The much-awaited Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 anthem titled ‘X Dekho,’ featuring Ali Zafar, Talha Anjum, Natasha Baig and Abrar-ul-Haq, was released with much hype yesterday. But instead of setting the stage on fire, it seems to have left fans divided and, in many cases, disappointed.
Too Many Stars, Too Little Impact?
This year’s anthem brought together a mix of artists—Ali Zafar, who has been the face of PSL music since its inception, rap sensation Talha Anjum, the powerful Natasha Baig, and the evergreen Abrar-ul-Haq.
While on paper, this sounds like a dream collaboration, the execution didn’t quite live up to expectations. In its first 12 hours, the anthem crossed 1 million views on Facebook and 300,000 on YouTube, which, by PSL standards, isn’t exactly record-breaking.
Fans Miss ‘Phir Seeti Bajay Gi’ Era
For many, Ali Zafar’s earlier PSL anthems—especially the 2017 classic ‘Ab Khel Jamay Ga’—remain unmatched. The energy, the lyrics, the sheer hype it created—fans argue that no anthem since has come close.
One fan summed up the sentiment perfectly:
“Even Ali Zafar himself cannot beat the level of ‘Phir Seeti Bajay Gi.’”
That’s a tough legacy to live up to.
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Groove Mera vs. X Dekho—Fans Compare
Some fans believe that ‘Groove Mera’ (PSL 6, 2021) remains the best anthem of recent years. Sung by Aima Baig, Naseebo Lal, and Young Stunners, it had an unexpected, spontaneous vibe that made it unique.
“Groove Mera would always be special. . . How spontaneously it started with ‘Aj wekhay ga crowd’ was some vibe,” one fan wrote.
Meanwhile, others feel that PSL keeps overloading its anthems with unnecessary elements, making them too crowded and losing the raw energy that made earlier songs click.
Too Much Rap? Too Many Voices?
Another major complaint was the inclusion of rap. While Young Stunners delivered a solid performance in 2021, many feel that rap doesn’t fit well in cricket anthems.
“Every single time, adding more stars makes it worse. What’s the role of rap in a cricketing anthem?” a fan questioned.
Others took issue with the lyrics, criticising lines like “Dama Dam X Dekho” for being meaningless.
“Yaha cricket khelni hai, X thori khelna hai!” one user joked.
While Ali Zafar has been a major part of PSL’s musical journey, some fans believe it’s time for a new voice.
“Hum tang aa gaye hain Ali Zafar se. He should take a rest and give a chance to the king of bhangra and Talha Anjum,” one comment read.
Final Thoughts—Is It Just the First Impression?
Historically, PSL anthems have had mixed initial reactions, but some grow on people over time. Whether ‘X Dekho’ falls into that category remains to be seen. But for now, the consensus is clear—this year’s anthem lacks the spark fans were hoping for.
What do you think? Does ‘X Dekho’ deserve another listen, or is it already forgotten? Let us know!
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