Former cricketer calls for match of IPL and PSL winner, fans react with mixed reactions

The 18th Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season kicked out on March 22 and will end on May 25 with the championship game. There are ten teams competing in the competition. In the meantime, the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), which features six clubs, is being held this year. The PSL is scheduled to conclude on May 18 after starting on April 12.

Confusion and excitement have been mixed among players, coaches, and spectators as both competitions are happening at the same time.

As with the diplomatic issues that frequently exist between India and Pakistan, the IPL and PSL scheduling overlap has created a unique set of challenges.

One prominent instance involves Corbin Bosch, a cricket player from South Africa. He was first selected by a PSL team, and then the Mumbai Indians (MI) called him up to play in the IPL as an injury replacement. Bosch was suspended by the PSL for dropping out of the tournament as a result of this controversial move.

A tweet that suggested a fictitious match between the IPL and PSL winners will take place in Dubai recently went viral. The concept captivated followers, who conveyed their enthusiasm at the prospect of such a heated confrontation. Some, nevertheless, also disapproved of the idea.

How about the winner of the @IPL plays the winner of the @thePSLt20 in Dubai? @BCCI @TheRealPCB

— Ian Pont Official (@Ponty100mph) April 11, 2025

This concept is similar to the now dropped event, Champions League T20, where top franchise teams from various countries competed for a single trophy. That tournament was widely appreciated for bringing together a diverse mix of players and teams, though it eventually stopped due to scheduling conflicts with the international cricket calendar. Despite these challenges, fans continue to hope for a one-off clash between the champions of IPL and PSL, a match that could symbolize unity through sport while offering thrilling cricketing action.

Here’s how fans reacted:

No need.

— Kaushik Kashyap (@CricKaushik_) April 11, 2025

Good idea.

— Awais Ali© (@getawais) April 11, 2025

No, thanks

— Yogesh Dutta (@Yogesh17896076) April 11, 2025

Rejected

— (@ThodaSaSanskari) April 11, 2025

I like that idea

— Sports Cricket Capitol PK (@SportsCapitolPK) April 11, 2025

If won’t happen BCCI has already scrapped Champions league longtime back, Why should players risk their National duty to play few league matches which has zero importance in World Cricket

— libinTmathews (@m_libin) April 11, 2025

It will be a mismatch considering the qualities of the teams

— CricObsessed (@cricketmicrosc) April 12, 2025

Yes bring it on for 3 match series

— Hassaan | WordPress / Shopify developer (@hasu4792) April 11, 2025

Not a bad suggestion #IPL2025 #PSL2025

— Fayaz Mohmand (@MMD_Patriot) April 11, 2025

It is going to be crazy

— Haris Mahmood (@HarisMa73708878) April 11, 2025

Interesting depends how much BCCI wants to cough up money.

— F. (@WelcomeNowLeave) April 11, 2025

Not possible! Those days had gone.

— Sourabh Sanyal (@sourabhsanyal) April 11, 2025

But why?
Any IPL team is better than PSL team any given day.
Moreover you can’t compare IPL and PSL, there is a huge difference in skillset, quality and of course money

— Raja ji (@insaan_logic) April 11, 2025