The Pakistan Super League winners list features six different champions across eleven completed seasons since 2016, with Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars leading the count with three titles each.
Peshawar Zalmi are the latest PSL champions after beating Hyderabad Kingsmen by 5 wickets in the 2026 final at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. With this win, Zalmi ended their 9-year title wait and claimed their second PSL trophy.
Lahore Qalandars won the 2025 title after beating Quetta Gladiators by 6 wickets at Gaddafi Stadium, where Shaheen Afridi became the first PSL captain to win three titles.
Hyderabad Kingsmen, the newest team in the league, made a strong debut-season run by reaching the PSL 2026 final before finishing as runners-up.
PSL Winners List (2016-2026)
The PSL has crowned six different champions across its first ten editions. Below is the complete season-by-season breakdown including final scores, margins, venues, and Player of the Match awards.
| Season | Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSL 1 | 2016 | Islamabad United | Quetta Gladiators | Won by 6 wickets | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| PSL 2 | 2017 | Peshawar Zalmi | Quetta Gladiators | Won by 58 runs | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| PSL 3 | 2018 | Islamabad United | Peshawar Zalmi | Won by 3 wickets | National Stadium, Karachi |
| PSL 4 | 2019 | Quetta Gladiators | Peshawar Zalmi | Won by 8 wickets | National Stadium, Karachi |
| PSL 5 | 2020 | Karachi Kings | Lahore Qalandars | Won by 5 wickets | National Stadium, Karachi |
| PSL 6 | 2021 | Multan Sultans | Peshawar Zalmi | Won by 47 runs | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| PSL 7 | 2022 | Lahore Qalandars | Multan Sultans | Won by 42 runs | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| PSL 8 | 2023 | Lahore Qalandars | Multan Sultans | Won by 1 run | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| PSL 9 | 2024 | Islamabad United | Multan Sultans | Won by 2 wickets | National Stadium, Karachi |
| PSL 10 | 2025 | Lahore Qalandars | Quetta Gladiators | Won by 6 wickets | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| PSL 11 | 2026 | Peshawar Zalmi | Hyderabad Kingsmen | Won by 5 wickets | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
PSL 2016 Winner: Islamabad United
Islamabad United won the inaugural PSL title by defeating Quetta Gladiators by 6 wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on February 23, 2016. The first season was held entirely in the UAE due to security concerns in Pakistan.
| Aspect | Info |
|---|---|
| Final Score | QG: 174/7 (20 ov), IU: 175/4 (18.4 ov) |
| Result | Islamabad United won by 6 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Dwayne Smith (73 off 51 balls) |
| Captain (IU) | Misbah-ul-Haq |
Dwayne Smith’s explosive 73 powered the chase, while Andre Russell finished as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker.
PSL 2017 Winner: Peshawar Zalmi
Peshawar Zalmi claimed their first title with a comprehensive 58-run victory over Quetta Gladiators at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on March 5, 2017. This was the first PSL final held on Pakistani soil, marking a landmark moment for the country’s cricket revival.
| Aspect | Info |
|---|---|
| Final Score | PZ: 148/6 (20 ov), QG: 90 all out (16.4 ov) |
| Result | Peshawar Zalmi won by 58 runs |
| Player of the Match | Darren Sammy |
| Captain (PZ) | Darren Sammy |
Darren Sammy’s leadership made him a fan favourite in Peshawar, while Kamran Akmal topped the run charts throughout the tournament.
PSL 2018 Winner: Islamabad United
Islamabad United claimed their second PSL title by beating Peshawar Zalmi by 3 wickets at the National Stadium, Karachi on March 25, 2018. United became the first franchise to win two PSL titles.
| Aspect | Info |
|---|---|
| Final Score | PZ: 148/9 (20 ov), IU: 149/7 (19.3 ov) |
| Result | Islamabad United won by 3 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Luke Ronchi |
| Captain (IU) | Misbah-ul-Haq |
Luke Ronchi’s aggressive top-order batting made the difference, while Shadab Khan cemented his reputation as one of PSL’s best all-rounders.
PSL 2019 Winner: Quetta Gladiators
After two final defeats, Quetta Gladiators finally claimed their first title. They beat Peshawar Zalmi by 8 wickets at the National Stadium, Karachi on March 17, 2019.
| Aspect | Info |
|---|---|
| Final Score | PZ: 138/8 (20 ov), QG: 139/2 (17.5 ov) |
| Result | Quetta Gladiators won by 8 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Shane Watson |
| Captain (QG) | Sarfaraz Ahmed |
Shane Watson anchored the chase with experienced calm, while Ahmed Shehzad’s 58 set up the win. The victory also marked Peshawar’s third final defeat in four seasons.
PSL 2020 Winner: Karachi Kings
Karachi Kings won their maiden PSL title by beating Lahore Qalandars by 5 wickets at the National Stadium, Karachi on November 17, 2020. The PSL 5 season was disrupted by COVID-19, with the final pushed to November.
| Aspect | Info |
|---|---|
| Final Score | LQ: 134/7 (20 ov), KK: 135/5 (18.4 ov) |
| Result | Karachi Kings won by 5 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Babar Azam (63* off 49 balls) |
| Captain (KK) | Imad Wasim |
Babar Azam’s unbeaten 63 controlled the chase from start to finish. As of 2026, this remains Karachi’s only PSL title.
PSL 2021 Winner: Multan Sultans
Multan Sultans lifted their first trophy with a dominant 47-run win over Peshawar Zalmi at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on June 24, 2021. COVID-19 forced the PCB to move the remainder of the tournament to the UAE.
| Aspect | Info |
|---|---|
| Final Score | MS: 206/4 (20 ov), PZ: 159/9 (20 ov) |
| Result | Multan Sultans won by 47 runs |
| Player of the Match | Sohaib Maqsood (65* off 38 balls) |
| Captain (MS) | Mohammad Rizwan |
Mohammad Rizwan led from the front with bat and gloves, while Rilee Rossouw’s 50 off 21 balls and Sohaib Maqsood’s 65 not out set up the highest total in any PSL final at that time.
PSL 2022 Winner: Lahore Qalandars
After six seasons of heartbreak, Lahore Qalandars finally won their first title. They beat Multan Sultans by 42 runs at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on February 27, 2022. Lahore had waited since 2016 for their first trophy.
| Aspect | Info |
|---|---|
| Final Score | LQ: 180/5 (20 ov), MS: 138 all out (19.3 ov) |
| Result | Lahore Qalandars won by 42 runs |
| Player of the Match | Mohammad Hafeez (69 off 46 + 2 wickets) |
| Captain (LQ) | Shaheen Shah Afridi |
Mohammad Hafeez’s all-round masterclass set up the win, while Harry Brook’s 41 off 22 balls launched the innings. Shaheen Afridi’s young captaincy earned widespread praise.
PSL 2023 Winner: Lahore Qalandars
Lahore Qalandars became the first team to defend a PSL title, edging Multan Sultans by just 1 run at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on March 18, 2023. This remains the closest final in PSL history.
| Aspect | Info |
|---|---|
| Final Score | LQ: 200/6 (20 ov), MS: 199/8 (20 ov) |
| Result | Lahore Qalandars won by 1 run |
| Player of the Match | Shaheen Afridi (44* off 15 + 4 wickets) |
| Captain (LQ) | Shaheen Shah Afridi |
Shaheen Afridi smashed 44 not out off 15 balls and took 4 wickets, while Zaman Khan defended 12 runs in the last over to seal the title.
PSL 2024 Winner: Islamabad United
Islamabad United reclaimed the trophy by beating Multan Sultans by 2 wickets at the National Stadium, Karachi on March 18, 2024. This was Multan’s third consecutive runner-up finish.
| Aspect | Info |
|---|---|
| Final Score | MS: 159/9 (20 ov), IU: 163/8 (20 ov) |
| Result | Islamabad United won by 2 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Imad Wasim |
| Captain (IU) | Shadab Khan |
Imad Wasim’s clutch performance earned him the Man of the Match, while Shadab Khan’s tactical captaincy was key throughout the season.
PSL 2025 Winner: Lahore Qalandars
Lahore Qalandars won their third title by chasing down 202 against Quetta Gladiators with one ball to spare at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on May 25, 2025. The chase set a new record for the highest successful run chase in any T20 final in history.
| Aspect | Info |
|---|---|
| Final Score | QG: 201/9 (20 ov), LQ: 204/4 (19.5 ov) |
| Result | Lahore Qalandars won by 6 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Kusal Perera (62* off 31 balls) |
| Captain (LQ) | Shaheen Shah Afridi |
Kusal Perera’s 62 not out anchored the chase, while Sikandar Raza flew in from a Test match in England just 10 minutes before the toss and hit the winning six. Shaheen Afridi became the first captain in PSL history to win three titles.
PSL 2026 Winner: Peshawar Zalmi
Peshawar Zalmi won their second PSL title by defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen in the PSL 2026 final at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on May 3, 2026. Hyderabad Kingsmen, the newest team in the league, reached the final in their debut season but fell short as Zalmi chased 130 in 15.2 overs.
| Aspect | Info |
|---|---|
| Final Score | HYK: 129 (18 ov), PSZ: 130/5 (15.2 ov) |
| Result | Peshawar Zalmi won by 5 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Aaron Hardie |
| Player of the Series | Sufiyan Muqeem |
| Runner-Up | Hyderabad Kingsmen |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Date | May 3, 2026 |
PSL Title Count by Team (2016-2026)
The PSL title race has produced a remarkably balanced list of champions. Islamabad United have a perfect 3-from-3 finals record, while Peshawar Zalmi hold the unfortunate record of the most final defeats.
| Team | Titles | Winning Years | Finals Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad United | 3 | 2016, 2018, 2024 | 0 |
| Lahore Qalandars | 3 | 2022, 2023, 2025 | 1 (2020) |
| Peshawar Zalmi | 2 | 2017, 2026 | 4 (2018, 2019, 2021) |
| Quetta Gladiators | 1 | 2019 | 3 (2016, 2017, 2025) |
| Karachi Kings | 1 | 2020 | 0 |
| Multan Sultans | 1 | 2021 | 3 (2022, 2023, 2024) |
| Hyderabad Kingsmen | 0 | 0 | 2026 |
| Rawalpindi Pindiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Key Records from PSL Finals (2016-2026)
PSL finals have produced some truly remarkable moments across ten editions. Below are the standout records from a decade of PSL action.
| Aspect | Record |
|---|---|
| Highest Total in a Final | Multan Sultans 206/4 (PSL 2021) |
| Highest Successful Chase in a Final | Lahore Qalandars 204/4 chasing 202 (PSL 2025) |
| Closest Final | Lahore beat Multan by 1 run (PSL 2023) |
| Biggest Win (by runs) | Peshawar beat Quetta by 58 runs (PSL 2017) |
| Biggest Win (by wickets) | Quetta beat Peshawar by 8 wickets (PSL 2019) |
| Most Finals (Team) | Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans, 5 each |
| Most Titles | Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars, 3 each |
| Only Back-to-Back Champion | Lahore Qalandars (2022 and 2023) |
| Most Titles as Captain | Shaheen Afridi, 3 (2022, 2023, 2025) |
| Perfect Finals Record | Islamabad United, 3 finals from 3 wins |
Conclusion: Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars Share the Most PSL Titles
The PSL winners list tells the story of a league that keeps getting more competitive with every season.
Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars remain the joint-most successful teams in PSL history with 3 titles each. Peshawar Zalmi are the latest champions after winning the PSL 2026 title by beating Hyderabad Kingsmen by 5 wickets at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Hyderabad Kingsmen, the newest team in the league, made an impressive debut-season run by reaching the final. With Peshawar Zalmi now winning their second PSL title, the league has added another strong chapter to its growing history.