How would you rate 2025 for Pakistan cricket, overall?

[BouncerGuy]

Pakistan cricket had a golden year in 2025, lifting six trophies across formats and levels — a rare show of dominance and consistency. The senior team started strong with back-to-back series wins against South Africa: first a T20I series on November 4, followed by an ODI series win on November 11. Around the same time, Pakistan’s flair shone in the Hong Kong Sixes tournament, where they were crowned champions on November 10.

Momentum continued as Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka to win the ODI series on November 18. Just two days later, the younger squad clinched the Asia Cup Rising Stars title on November 20, showing depth in talent. The month ended with a statement win in the T20I tri-series final on November 29. From seniors to rising stars, Pakistan delivered across the board — six trophies in one month, each with its own story.

How would you rate the year overall? What stood out most — the wins, the leadership, or the emerging talent?

 

[BouncerGuy]

PCB over the moon this year.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1994876517588111775

 

[Varun]

Cake makers are delighted all over the world!

 

[Bhaijaan]

It was a year of resurrection. Winning the Hong Kong sixes was the highlight of the year and winning the Tri series against Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka was the icing on the cake. Pakistan is back on track. In Farhan they found a once in a generation talent. In Salman they found a leader for the future. Babar Azam returned back to form with a century. It was also the year of spin resurrection in Pakistan. Last but not the least, Saim Ayub is going to be the next big thing.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Ramiz Raja speaking on his Youtube Channel:

“Pakistan has had a truly outstanding white-ball season. The reason it feels so special in Pakistan is that the team has secured many victories and richly deserves the packed stadiums. When expectations begin to attach themselves to a team, it means your product has stood up—it has life. At the start, it seemed perhaps the product lacked that spark, especially because at the international level Pakistan had taken some heavy blows. But what happens with good teams is that they bounce back—and Pakistan has bounced back now.”

“Ahead lie further tests: three matches in Sri Lanka before the T20I World Cup, which will be a trial of conditions, and then three games against Australia, which will serve as excellent preparation before the world cup. Gradually, confidence has grown, and with it you can see fan engagement rising and the team environment becoming healthier—winning does that.”

“One particularly positive development has been that even when superstars were benched, or regular members of the playing XI were not featuring, they still gave full support. Everyone knew chances would come, and that it wasn’t just about big names—you had to deliver performances and achievements to earn your place in this team. In that sense, a strong message went across, and the atmosphere remained very good. Nobody sulked; nobody made it an ego issue; everyone played for the team.”

“You must take responsibility for your own performance, and then play for the team. Because when the team wins, even your zero gets hidden, it becomes part of the collective success. But when the team loses, even your fifty runs get overshadowed in the eyes of the fans. In that respect, Pakistan has delivered a very fine performance.”

 

[sweep_shot]

It was much better than 2024.

They picked up many bilateral series wins. Beat South Africa in a Test. Reached Asia Cup final.

There were positives.