PSL 2025: Who Will Win the Most Valuable Player Award?

As the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 heats up, fans, analysts, and former players are already debating the big question: Who will win the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award? With stellar performances lighting up the tournament, the race for the MVP is tighter than ever.

From hard-hitting batsmen to match-winning bowlers, PSL 2025 has seen exceptional talent take the stage. But only one player will ultimately lift the prestigious MVP trophy at the end of the season.

• MVP award recognizes the tournament’s best performer.

• Top contenders include star batsmen, bowlers, and all-rounders.

• Performance consistency is the key to winning the award.

• Fan votes and match impact also influence MVP chances.

• Past MVP winners have set the bar high for 2025 aspirants.

The Most Valuable Player (MVP) award is given to the cricketer who makes the biggest impact throughout the tournament.
Key factors considered include:

• Runs scored or wickets taken

• Match-winning performances

• Consistency across matches

• Fielding brilliance and leadership impact

Winning the MVP not only brings prestige but also boosts a player's career, often opening doors to international opportunities and T20 leagues worldwide.

Here are the players currently leading the race for the MVP title based on their performance so far:

1. Babar Azam – Peshawar Zalmi

• Leading run-scorer once again.

• Striking at an impressive strike rate of 145+.

• Consistent with multiple half-centuries and centuries.

2. Shaheen Afridi – Lahore Qalandars

• Leading the bowling charts.

• Devastating with the new ball.

• Captaincy skills are adding to his MVP chances.

3. Mohammad Rizwan – Multan Sultans

• Calm, composed leadership and impactful batting.

• Master of chases with consistent match-winning knocks.

• Contributing with sharp wicketkeeping as well.

4. Fakhar Zaman – Lahore Qalandars

• Known for explosive batting at the top.

• Match-winning centuries are turning games around.

5. Shadab Khan – Islamabad United

• Brilliant all-round performances with bat and ball.

• Energetic fielding and aggressive captaincy bore his profile.

Understanding previous MVP winners helps predict who could win this year.
Here’s a look at some past MVPs:

• 2020: Luke Ronchi (Islamabad United)

• 2021: Sohaib Maqsood (Multan Sultans)

• 2022: Mohammad Rizwan (Multan Sultans)

• 2023: Shaheen Afridi (Lahore Qalandars)

• 2024: Babar Azam (Peshawar Zalmi)

• Consistency across group stages is crucial.

• Big-match performances in playoffs and finals often seal the MVP award.

• Multi-dimensional players (those contributing in more than one department) have an edge.

Fans are also rallying behind some exciting young talents who could surprise everyone:

Saim Ayub – Peshawar Zalmi

• Emerging as an exciting power-hitter.

• Quickfire innings are capturing headlines.

Abrar Ahmed – Karachi Kings

• Mystery spinner is troubling the top batsmen.

• A hat-trick in an early match boosted his fame.

Ihsanullah – Multan Sultans

• Bowling thunderbolts at speeds over 150 km/h.

• Consistently picking up key wickets.

These young players could very well create an upset in the MVP race if they maintain their momentum.

Ricket pundits are split on who might bag the MVP this season:

"Shaheen Afridi's bowling heroics and leadership make him a strong contender." — Former cricketer Ramiz Raja.

"Babar Azam’s sheer consistency makes him impossible to ignore." — Cricket Analyst Zainab Abbas.

"If Rizwan continues finishing games like this, he could repeat his MVP glory." — Ex-PSL coach Tom Moody.

The race for the PSL 2025 Most Valuable Player award is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in the league’s history. While veterans like Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Mohammad Rizwan are the front-runners, young guns like Saim Ayub and Abrar Ahmed are keeping things exciting.

Ultimately, consistent match-winning performances during the playoffs and final will decide who lifts the MVP trophy this season.