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"X Dekho"
Anthem cover
Promotional single by various artists
LanguageUrdu
Punjabi
English
Released2 April 2025 (2025-04-02)
Recorded2025
StudioLightingale
GenreStadium anthem
Length3:44
LabelLightingale
Songwriter(s)Ali Zafar
Abrar Ul Haq
Talha Anjum
Producer(s)Ali Zafar
Ali Mustafa
Pakistan Super League anthems chronology
"Khul Ke Khel"
(2024) 		"X Dekho"
(2025)
Music Video
Directed byBabar Sheikh
Rameez Khokar (choreographer)
Produced bySumair Tariq
Merium Yousuf
CinematographyAbu Bakr
Talha
Edited byMishal Yousuf
Production
company
Khayal Films
Running time
3:48

"X Dekho" (transl. Watch Decade) is the official anthem of the tenth season of Pakistan Super League, 2025. Recorded and produced at Lightingale Records, the anthem features Ali Zafar, Abrar Ul Haq, Talha Anjum, and Natasha Baig.

Background

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On 23 March 2025, it was reported that the season's anthem is under final stage.[1] Two days later, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that Ali Zafar has joined in for the fifth time to record and release the anthem. However, Multan Sultans' owner Ali Tareen showed disappointment upon Zafar's repeated selection, stating to use other artists instead.[2][3] Soon after, the artist line-up was revealed. CEO PSL Salman Naseer said that these four artist will reflect four genres and vocal ranges from Pakistan, and the anthem is designed to celebrate the decade of the league.[4]

While Talha Anjum was previously featured in the anthem for the sixth season,[5] Abrar Ul Haq and Natahsa Baig are debuting[6] and have only performed once each in the opening ceremonies for the fifth and ninth seasons respectively.[7][8] Baig told that the reason PCB turns to Zafar is that the fans have consistently connected with his anthems making it his legacy. She showed excitement for strong female representation in the anthem.[9]

Release

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The anthem was released on 2 April 2025 across multiple social media platforms.[10][11]

Reception

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The anthem drew mixed reactions, with critics and audiences acknowledging some of its strong elements but criticising its execution.[11][12][13][14][15] While some praised the artists collaboration,[12] many argued it failed to meet expectations as a "decade-defining"[12] track despite pre-release hype.[14] While some noted Ali Zafar's dominant role,[12][13] yet others argued his performance did not match his earlier anthem standards.[11][14][15] Uneven contributions were highlighted, particularly Natasha Baig's limited vocal presence.[12][13] While some solely praised Talha Anjum's rap segment and Abrar Ul Haq's Punjabi segment,[14][15] others criticized their presence as disjointed rather than integrated.[12][14] The anthem's reliance on Punjabi lyrics and minimal regional representation sparked debates about its reflection of nationwide identity.[11][12] Additionally, the title phrase was questioned for its thematic relevance to cricket.[12]

See also

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External media
Audio
audio icon Audio on YouTube
Video
video icon Music video on YouTube

References

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  1. ^ Saleem Khaliq (23 March 2025). "PSL set to become separate company". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  2. ^ "Multan Sultans' Ali Tareen slams PSL for letting 'same middle-aged dude' helm its official anthem". Dawn Images. 26 March 2025. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
  3. ^ "Ali Zafar to sing anthem for PSL 10". 24 News HD. 25 March 2025. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
  4. ^ "HBL PSL X anthem released, featuring first-timers". The Express Tribune. 2 April 2025. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
  5. ^ "PSL 2021 songs: Which anthem is the catchiest of them all?". Geo Super. 20 February 2021. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  6. ^ "PSL 2025 anthem X Dekho to be released on Wednesday". Geo Super. 1 April 2025. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  7. ^ "PSL V blasts off with colourful opening ceremony". Dawn. 21 February 2020. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
  8. ^ "PSL 9 kicks off with dazzling opening ceremony". Dunya News. 18 February 2024. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
  9. ^ Maheen Sabeeh (6 April 2025). "In conversation with Natasha Baig". The News. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  10. ^ "PSL 10 anthem 'X Dekho' to be released today". Cricket Pakistan. 2 April 2025. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
  11. ^ a b c d "PSL 10 anthem fails to impress fans". Dunya News. 4 April 2025. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  12. ^ a b c d e f g h "Seeking the X in PSL 10 anthem". The Express Tribune. 3 April 2025. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  13. ^ a b c "PSL 10 anthem "X dekho" falls short of expectations". Daily Times. 3 April 2025. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  14. ^ a b c d e Huzaifa Gaba (3 April 2025). "PSL 10 Anthem 'X Dekho' Fails to Impress Fans". Brandsynario. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  15. ^ a b c Amara Hanif (4 April 2025). "PSL 10 Anthem "X Dekho" Divides Fans: Is It a Hit or Miss?". Behtareen. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
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