has scored 2010 runs in 55 innings with a strike rate of 128 and a batting average of 49, including one century.
7- Mohammad Amir
Amir is a popular name in the cricket world, known to every cricket lover, not just in Pakistan but worldwide. Although he was part of Karachi Kings, this time in PSL 10, he was bought by Quetta Gladiators for millions.
Everyone is familiar with Mohammad Amir’s exceptional international career, but his recent form has been impressive. In 2023, Amir took 16 wickets in 10 matches with an economy of 6.88 and a bowling average of 13.75, making him the third-highest wicket-taker in the tournament. His remarkable bowling was also seen in the Abu Dhabi T10 League 2023.
In his overall PSL career, Amir has taken 63 wickets in 65 innings with a bowling average of 28.7. If you’re also excited about Mohammad Amir’s debut for Quetta Gladiators, drop an “I love Amir” in the comments.
8- Fakhar Zaman
He is one of the top batsmen in the cricket world, known for his explosive and massive innings. This Pakistani opener has already made a name for himself in ODIs and is also well-recognized in T20 cricket. Since PSL 2017, Fakhar has been part of Lahore Qalandars, showcasing his power-hitting as an opener.
Lahore Qalandars picked Fakhar again in the first round of the most expensive category. Looking at his recent form, Fakhar Zaman scored 220 runs in 4 innings in the 2023 ODI World Cup with a strike rate of 122 and an average of 73, including a historic inning.
He also unleashed a flurry of sixes against New Zealand. In his overall PSL career, Fakhar has scored 2356 runs in 76 innings with a strike rate of 122 and a batting average of 31. Additionally, Fakhar Zaman holds the record for the most sixes in PSL, with 100 sixes, and has also scored two centuries in PSL.
9- Kieron Pollard
Pollard, known as the “black storm” due to his powerful hitting, is a top T20 cricketer. He is renowned for his exceptional six-hitting ability. In the last PSL 2023, he performed remarkably well for Multan Sultans, but in PSL 2024, Karachi Kings picked him as their most expensive player and the first pick for their squad.
If we look at his recent form, Pollard scored 394 runs in 9 innings with a strike rate of 192 and an average of 78 in the ILT20 2023. In his PSL career, he has scored 910 runs in 40 innings with a strike rate of 165 and an average of 36. In the upcoming PSL, Pollard will be the highest-rated player for Karachi Kings, and fans can expect him to entertain with his massive sixes.
10- Rassie Van Der Dussen
let’s talk about Rassie Van Der Dussen, a top-order batsman who Lahore Qalandars have picked in the Platinum category of the PSL. Although he hasn’t shown any remarkable performance in T20 Internationals or other T20 leagues yet, his numbers in ODIs are excellent.
In the 2023 ODI World Cup, he scored 490 runs in 10 innings for South Africa, and due to his World Cup performance and the team’s combination, he was bought for 30 million because the team needed a strong batsman to bat at number three. Similarly, in PSL 2024, we’ll see him batting at number three for Lahore Qalandars.
FAQ’s
Babar Azam holds the title of the most successful batsman in PSL history. As the captain of Peshawar Zalmi, he has scored the most runs in the tournament, with 2,935 runs in 77 innings and a batting average of 43.8. He also has one century in the PSL.
Shaheen Afridi, the captain of Lahore Qalandars, was the highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in the 2023 ODI World Cup. In his PSL career, he has played 62 innings with a bowling average of 21, taking a total of 89 wickets.
Rilee Rossouw, a South African power-hitter, is one of the most expensive players in PSL 2025 due to his explosive batting skills. In PSL 2023, he scored a century off just 41 balls, making it the second-fastest century in PSL history. His overall performance in T20 leagues has also added to his value.
Rovman Powell, known for his power-hitting, will be playing for Peshawar Zalmi in PSL 2025. He has made a name for himself as a T20 specialist, participating in major cricket leagues worldwide, including the IPL, where he was bought for 40 million Indian Rupees in 2024.
Naseem Shah is regarded as one of the top fast bowlers in PSL and international cricket. Known for his precision and outstanding performances across all formats, Naseem Shah has been included in Islamabad United’s squad for PSL 2025. He continues to earn a reputation as a formidable bowler on the global stage.