PSL to once again collide with IPL in 2027 [Source: AFP]In the latest development, the PSL 2027 dates are reportedly out, with the tournament set to begin on March 19, and the final scheduled on May 2. According to journalist Saleem Khaliq, the tentative dates have been finalised, and the official statement will be released after talking to the franchises.The report stated that the broadcasters wanted the tournament to begin in January, so as to get more sponsors, but the franchises were pushing for an April window, and now it seems the final dates are almost finalised by the Pakistan Cricket BoardPSL 2027 to directly collide with the IPLWith the PSL 2027 dates almost finalised, Pakistan’s biggest T20 tournament is directly set to collide with the Indian Premier League (IPL). The biggest T20 league, IPL, is likely to begin in the second week of March (expected), and the tournament will run till May-mid.This is not the first time PSL has been scheduled at the same time as the IPL. It has happened before, and according to reports, it didn’t have any significant impact on the Pakistan T20 league. Their viewership remained intact, and the Pakistan fans prioritised their own league.Also Read: IPL 2027 Schedule Change Confirmed, BCCI StampsThe PSL authorities are also hopeful that players who do not participate in the IPL could join the PSL, as the league is hoping for marquee players to register for the auction.PCB could face roadblock attracting players for PSL 2027Had the PSL 2027 been played in the originally proposed January-February 2027 window, it would have been easier for the league to attract big players. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board now faces a stern test as they directly battle against the IPL in the same window.PSL faced trouble in the 2026 season, when several players who had signed a deal with PSL franchises ditched the league and eventually opted to play in the IPL.Zimbabwean pacer Blessing Muzarabani was signed by Islamabad United for PSL 2026; however, the pacer was poached by IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders to replace Mustafizur Rahman. The pace bowler eventually went ahead with the IPL and was banned by the PSL.Similarly, Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka, too, was banned by the PSL after he left the league to join the Rajasthan Royals for the IPL 2026 season.Also Read: Sahan Arachchige Plucks The Ball Out Of Thin Air With Flying Catch vs India
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