By Zainab Shafiq 
The curtain fell on PSL X with Lahore Qalandars scripting a perfect end to the season, claiming their third title and walking away with PSL X prize money worth a staggering USD 500,000 (PKR 140 million+). In a high-octane final on May 25 in Lahore, the Qalandars chased down Quetta’s 202-run target with six wickets in hand and just one ball to spare. While Lahore lifted the trophy in style, the night also celebrated individual brilliance through a glittering award ceremony.
PSL X Prize Money and Top Performers Unveiled
As champions, Lahore Qalandars not only added another trophy to their cabinet but also took home the PSL X prize money that made headlines for its record value. Runners-up Quetta Gladiators, after a closely contested final, received USD 200,000 (approx. PKR 56 million). But it wasn’t just about team glory—individual stars across franchises were duly recognized for their season-long efforts.
Hasan Nawaz of Quetta Gladiators was the standout performer, bagging both Player of the Tournament and Best Batter awards for scoring 399 runs. On the other end of the pitch, Islamabad United’s Sahibzada Farhan clinched the Hanif Mohammad Cap as the tournament’s leading scorer.
Players Who Lit Up PSL X
Sri Lankan veteran Kusal Perera was named Player of the Final for his unbeaten 62 off 31 balls—a knock that sealed Qalandars’ historic win. Lahore’s Mohammad Naeem, a young and promising talent, was honored as the Emerging Player after scoring 316 runs and taking seven catches.
Peshawar Zalmi had its share of the spotlight too. Mohammad Haris was adjudged Best Wicketkeeper with 12 dismissals and 247 runs, while Abdul Samad earned Best Fielder for his nine catches in five matches.
Shaheen Shah Afridi, leading from the front, grabbed the Fazal Mahmood Cap as the tournament’s top wicket-taker. Quetta’s Faheem Ashraf claimed the Best All-Rounder title with 163 runs and 17 wickets. And for their unwavering sportsmanship, Peshawar Zalmi walked away with the Spirit of Cricket Award.