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A number of high-profile players were acquired at the 2025 Pakistan Super League (PSL) auction and the Australian opener David Warner earning the highest paid award in the tournament. He was the most costly player of the season and the Karachi Kings paid $300,000 (₹2.57 crore / ₨8.42 crore) to acquire his services for the Karachi kings team. Warner's explosive batting and experience in T20 leagues worldwide justify his top billing.
The top 10 highest-paid cricket players in the PSL 2025 are listed below:
| Rank | Player Name | Nationality | Team | Primary Role | Salary (USD) |
| 1 | David Warner | Australia | Karachi Kings | Opening Batsman | $300,000 |
| 2 | Babar Azam | Pakistan | Peshawar Zalmi | Top-order Batsman | $220,000 |
| 3 | Daryl Mitchell | New Zealand | Lahore Qalandars | All-rounder | $220,000 |
| 4 | Fakhar Zaman | Pakistan | Lahore Qalandars | Opening Batsman | $220,000 |
| 5 | Shaheen Afridi | Pakistan | Lahore Qalandars | Fast Bowler | $220,000 |
| 6 | Saim Ayub | Pakistan | Peshawar Zalmi | Left-handed Batsman | $220,000 |
| 7 | Naseem Shah | Pakistan | Islamabad United | Fast Bowler | $220,000 |
| 8 | Mohammad Rizwan | Pakistan | Multan Sultans | Wicketkeeper-Batsman | $220,000 |
| 9 | Matthew Short | Australia | Islamabad United | All-rounder (Bat & Off-spin) | $220,000 |
| 10 | Shadab Khan | Pakistan | Islamabad United | All-rounder / Team Captain | $220,000 |
With an enormous salary, the Australian superstar tops the list of the PSL highly pain player and contributes with his aggressive hitting to Karachi's squad.
The New Zealand all-rounder is a valuable addition to Lahore, known for his power-hitting and handy medium pace.
Pakistan's former captain and batting icon continues to be a key player for Peshawar with his elegant strokeplay.
The hard-hitting opener remains a match-winner for Lahore, capable of changing games in the powerplay.
Pakistan's pace spearhead commands this salary with his lethal bowling, especially in crunch moments.
Because of his daring batting style, the young left-hander has rapidly increased his number in the ranks and earned large money.
The fiery fast bowler is one of Pakistan's most exciting talents, delivering breakthroughs with his raw pace.
The wicketkeeper-batsman is a consistent performer, offering stability and leadership to Multan.
The Australian all-rounder's potent hitting and useful off-spin provide depth and strength to the Islamabad's team.
With his aggressive lower-order batting and leg-spin, the Islamabad captain has a track record of most winning matches.
The 2025 PSL season promises exciting cricket with a mix of local and international players who earning high wages from the tournament. Warner's signing highlights the league's growing stature, while Pakistani stars like Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Mohammad Rizwan continue to dominate the high-earners list. Fans may anticipate an exciting competition among different matches with such an outstanding players in the tournament.
Which player earns the most money in PSL?
With $300,000 from the Karachi Kings, David Warner is the highest-paid player in the PSL 2025.
Who is the most expensive player in PSL history?
Warner's $300,000 income in 2025 is among the highest-ever PSL auction salaries, and he is considered as a highest player in IPL history.
Who is the most expensive player in PSL 2025?
David Warner, who paid $300,000 to join the Karachi Kings, is currently hold the title of the highest paid player.
