Cricket in the Subcontinent is more than a mere sport. And it’s pretty much evident from the rising popularity of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
The PSL has caught up with other prominent T20 leagues since its inception in 2016. The league has given a platform to many local Pakistani players to rub shoulders with renowned international cricketers.
PSL started with five teams, but now it has eight teams competing for the coveted trophy. In this article, we’ll look at the winners of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Pakistan Super League (PSL) Winners List: Edition by Edition
| Edition | Winner | Runner Up |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Islamabad United | Quetta Gladiators |
| 2017 | Peshawar Zalmi | Quetta Gladiators |
| 2018 | Islamabad United | Peshawar Zalmi |
| 2019 | Quetta Gladiators | Peshawar Zalmi |
| 2020 | Karachi Kings | Lahore Qalandars |
| 2021 | Multan Sultans | Peshawar Zalmi |
| 2022 | Lahore Qalandars | Multan Sultans |
| 2023 | Lahore Qalandars | Multan Sultans |
| 2024 | Islamabad United | Multan Sultans |
| 2025 | Lahore Qalandars | Quetta Gladiators |
| 2026 | Peshawar Zalmi | Hyderabad Kingsmen |
2016 | Islamabad United
The first PSL edition took place in the UAE, with Dubai and Sharjah hosting the matches.
Islamabad United, led by Misbah-ul-Haq, and Quetta Gladiators, led by Sarfaraz Ahmed, faced each other in the grand final.
After being asked to bat first, the Gladiators put up a challenging 174 on the board. In response, Islamabad’s top-order batters didn’t break a sweat and steered them to the trophy with ease.
2017 | Peshawar Zalmi
The second season also took place in the UAE, though the season finale happened at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan.
Speaking of the final, Quetta Gladiators made it to their second final on the trot and faced Peshawar Zalmi in the all-important match.
Batting first, the Zalmi managed to post 148 runs on the scoreboard. The target wasn’t big.
But Peshawar’s bowling attack came out too good and bowled out the Gladiators on 99 runs, getting them crowned in 2017.
2018 | Islamabad United
The 2018 edition put two champions against each other in the final. Islamabad United, the inaugural champions, made it to their second final. Peshawar Zalmi, meanwhile, were the defending champions.
The Zalmi repeated their 2017 final performance in this match as well, putting 148 runs on the board.
Islamabad’s batters struggled for some time after a solid start. But they found their way to the target. This victory made the United the first team to win the PSL twice.
2019 | Quetta Gladiators
After falling short of winning the PSL in the first two editions, the Quetta Gladiators came out with flying colours in their third attempt. The other finalists, Peshawar Zalmi, reached their third consecutive PSL final.
This time around, the Gladiators put in a collective effort to beat Zalmi in all departments. They restricted the Zalmi to 138 for 8.
And then the Gladiators chased down 139 runs rather easily to claim their maiden PSL title.
2020 | Karachi Kings
The fifth edition of the PSL was completely staged in Pakistan for the first time, though the playoffs were rescheduled due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
The 2020 edition saw two teams – Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings – reach the final for the first time.
Despite a good start from the openers, the Qalandars couldn’t capitalise on that and managed only 134 runs.
The target wasn’t stiff for the Kings, and Babar Azam played a captain’s knock to help his team win their maiden trophy.
2021 | Multan Sultans
The 2021 edition was also interrupted due to the Covid-19 restrictions, with half the league staged in Karachi, Pakistan, and the remaining in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Multan Sultans, who reached their first final, scored 206 runs in 20 overs, thanks to their top-order batters.
Their bowlers also complemented well with the batters and restricted Peshawar Zalmi to 159/9, winning their first PSL trophy.
2022 | Lahore Qalandars
The seventh edition of PSL returned to Pakistan, with the defending champions Multan Sultans making it to their second successive final.
In a one-sided encounter, Lahore Qalandars came on top of the 2021 champions to lift their maiden title.
The Qalandars posted a formidable 180 runs on the scoreboard. And in response, the Sultans folded for 138 runs.
2023 | Lahore Qalandars
The 2023 final saw a rematch of the 2022 final. But this year’s final turned out to be a nail-biter.
The Qalandars scored a massive 200 runs thanks to their top order batters and a late blitz from captain Shaheen Shah Afridi’s bat (44* off 15).
While chasing the target of 201, the Sultans were well on their way to crushing the total but fell short by one run. That made the Qalandars the first team to win the PSL in back-to-back editions.
2024 | Islamabad United
Multan Sultans made it to the fourth final in a row, while Islamabad United reached the final for the first time after the 2018 PSL victory.
Mohammad Rizwan-led Sultans elected to bat first and mustered 159 runs in 20 overs.
With a target of 160 runs in sight, the United faced setbacks at crucial points. But their batters held their nerve and won the match on the last ball, claiming their third trophy.
2025 | Lahore Qalandars
The 2025 final was a high-scoring affair. The Gladiators ran up 201 for 9, thanks to Hasan Nawaz’s 76 off 43 balls. Rilee Rossouw, Dinesh Chandimal and Faheem Ashraf also chipped in with quick 20s.
The Qalandars also responded quickly. Mohammad Naeem and Abdullah Shafique set the tone early.
Kusal Mendis capitalised on it with his unbeaten 62 off 31, while Sikandar Raza closed out the chase with his 22 off seven balls. And that means the Qalandar lifted their third title in four years.
2026 | Peshawar Zalmi
The Zalmi qualified for their fifth PSL final in 2026. And then there were Hyderabad Kingsmen, who stormed into the final in their debut season.
The Kingsmen, however, succumbed to the final pressure. Despite a good start, the Kingsmen folded for a mere 129.
It seemed like the Kingsmen would defend the total, with the Zalmi struggling at 40 for 4. But Aaron Hardie’s all-round effort (4/27 & 56*) handed Zalmi their second title.
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