PSL 2025 gives more money than IPL, Pakistan made fun of the world's biggest league

Sports News: While the Indian Premier League (IPL) is going on with full enthusiasm in India, Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 is being organized in Pakistan. Comparison of both leagues between cricket lovers is common, but the biggest difference between these two is money. While IPL is considered to be the world's largest and rich cricket league, PSL is still behind. A figure has come out compared to the IPL, which has launched a debate on social media. The amount of 'Player of the Match' in Pakistan Super League is more than IPL. While the man of the match is given Rs 1 lakh in the IPL, this reward in PSL is more than Rs 1.5 lakh. On this basis, many Pakistani fans are trolling IPL on social media and are trying to call PSL the best league in the world.

IPL reign in prize money

The Indian Premier League (IPL) continues to dominate the cricketing landscape with its impressive prize money, reflecting the tournament’s immense financial strength. Its rewards far surpass those of many other leagues globally.

PSL best league in the world 💪#HBLPSLX #PSLX #TATAIPL2025 pic.twitter.com/an3ey02xVT

— Urooj Jawed🇵🇰 (@uroojjawed12) April 16, 2025

IPL vs PSL: A Stark Financial Contrast

A direct comparison with the Pakistan Super League (PSL) highlights this disparity. The champion of IPL 2025 is set to receive a whopping ₹20 crore, while the runner-up will walk away with ₹13 crore.

- Player of the Match in IPL: 100,000 INR
- Player of the Match in PSL: 500,000 PKR

100,000 INR is 1167 USD.
500,000 PKR is 1780 USD.
PSL pays more than IPL. I hope Indian fans know this 🇵🇰🇮🇳🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/SuDLpjmoEU

— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) April 16, 2025

PSL Rewards Pale in Comparison

On the other hand, the PSL winner will earn only ₹4.2 crore—almost five times less than the IPL’s top prize. This significant gap in earnings highlights the IPL’s superior status and influence in international franchise cricket.

PSL's popularity and access limited

While veteran players from all over the world participate in the IPL and get huge amount, PSL also has limited payment to the players and the global stardom is also less visible. The global broadcast of the IPL, the brand value and the grandeur of the stadium, is several times ahead of the PSL. Although PSL has caught attention by paying more than IPL in terms of a reward, the IPL in totality is still at the top of the cricket world. Better a league based on only one criteria, ignoring the entire picture must be ignored.