PSL faces criticism over poor audio quality during post-match interview in PSL 2026

Fans of the PSL slammed the broadcast during the Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen match over poor sound quality and weird noises.

The 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has started, with defending champions Lahore Qalandars playing against Hyderabad Kingsmen at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on March 26. This season is an 8-team tournament, with two new teams, Sialkot and Hyderabad, joining the league.

The opening match was exciting on the field, but problems off the field got more attention. Many fans complained about the broadcast during the match.

Viewers said the audio quality was poor, with unclear commentary and strange background sounds affecting the experience. Fans shared their reactions on X and other platforms, showing frustration and even joking that their ears were “bleeding” because of the issue.

Technical issues during PSL broadcast spark fan complaints

be held in Lahore and Karachi. He also said games would take place behind closed doors because of the fuel crisis linked to the West Asia conflict between Iran and Israel.

However, during the opening match between Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen, artificial crowd noise was added to the broadcast. This raised questions about how real the match atmosphere felt to viewers.

Fans also raised concerns about the broadcast quality. Many noticed delays in audio and video, and the commentary was not always clear. These issues affected the overall viewing experience.

Even though the match itself was exciting, the poor broadcast quality, fake crowd noise, and technical problems became the main talking points. The opening day of PSL 2026 has now come under strong public attention because of these issues.