Since its inception, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has established itself as one of the most exciting franchise T20 leagues in the world. The tournament has seen fierce competition and distinct winners every season, starting with Islamabad United clinching the inaugural title in 2016.
Historically, Islamabad United, Lahore Qalandars, and Multan Sultans are recognized as the most successful franchises in the history of the Pakistan Super League. As of the recently concluded 2025 season, the rivalry for the top spot is tighter than ever, with Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United tied for the most tournament victories, holding three titles each.
However, before another team gets etched into the record books, the 2026 season must crown its champion
in the highly anticipated PSL 11 final between the tournament's most consistent side, Peshawar Zalmi, and the sensational debutants, Hyderabad Kingsmen.
While the Kingsmen have all the momentum of a Cinderella story, Peshawar Zalmi enters the final as the clear favorites to claim their second PSL crown and add to their historic legacy.
PSL Champions List: Full List of Pakistan Super League Winners
The league has seen six different franchises lift the trophy across its first ten seasons. Here is the year-by-year list of past champions:
2025 (Season 10): Lahore Qalandars
2024 (Season 9): Islamabad United
2023 (Season 8): Lahore Qalandars
2022 (Season 7): Lahore Qalandars
2021 (Season 6): Multan Sultans
2020 (Season 5): Karachi Kings
2019 (Season 4): Quetta Gladiators
2018 (Season 3): Islamabad United
2017 (Season 2): Peshawar Zalmi
2016 (Season 1): Islamabad United
Most Successful Teams in PSL History
When looking at the overall trophy count over the first decade of the tournament, two franchises stand head and shoulders above the rest, while four other teams have tasted championship glory exactly once.
Here is the summary of total titles won by each franchise so far:
Islamabad United: 3 titles (2016, 2018, 2024)
Lahore Qalandars: 3 titles (2022, 2023, 2025)
Multan Sultans: 1 title (2021)
Karachi Kings: 1 title (2020)
Quetta Gladiators: 1 title (2019)
Peshawar Zalmi: 1 title (2017) (Pending 2026 Final)
The Pakistan Super League has spent a decade delivering world-class T20 cricket, unearthing raw talent, and producing unforgettable, nail-biting finishes. Will Peshawar Zalmi cement their status as one of the league's titans by lifting their second trophy, or will the Hyderabad Kingsmen complete the ultimate underdog story and add a brand-new name to the historic PSL Winners List? The cricketing world watches in anticipation.
