The Pakistan Super League (PSL) started in 2016, bringing thrilling T20 action to cricket fans worldwide. Over the years, the league has grown in popularity, producing intense rivalries and unforgettable moments.
Islamabad United won the first edition as the inaugural PSL champions in 2016, defeating Quetta Gladiators. They later secured titles in 2018 and 2024, making them one of the most successful teams in PSL history.
Other teams have also lifted the trophy, including Peshawar Zalmi in 2017 and again in 2026, Quetta Gladiators in 2019, Karachi Kings in 2020, and Multan Sultans in 2021. Lahore Qalandars also emerged as a dominant force, winning titles in 2022, 2023, and 2025.
In this blog, we’ll explore a complete list of PSL winners from 2016 to 2026, highlighting their journey to glory and key moments from each season.
PSL Winners List From 2016 To 2026
In the table below, I’ve shared a list of the winning teams of all the editions, including the year, the winning team name, and the runner-up.
| Edition | Year | Winner | Captain | Won By | Runner-up | Man of the Match | Player of the Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 | Islamabad United | Misbah-ul-Haq | 6 Wickets | Quetta Gladiators | Dwayne Smith | Ravi Bopara |
| 2 | 2017 | Peshawar Zalmi | Daren Sammy | 58 Runs | Quetta Gladiators | Daren Sammy | Kamran Akmal |
| 3 | 2018 | Islamabad United | JP Duminy | 3 Wickets | Peshawar Zalmi | Luke Ronchi | Luke Ronchi |
| 4 | 2019 | Quetta Gladiators | Sarfaraz Ahmed | 8 Wickets | Peshawar Zalmi | Mohammad Hasnain | Shane Watson |
| 5 | 2020 | Karachi Kings | Imad Wasim | 5 Wickets | Lahore Qalandars | Babar Azam | Babar Azam |
| 6 | 2021 | Multan Sultans | Mohammad Rizwan | 47 Runs | Peshawar Zalmi | Sohaib Maqsood | Sohaib Maqsood |
| 7 | 2022 | Lahore Qalandars | Shaheen Shah Afridi | 42 Runs | Multan Sultans | Mohammad Hafeez | Mohammad Rizwan |
| 8 | 2023 | Lahore Qalandars | Shaheen Shah Afridi | 1 Run | Multan Sultans | Shaheen Shah Afridi | Ihsanullah |
| 9 | 2024 | Islamabad United | Shadab Khan | 2 Wickets | Multan Sultans | Imad Wasim | Shadab Khan |
| 10 | 2025 | Lahore Qalandars | Shaheen Shah Afridi | 6 Wickets (1 ball left) | Quetta Gladiators | Kusal Perera | Hasan Nawaz |
| 11 | 2026 | Peshawar Zalmi | Babar Azam | 5 Wickets | Hyderabad Kingsmen | Babar Azam | Saim Ayub |
Now that you know all the team winners of all editions, let’s see the details of each match:
1. Islamabad United (2016)
Islamabad United won the inaugural Pakistan Super League (PSL) title in 2016 by defeating the Quetta Gladiators in the final. The match took place on February 23, 2016, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Quetta Gladiators set a target of 174 runs, scoring 174/7 in their 20 overs. In response, Islamabad United chased the target, reaching 175/4 in 18.4 overs, thus winning by six wickets. Dwayne Smith was named Player of the Match for his outstanding innings of 73 runs off 51 balls.
Throughout the season, Islamabad United secured a third-place finish in the group stage, winning four out of eight matches. In the playoffs, they defeated Karachi Kings in the eliminator and Peshawar Zalmi in the second qualifier, leading to their final against Quetta Gladiators.
2. Peshawar Zalmi (2017)
Peshawar Zalmi won their first Pakistan Super League (PSL) title in 2017 by defeating Quetta Gladiators in the final. The match took place on March 5, 2017, at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan.
Peshawar Zalmi batted first, scoring 148/6 in their 20 overs, with Kamran Akmal contributing 40 runs. In response, Quetta Gladiators were bowled out for 90 runs in 16.3 overs, thanks to a stellar bowling performance by Mohammad Asghar, who took 3 wickets for 16 runs.
Peshawar’s captain, Darren Sammy, played a crucial role by scoring 28 runs off 11 balls and was named Player of the Match.
The 2017 PSL season marked a significant milestone as it was the first time a PSL match was held in Pakistan since the league’s start, which shows the country’s efforts to bring international cricket back to its home grounds.
3. Islamabad United (2018)
Islamabad United won their second Pakistan Super League (PSL) title in 2018 by defeating Peshawar Zalmi in the final. The match took place on March 25, 2018, at Karachi’s National Stadium, marking a significant return of high-profile cricket to the city after a decade. Peshawar Zalmi batted first and made a total of 148/9 in their allotted 20 overs.
In response, Islamabad United chased down the target in 16.5 overs, finishing at 154/7. Luke Ronchi scored 52 off 26 balls, earning him the Player of the Match award. Throughout the season, Ronchi scored 435 runs, making him the tournament’s leading run-scorer and Player of the Tournament.
4. Quetta Gladiators (2019)
In the 2019 Pakistan Super League (PSL) final, held on March 17 at Karachi’s National Stadium, the Quetta Gladiators won their inaugural title by defeating Peshawar Zalmi by eight wickets.
Opting to field first, Quetta’s bowlers restricted Zalmi to 138/8 in 20 overs, with young pacer Mohammad Hasnain playing a standout performance, taking 3 wickets for 30 runs and earning the Player of the Match award.
In response, opener Ahmed Shehzad anchored the chase with an unbeaten 58 off 51 balls, guiding the Gladiators to their target in 17.5 overs.
Throughout the season, Quetta showcased consistent form, finishing second in the group stage with seven wins out of ten matches and defeating Peshawar Zalmi in the qualifier to secure their spot in the final.
5. Karachi Kings (2020)
In the 2020 Pakistan Super League (PSL) final, Karachi Kings won their inaugural title by defeating Lahore Qalandars by five wickets. The match took place on 17 November 2020 at the National Stadium in Karachi.
Lahore Qalandars batted first and made a total of 134/7 in their 20 overs. In response, Karachi Kings chased down the target in 18.4 overs, scoring 135/5. Babar Azam scored 63 runs off 49 balls, earning him the Player of the Match award.
The 2020 PSL season was notable for being the first time the tournament was held entirely in Pakistan. Karachi Kings finished the group stage in second place, securing five wins out of ten matches.
They secured the final by defeating Multan Sultans in the qualifier. The final was historic, marking the first time both Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars reached this stage.
6. Multan Sultans (2021)
In 2021, Multan Sultans won their inaugural Pakistan Super League (PSL) title by defeating Peshawar Zalmi in the final. The match took place on June 24, 2021, at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Multan Sultans made a total of 206/4, with Sohaib Maqsood scoring an unbeaten 65 runs, earning him the Player of the Match award.
In response, Peshawar Zalmi managed 159/9, resulting in a 47-run victory for the Sultans. Throughout the season, Multan Sultans showcased consistent performances, finishing second in the group stage and securing their maiden PSL title.
7. Lahore Qalandars (2022)
In the 2022 Pakistan Super League (PSL) final held on February 27 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Qalandars secured their maiden title by defending champions Multan Sultans by 42 runs.
Batting first, Lahore posted a total of 180/5, with Mohammad Hafeez contributing a pivotal 69 runs off 46 balls. Multan Sultans were bowled out for 138 runs in 19.3 overs, with Hafeez also excelling with the ball, earning him the Player of the Match award.
Throughout the season, Lahore Qalandars showcased consistent performances, with Fakhar Zaman as the tournament’s top run-scorer, he made 588 runs, and captain Shaheen Afridi leading the bowling attack with 20 wickets.
8. Lahore Qalandars (2023)
In the 2023 Pakistan Super League (PSL) final held on March 18 at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Qalandars won their second title by defeating Multan Sultans by one run.
Qalandars made a total of 200/6, with captain Shaheen Afridi playing a pivotal role by scoring 44 off 15 balls and later taking 4 wickets for 51 runs, earning him the Player of the Match award.
The Sultans managed 199/8 in their 20 overs, falling just short of the target. This victory made Lahore Qalandars the first team in PSL history to successfully defend their title.
The 2023 PSL season was marked by intense competition, with six teams competing in a double round-robin format. Multan Sultans’ Ihsanullah was named Player of the Series for his outstanding performance, taking 22 wickets throughout the tournament.
9. Islamabad United (2024)
In the 2024 PSL final held on March 18 at Karachi’s National Stadium, Islamabad United faced Multan Sultans. Batting first, Multan Sultans posted a total of 159/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Islamabad United reached the target, scoring 163/8 in 20 overs and securing a two-wicket victory.
Imad Wasim’s all-round performance earned him the Player of the Match award. This victory marked Islamabad United’s third PSL title and as one of the league’s most successful franchises.
In the 2024 PSL, the prize money distribution saw the winners receiving ₹4.13 crore, while the runners-up were awarded ₹1.65 crore. This substantial prize pool highlighted the league’s growing stature and competitiveness, rewarding teams for their exceptional performances throughout the tournament.
10. Lahore Qalandars (2025)
Lahore Qalandars won their third PSL title in 2025 with a close 6-wicket win against Quetta Gladiators. Chasing 202 runs in the final, they stayed calm and finished the match with just one ball left. Led by Shaheen Afridi, the team played smart cricket and handled the pressure well. This win added to their earlier titles and showed why Lahore is one of the top teams in PSL.
After winning in 2022 and 2023, Lahore didn’t win in 2024 but came back strong this year. Their 2025 journey showed how good their young players are, many of whom are now playing for the national team too. With good teamwork, strong captaincy, and confident play, Lahore Qalandars proved again that they are one of the best teams in the league.
11. Peshawar Zalmi (2026)
Peshawar Zalmi secured their second PSL title in 2026 with a commanding 5-wicket victory over the Hyderabad Kingsmen. Chasing a target of 184 in the final, they paced their innings perfectly to clinch the trophy with several balls to spare. Led by Babar Azam, the team displayed clinical performance throughout the knockout stages, finally ending their nine-year championship drought.
After reaching multiple finals since their first win in 2017 but falling short, Peshawar Zalmi finally crossed the finish line this year. Their 2026 journey was defined by the explosive opening partnership of Babar Azam and Saim Ayub, who dominated the league’s bowling attacks. With a blend of experienced leadership and fearless young talent, Peshawar Zalmi proved their mettle and reclaimed their spot at the top of the PSL.
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Conclusion: Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars Are the Most Successful Teams in PSL History
Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars remain the most successful teams in PSL history, with three titles each. Islamabad clinched the trophy in 2016, 2018, and 2024, while Lahore secured titles in 2022, 2023, and 2025.
However, Peshawar Zalmi have now strengthened their position with their second title in 2026, showcasing their consistency and long-term performance in the league.
Over the years, the PSL has delivered thrilling matches, standout performances, and unforgettable moments. With each season, the competition continues to grow stronger, making it one of the most exciting T20 leagues in the world.
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