The much anticipated HBL Pakistan Super League X replacement draft will occur today, March 24, through a virtual player selection meeting. The HBL PSL draft 2025 was held on 13 January 2025 at Lahori Bagh, Lahore. However, the replacement draft usually occurs due to players’ unavailability during the whole season or a few matches ahead of the HBL PSL event. The upcoming PSL season 10 will begin on 11 April as per the PSL X schedule released by the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Some international players are unavailable in a few matches and will be partially replaced with new ones picked by specific franchises. Peshawar Zalmi has officially named South African all-rounder George Linde as a complete replacement for Corbin Bosch in the Diamond Category ahead of PSL X. Let me remind you the HBL PSL 10 exhibition match will begin on 8 April in Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium Peshawar.
Australian international cricketer and wicket-keeper-batter Alex Tyson Carey has been drafted as a partial replacement during the unavailability of Rassie van der Dussen in a supplementary category by Islamabad United. Meanwhile, Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings have also reserved their replacement pick in place of Nahid Rana for the gold category and Litton Das for the silver category during the online virtual meeting for the PSL 10 replacement draft.
The HBP PSL X replacement draft pick for Kiwis all-rounder cricketer Mark Chapman, selected in the platinum category by the Quetta Gladiators, and Kiwis batter Kane Williamson has also been reserved in the supplementary category by Karachi Kings.
The first game of PSL 2025 promises to be an entertaining opening as defending champion Islamabad United will face two-time winners Lahore Qalandars at the iconic Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
How does the PSL draft work?
Franchises have the option to keep players from their previous squads or exchange them through trades with other teams. Any players who are not retained or traded will return to the draft pool, where all teams can pick from them.
How does the PSL replacement draft work?
The PSL replacement draft allows teams to replace players who are unavailable due to injury or international commitments. It is usually held virtually closer to the tournament’s start.
What is the difference between auction and draft in cricket?
The Draft system has defined pay structures for each category; the IPL auction presents a more dynamic player value decided after an intense auction war.
