Key Takeaways:
- Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars both hold the record with three PSL titles each.
- Lahore Qalandars won the 2025 title. They pulled off a record-breaking chase at Gaddafi Stadium.
- Kusal Perera and Sikandar Raza became the heroes of the 2025 final against Quetta Gladiators.
- The complete PSL winners list now spans ten seasons of exciting T20 cricket.
The League That Changed Pakistani Cricket Forever
Since the Pakistan Super League launched in 2016, it has changed domestic cricket. It hit with a force that nobody really expected. Six franchises and millions of fans follow one simple truth. Only one team gets to lift that trophy at the end of the year. The PSL winners list reads like a great story. It is full of first-time winners, strong dynasties, and close calls that left fans quiet. If you follow Pakistani cricket, this list shows you which sides built winning cultures and which ones fell short.
The Complete PSL Winners List Season by Season
PSL Winners List (2016–2025)
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Islamabad United | Quetta Gladiators | Islamabad won by 6 wickets |
| 2017 | Peshawar Zalmi | Quetta Gladiators | Peshawar Zalmi won the final |
| 2018 | Islamabad United | Peshawar Zalmi | Islamabad United won the final |
| 2019 | Quetta Gladiators | Peshawar Zalmi | Quetta Gladiators won the final |
| 2020 | Karachi Kings | Lahore Qalandars | Karachi Kings won the final |
| 2021 | Multan Sultans | Peshawar Zalmi | Multan Sultans won the final |
| 2022 | Lahore Qalandars | Multan Sultans | Lahore Qalandars won the final |
| 2023 | Lahore Qalandars | Multan Sultans | Lahore Qalandars won by 1 run |
| 2024 | Islamabad United | Multan Sultans | Islamabad United won by 2 wickets |
| 2025 | Lahore Qalandars | Quetta Gladiators | Lahore Qalandars won by 6 wickets |
Season 1 — 2016: Islamabad United Set the Standard
Islamabad United became the first PSL champions. They beat Quetta Gladiators in the Dubai final. Misbah-ul-Haq led the side with calmness. He set the tone for the years to follow. Their hitters beat Quetta by six wickets. The whole country watched as a new team made history right away.
Season 2 — 2017: Peshawar Zalmi Bring the Trophy Home
Darren Sammy led Peshawar Zalmi to their only title in 2017. They beat Quetta Gladiators in a close final in Lahore. Kamran Akmal played hard at the top of the order. The crowd at Gaddafi Stadium went wild. Those scenes proved the league had found its home in Pakistan. Quetta lost their second final in a row. This loss really hurt their fans.
Season 3 — 2018: Islamabad United Dominate Again
Islamabad United took their second title in just three years. They beat Peshawar Zalmi in the final. Mohammad Sami bowled with great control. The team proved their 2016 win was no fluke. They picked consistent teams and smart overseas players. Their captain also read the game well. These three things put them ahead of everyone else.
Season 4 — 2019: Quetta Gladiators Finally Break Through
Quetta Gladiators lost two finals in a row but didn’t quit. They beat Peshawar Zalmi in 2019 to win their first title. Sarfaraz Ahmed led the team with heart and smart moves all season. You could see the relief in the dugout at the final whistle. It made sense after everything they went through.
Season 5 — 2020: Karachi Kings End Their Long Wait
Karachi Kings fans waited years for a win. The team finally showed up in 2020 and beat Lahore Qalandars in the final. Babar Azam played with class all tournament. Imad Wasim finished things off with the bat and ball. Karachi celebrated for a long time. This title felt like it was years in the making.
Season 6 — 2021: Multan Sultans Claim Their First Title
Multan Sultans beat Peshawar Zalmi in Abu Dhabi. They won their first championship in 2021. This win showed they were a top team. Mohammad Rizwan worked hard behind the stumps and scored big runs. The win gave Multan fans real hope. They felt their team finally belonged with the best.
Season 7 — 2022: Lahore Qalandars End Years of Heartbreak
The Lahore Qalandars’ 2022 win was a huge emotional moment. They spent years at the bottom of the table as underachievers. Finally, they beat Multan Sultans in the final for their first title. Shaheen Shah Afridi bowled fast and aggressively all year. When he lifted the trophy, Lahore went into a frenzy. People struggled to put the feeling into words.
Season 8 — 2023: Lahore Qalandars Retain the Crown
Lahore Qalandars won back-to-back titles. This proved 2022 wasn’t luck. They beat Multan Sultans by just one run in a massive final. Abdullah Shafique held the batting together. The bowlers kept the pressure on the other teams. These two wins made Lahore one of the most successful clubs in the league.
Season 9 — 2024: Islamabad United Record Three Titles
Islamabad United won their third PSL title in 2024. They beat Multan Sultans by two wickets on the very last ball. That win put them at the top of the charts. They were the first team to reach three titles. Multan lost their third final in a row. It was a tough record that the team didn’t want to talk about. Islamabad played their best cricket when it mattered most.
Season 10 — 2025: Lahore Qalandars Complete a Historic Treble
The tenth PSL had one of the most exciting finals ever. Lahore Qalandars were right in the middle of it. They beat Quetta Gladiators by six wickets. They became the second team to win three titles. Lahore had to chase 202 runs. They needed steady hands and found them in a surprise pair. Kusal Perera and Sikandar Raza led them to the win. It was the biggest successful chase in a PSL final. Raza flew in from a Test match in England just hours before. He played a legendary innings. Captain Shaheen Afridi led with a smart plan all season. The party at Gaddafi Stadium lasted all night. Fireworks lit up the sky over the ground.
Which Franchise Sits at the Top?
Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars are the best teams. Both have three titles. Islamabad won in 2016, 2018, and 2024. Lahore won in 2022, 2023, and 2025. Lahore’s run is impressive because they turned things around so quickly. Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, Karachi Kings, and Multan Sultans have one title each. This makes the league feel competitive. Quetta hasn’t won a title since 2019. Their fans feel that gap more every year.
PSL Titles by Franchise
| Team | Titles | Winning Years |
|---|---|---|
| Islamabad United | 3 | 2016, 2018, 2024 |
| Lahore Qalandars | 3 | 2022, 2023, 2025 |
| Peshawar Zalmi | 1 | 2017 |
| Quetta Gladiators | 1 | 2019 |
| Karachi Kings | 1 | 2020 |
| Multan Sultans | 1 | 2021 |
Final Take: Ten Seasons Down, and the Story Only Gets Bigger
The complete PSL winners list now covers ten great years. We’ve seen ten champions and moments that moved millions of fans. We saw Islamabad win early on and Lahore finally break through. Kusal Perera’s 2025 final was amazing. This league gives us cricket that the whole world should be watching. Teams that failed for years finally found a way to win.
Does your favourite team have what it takes to beat Islamabad and Lahore in 2026? The league is growing to eight teams next year. Which moment from the PSL winners list do you remember most? Was it Lahore in 2022, Islamabad in 2024, or Raza’s flight from England in 2025? Tell us in the comments. Let us know who you think builds the best squad under pressure. Share this with a friend who loves the game. Follow us as we get ready for the next chapter.
