PSL X Breaks All Records with 3.4 billion Views! PCB Approves ₹18.3B Budget Amid for 2025-26 season

PSL X Smashes All Streaming Records

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is still going up and up. A whopping 3.4 billion views for PSL X, which is an unbelievable increase from 455 million views that were recorded in PSL 9. To be specific, PSL CEO Salman Naseer states that this is a 647.25% increase, setting an example for cricket leagues across the world, which even compares to the Indian Premier League (IPL).

3.4 Billion Views – A Digital Revolution for PSL

During a high-profile meeting in Lahore attended by franchise owners, title sponsors, and broadcasters, Salman Naseer revealed jaw-dropping stats:

• Views in PSL 9: 455 million
• Views in PSL X: 3.4 billion
• Growth Rate: 647.25%

PSL X vs IPL – Holding Ground in the Same Window

Despite overlapping with the IPL window, PSL achieved what many thought was impossible. With over 3 billion live stream views, the tournament showed that it could exist and thrive in the same time frame as the IPL event. The numbers also indicate the increasing digital consumption of sports in Pakistan.

PCB Approves ₹18.30 Billion Budget for 2025

From a financial perspective, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) approved a budget of ₹18.30 billion for the current fiscal year in Lahore during the recent Board of Governors (BOG) meeting.

Interestingly, the board did not disclose:

• Projected revenues or expenses for 2025/26
• Financial outcomes from previous ICC events, including the Champions Trophy and ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers

Major Spend on Stadium Renovation for ICC Events

Last year, the PCB divided almost the entire 18 billion rupees on the refurbishment of various stadiums in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi, particularly in when preparing for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

There has been concerns raised about financial transparency given that a breakdown of expenses was not offered in the latest announcement.

Incentives for Regional Cricket Development

The PCB also unveiled a new annual award initiative to recognize the best-performing regional cricket association. This move aims to:

• Boost grassroots cricket
• Incentivize regional development
• Encourage better governance and infrastructure planning

Additionally, staff performance will now be evaluated regularly, adding a layer of accountability within PCB operations.