The IPL, Indian Premier League, is one of India’s most celebrated cricket tournaments. The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) founded it in 2008. On the other hand, PSL, the Pakistan Super League, is also a T20 tournament by the PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board). Even though they are almost the same, there are differences, so let’s take a look at IPL vs. PSL Prize Money 2025: Why India’s League Pays 5x More Than Pakistan’s.
In both tournaments, the teams contain local as well as international players. Where the IPL is one of the most successful tournaments around the globe, the PSL is still gaining popularity. IPL has a massive prize money pool and is one of the richest tournaments. The PSL comparatively has lower prize money as it is still growing and making its way.
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IPL vs PSL Prize Money 2025
As the IPL is known for being the richest cricket tournament, the prize pool here is massive. The BCCI makes sure that the team, as well as the players’ hard work, doesn’t go unnoticed. The winner of the 2025 tournament gets ₹20 crore cash and the trophy.
The runner-up gets a ₹13 crore prize. The teams in the third and fourth positions receive amounts of ₹7 crore and ₹6.5 crore, respectively. The players who perform well in the tournament also receive a cash prize. The MVP gets ₹12 lakh, the Emerging Player gets ₹20 lakh, the Orange Cap (most runs) gets ₹15 lakh, and the Purple Cap (most wickets) gets ₹15 lakh.
The Pakistan Super League 2025 prize money is around $500,000, which is around PKR ₹14 crore for the champion. The runner-up will receive around $200,000, which is around PKR ₹5.62 crore. The individual, for their performance like best batter or baller, gets up to PKR 35 lakh.
Why India’s League Pays 5x More Than Pakistan’s
As compared to Pakistan, the Indian Premier League has a massive revenue generation from the tournament. IPL generates money through sponsorship, broadcasting rights, and ticket sales. IPL has a huge fan base, from fans within the country to global fans.
Whereas the PSL is still growing in Pakistan, it does not have the global reach like the IPL. However, PSL is growing steadily and one day would be as grand as IPL.
