The IPL is currently in its 18th season, while the Pakistan Super League has reached its tenth edition. Over the years, comparisons between the two tournaments have been frequent, although the IPL continues to lead by a considerable margin across most parameters.

This year, the scheduling of both leagues has overlapped, leading to a direct clash in dates and match timings. This overlap has proved detrimental to the PSL, with several Pakistani cricket experts questioning the league's timing and the diminishing star power.