PSL 2025: Fans Pick IPL Over PSL, Biryani The Concern? | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G
The Pakistan Super League 2025 is underway, but instead of the electrifying energy you would expect, it's marked by empty stadiums and disappointed fans. Despite the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) claiming a rise in TV viewership, the reality on the ground — especially in cities like Karachi — paints a much gloomier picture. From one-sided games and underperforming stars like Babar Azam to a lack of engaging fan experience, PSL is struggling to maintain its relevance. Surprisingly, there was one major complaint from local fans. No biryani in the stadium. Rupha Ramani explores why PSL is failing to connect with its audience and dives into fan frustrations, from low entertainment value to deeper systemic issues. Is the Pakistani audience "friend-zoning" PSL?
Also on the show, Rajasthan will take on Bengaluru in an IPL fixture to keep their campaign alive. With consistent losses and the injury to their captain Sanju Samson, Rajasthan have struggled. But this isn't the only season where the 2008 Champions have had a horrid campaign. Despite boasting of young talents and grooming future talents, why has Rajasthan failed to go the distance? And Armand Duplantis heaps praise on Neeraj Chopra. Two-time pole vault Olympic gold medallist called Tokyo Olympic gold-winning javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra a "huge inspiration". With Neeraj promoting Brand India, will Duplantis play in the country?
