PSL 11 2026 Anthem: X Dekho Launched by PCB
The official PSL 11 anthem X Dekho features Ali Zafar, Talha Anjum, Abrar-ul-Haq and Natasha Baig. Release date, where to listen and what it means for PSL 2026.
The Pakistan Cricket Board launched the official PSL 11 anthem on 2 March 2026 at 5:00 PM. The song is called X Dekho and is available on all official Pakistan Super League and PCB social media channels. Four artists perform on the track: Ali Zafar, Talha Anjum, Abrar-ul-Haq and Natasha Baig. Ali Zafar also sang the first ever PSL anthem in 2016, so his return for PSL 11 is a link to the league's history. You can stream and share the anthem on YouTube, X (Twitter), Instagram and Facebook.
PSL anthems have been part of the season since the first edition in 2016. Past songs have featured artists like Atif Aslam, Fawad Khan, Ali Azmat, Aaima Baig, Naseebo Lal and Asim Azhar. The anthem is used in stadiums, on TV and online in the build-up to the opening ceremony. It gives fans a shared song to enjoy before the first ball is bowled. The PSL 11 opening ceremony is on 26 March 2026 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
X Dekho mixes a well-known voice from the first PSL with newer stars from the music scene. Talha Anjum brings a modern style, while Abrar-ul-Haq and Natasha Baig add their own sound to the track. The board and franchises hope the song will be popular through the season until the final on 3 May 2026. PSL 11 has eight teams for the first time and two new sides, Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindi Pindiz. The anthem is the first big moment of the season before the cricket starts.
Title and artists
The four artists
The PSL 11 anthem is titled X Dekho. Four artists perform on the track. Ali Zafar, Talha Anjum, Abrar-ul-Haq and Natasha Baig.
Ali Zafar and PSL history
Ali Zafar sang the very first PSL anthem in 2016. That song was Sitti Bajay Gi Saij Sajay Ga. His return for PSL 11 links the 11th edition to the first. Talha Anjum is a well-known rapper and brings a contemporary sound. Abrar-ul-Haq and Natasha Baig add their own voices to the mix. The combination gives the anthem a broad appeal across different music tastes.
Release date and time
When and where
The anthem was released on 2 March 2026. The official launch time was 5:00 PM on the Pakistan Super League and PCB social media accounts. Fans could stream the track from that moment on YouTube, X (Twitter), Instagram and Facebook. The release came about three weeks before the opening ceremony on 26 March 2026. The anthem will be used in TV promos and stadium bumpers throughout the 44-match season.
Where to listen and watch
Online and social
X Dekho is available on all official Pakistan Super League and PCB social media accounts. That includes YouTube, X (Twitter), Instagram and Facebook. You can listen anytime in the run-up to the opening ceremony on 26 March 2026. The anthem will also be used in stadium bumpers and TV promos during the 44-match season. All PSL 11 matches are played in Pakistan across six venues.
In stadium and on TV
If you are attending a match, you will hear the anthem played before the game and during breaks. TV viewers will hear it in the build-up to live coverage. The anthem is free to stream and share on the official channels.
PSL anthem tradition
Since 2016
Every PSL season has had an anthem since 2016. The song becomes a talking point before the first game is played. Fans learn the lyrics and share the track online with friends and family. The anthem helps build excitement for the opening ceremony and the weeks of cricket that follow. Past anthems have featured some of Pakistan's best-known singers and performers.
Building excitement
The first anthem set the tone and each year the board has tried to match that standard. Some anthems have become more popular than others, but all have had a role in promoting the league. The anthem is one of the first things fans associate with a new PSL season.
What X Dekho means for PSL 11
Eight teams and a new season
PSL 11 is a big edition with eight franchises and a new auction system for building squads. Two new teams, Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindi Pindiz, will play their first season. X Dekho is the sound of the season before a ball is bowled. The mix of artists and the release date have put PSL 11 in the spotlight early. Whether the song becomes as iconic as the first anthem is for fans to decide.
The season runs from 26 March to 3 May 2026 with 44 matches across six venues. The opening match is Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. For the full fixtures and teams, use our PSL 2026 guide.