List of Top 10 Highest Paid Cricketers in PSL 2025: This year’s IPL-PSL match is special because the PSL commenced play midway through the IPL 2025 competition. The PSL runs from April 8 to May 19, while the IPL runs from March 23 to May 25.
Increasing player compensation considerably in 2025 has helped the Pakistan Super League attract talented players. The top Platinum players earn $220,000 to $300,000, or Rs 1.8 crore to 2.57 crore in Indian rupees.
Aussie opener David Warner, who joined the Karachi Kings for $300,000 (Rs 2 crore 57 lakh), leads this list. David Warner will not play IPL 2025 because he was unsold at the auction. Famous players with platinum contracts include Shaheen Afridi, Shadab Khan, and Babar Azam.
IPL players earn the most despite these improvements. Rishabh Pant’s ₹27 crore contract with Lucknow Super Giants highlights the significant financial gap between the two leagues.
List of Top 10 Highest Paid Cricketers In PSL 2025
Besides David Warner and Daryl Mitchell, PSL 2025 players include Jason Holder, Kane Williamson, Mathew Short, Kusal Perera, Alzarri Joseph, Corbin Bosch, Colin Munro, Michael Bracewell, and others.
In IPL 2025, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is on the commentary panel in India. Karachi Kings may sign him on April 23 for PSL 2025. Kane Williamson reportedly wants $1,000,000 for PSL 2025.
| S.N. | Cricketers In PSL 2025 | PSL team | Fees (in USD)Â | Fees (Approx. In INR) | Fees (In PKR) |
| 1. | David Warner (Australia) | Karachi Kings | $300,000 |  ₹2 Crore 57 lakh |  ₹8 Crore 42 lakh |
| 2. | Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand) | Lahore Qalandars | $220,000 |  ₹1 crore 88 lakh |  ₹6 Crore 17 Lakh |
| 3. | Babar Azam | Peshawar Zalmi | $220,000 |  ₹1 crore 88 lakh |  ₹6 Crore 17 Lakh |
| 4. | Fakhar Zaman | Lahore Qalandars | $220,000 |  ₹1 crore 88 lakh |  ₹6 Crore 17 Lakh |
| 5. | Shaheen Afridi | Lahore Qalandars | $220,000 |  ₹1 crore 88 lakh |  ₹6 Crore 17 Lakh |
| 6. | Saim Ayub | Peshawar Zalmi | $220,000 |  ₹1 crore 88 lakh |  ₹6 Crore 17 Lakh |
| 7. | Naseem Shah | Islamabad United | $220,000 |  ₹1 crore 88 lakh |  ₹6 Crore 17 Lakh |
| 8. | Mohammad Rizwan | Multan Sultans | $220,000 |  ₹1 crore 88 lakh |  ₹6 Crore 17 Lakh |
| 9. | Matthew Short (Australia) | Islamabad United | $220,000 |  ₹1 crore 88 lakh |  ₹6 Crore 17 Lakh |
| 10. | Shadab Khan | Islamabad United | $220,000 |  ₹1 crore 88 lakh |  ₹6 Crore 17 Lakh |
FAQs: List of Top 10 Highest Paid Cricketers In PSL 2025
Q1: Who is the highest-paid foreign player in PSL 2025?
A: David Warner is the highest-paid foreign player, earning $300,000 (₹2.57 Cr / PKR 8.42 Cr) with Karachi Kings.
Q2: Which team has the most expensive player contract?
A: Karachi Kings has the most expensive contract with David Warner at $300,000.
Q3: What is Babar Azam’s salary for PSL 2025?
A: Babar Azam will earn $220,000 (₹1.88 Cr / PKR 6.17 Cr) playing for Peshawar Zalmi.
Q4: How much is Shaheen Afridi being paid?
A: Shaheen Afridi will receive $220,000 (₹1.88 Cr / PKR 6.17 Cr) from Lahore Qalandars.
Q5: Which team has the most players in the top-paid list?
A: Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United each have 3 players in the top 10 highest-paid list.
Q6: What is Mohammad Rizwan’s PSL 2025 salary?
A: Mohammad Rizwan will earn $220,000 (₹1.88 Cr / PKR 6.17 Cr) with Multan Sultans.
Q7: Are there any Australian players among the top earners?
A: Yes, David Warner (300K) and Matthew Short (300K)andMatthewShort(220K) are the Australian players in the top-paid list.
Q8: What is the standard salary for most top Pakistani players?
A: Most top Pakistani players (Babar, Shaheen, Rizwan, etc.) are earning $220,000 this season.
Q9: Which New Zealand player features in the top-paid list?
A: Daryl Mitchell is the New Zealand representative, earning $220,000 with Lahore Qalandars.
Q10: How does David Warner’s salary compare to others?
A: Warner’s 300K contract is 80,000Â higher than the next tier of players who earn $220,000.
