PSL Winners List: All Champions From 2016 to 2026
The PSL winners list now covers eleven seasons, from Islamabad United’s first title in 2016 to Peshawar Zalmi’s win in PSL 11 on 3 May 2026. Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars share the record with three titles each, Peshawar Zalmi have two, and Quetta Gladiators, Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans have one each.
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Quick facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| First season | 2016, played in the UAE |
| Seasons completed | 11 (2016 to 2026) |
| Latest champions | Peshawar Zalmi (PSL 11, 2026) |
| Most titles | Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars, 3 each |
| Most successful captain | Shaheen Shah Afridi, 3 titles with Lahore Qalandars |
| Teams in 2026 | 8 (Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindiz joined) |
| Organiser | Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) |
PSL winners list year by year
| Season | Champion | Runner-up | Final result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Islamabad United | Quetta Gladiators | Won by 6 wickets | Dubai |
| 2017 | Peshawar Zalmi | Quetta Gladiators | Won by 58 runs | Lahore |
| 2018 | Islamabad United | Peshawar Zalmi | Won by 3 wickets | Karachi |
| 2019 | Quetta Gladiators | Peshawar Zalmi | Won by 8 wickets | Karachi |
| 2020 | Karachi Kings | Lahore Qalandars | Won by 5 wickets | Karachi |
| 2021 | Multan Sultans | Peshawar Zalmi | Won by 47 runs | Abu Dhabi |
| 2022 | Lahore Qalandars | Multan Sultans | Won by 42 runs | Lahore |
| 2023 | Lahore Qalandars | Multan Sultans | Won by 1 run | Lahore |
| 2024 | Islamabad United | Multan Sultans | Won by 2 wickets | Karachi |
| 2025 | Lahore Qalandars | Quetta Gladiators | Won by 6 wickets | Lahore |
| 2026 | Peshawar Zalmi | Hyderabad Kingsmen | Won by 5 wickets | Lahore |
Winning captains of every PSL season
| Season | Champion | Winning captain |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Islamabad United | Misbah-ul-Haq |
| 2017 | Peshawar Zalmi | Darren Sammy |
| 2018 | Islamabad United | JP Duminy |
| 2019 | Quetta Gladiators | Sarfaraz Ahmed |
| 2020 | Karachi Kings | Imad Wasim |
| 2021 | Multan Sultans | Mohammad Rizwan |
| 2022 | Lahore Qalandars | Shaheen Shah Afridi |
| 2023 | Lahore Qalandars | Shaheen Shah Afridi |
| 2024 | Islamabad United | Shadab Khan |
| 2025 | Lahore Qalandars | Shaheen Shah Afridi |
| 2026 | Peshawar Zalmi | Babar Azam |
PSL titles and finals by team
| Team | Titles | Years won | Finals played |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad United | 3 | 2016, 2018, 2024 | 3 |
| Lahore Qalandars | 3 | 2022, 2023, 2025 | 4 |
| Peshawar Zalmi | 2 | 2017, 2026 | 5 |
| Quetta Gladiators | 1 | 2019 | 4 |
| Multan Sultans | 1 | 2021 | 4 |
| Karachi Kings | 1 | 2020 | 1 |
| Hyderabad Kingsmen | 0 | – | 1 |
| Rawalpindiz | 0 | – | 0 |
Islamabad United have won every final they have played, while Peshawar Zalmi have reached the most finals (five). Hyderabad Kingsmen reached the final in their very first season.
Key moments from PSL finals
- 2016: Islamabad United, led by Misbah-ul-Haq, won the first PSL title in Dubai, beating Quetta Gladiators.
- 2017: The final was played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, an important step in bringing top cricket back to Pakistan. Peshawar Zalmi won by 58 runs.
- 2020: The season was interrupted by COVID-19, and the knockouts were completed in Karachi in November 2020, where Karachi Kings won their first title.
- 2021: Also hit by COVID-19, the season resumed in Abu Dhabi, where Multan Sultans won their first title.
- 2023: Lahore Qalandars beat Multan Sultans by just 1 run and became the first team to defend a PSL title.
- 2026: Hyderabad Kingsmen were bowled out for 129, and Peshawar Zalmi chased the target in 15.2 overs. Aaron Hardie was player of the match, and it was Babar Azam’s first title as a PSL captain.
PSL 11 (2026) final at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Date and venue | 3 May 2026, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Hyderabad Kingsmen | 129 all out in 18 overs (captain Marnus Labuschagne) |
| Peshawar Zalmi | 130 for 5 in 15.2 overs (captain Babar Azam) |
| Result | Peshawar Zalmi won by 5 wickets |
| Player of the match | Aaron Hardie (4 wickets and an unbeaten half-century) |
| Season top run scorer | Babar Azam, 588 runs |
| Season top wicket taker | Sufyan Moqim, 22 wickets |
How the PSL has grown
The league began with five teams in 2016: Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators. Multan Sultans joined in 2018, making six teams, and the league stayed at six until 2025. For PSL 11 in 2026, two new franchises, Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindiz, took the total to eight. Early seasons were played mostly in the UAE, and matches gradually moved to Pakistan, with Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi and Multan hosting games in recent years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won PSL 2026?
Peshawar Zalmi won PSL 11, beating Hyderabad Kingsmen by 5 wickets in the final at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on 3 May 2026.
Which team has won the most PSL titles?
Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars have won three titles each, the most of any team.
Who won the first PSL in 2016?
Islamabad United won the first PSL in 2016, beating Quetta Gladiators by 6 wickets in Dubai under Misbah-ul-Haq.
Who is the most successful PSL captain?
Shaheen Shah Afridi, who led Lahore Qalandars to titles in 2022, 2023 and 2025.
Which teams have never won the PSL?
Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindiz, the two newest teams, have not won a title yet.
How many times have Multan Sultans won the PSL?
Once, in 2021. They also reached the final in 2022, 2023 and 2024 but lost all three.
Last updated: 18 October 2026. This list will change after the next PSL final, so check the PCB’s official announcements for the latest season.
