After India’s major broadcasters pulled out of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 following the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, questions are now being raised whether Pakistan will retaliate by banning Indian Premier League (IPL) broadcasts within its territory.
Sony Sports Network officially ceased PSL coverage in India this week, following similar moves by Fancode and Cricbuzz. The coordinated blackout came in response to the April 22 terror incident that claimed 26 civilian lives, including that of a foreign tourist. The Resistance Front (TRF), reportedly linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the act as “an attack on the soul of India” and vowed that terrorism “will not go unpunished.”
While India has responded swiftly by removing PSL from all its major media platforms, Pakistani viewers continue to watch the IPL via Tapmad, a streaming service that still features live matches and updated IPL points tables. On Friday, Tapmad was actively broadcasting the CSK vs SRH clash, despite the diplomatic tensions.
Some users took to Twitter to question Tapmad’s decision, with posts like “Tapmad se IPL khatm kre immediately” and “Why Tapmad showing IPL?” gaining traction.
Tonight’s Match: CSK vs SRH
The 43rd match of IPL 2025 features Chennai Super Kings taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Both teams have recorded just two wins from eight games and are desperate for a turnaround in what’s now a bottom-table battle.
With India’s PSL blackout setting a strong precedent, it remains to be seen whether Pakistan will reciprocate by removing IPL from its screens—or whether economic factors will take precedence over political optics.
