Starting in 2016, the PSL has quickly become one of cricket's most electrifying leagues in the world. Find out which clubs took the title to home and which players succeeded in the crucial matches.
Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Result | Man of the Match | Player of the Tournament |
2025 | Lahore Qalandars | Quetta Gladiators | Won by comfortable chase | Kusal Perera | Hasan Nawaz |
2024 | Islamabad United | Multan Sultans | Won by 2 wickets | Imad Wasim | Shadab Khan |
2023 | Lahore Qalandars | Multan Sultans | Won by 1 run | Shaheen Afridi | Ihsanullah |
2022 | Lahore Qalandars | Multan Sultans | Won by 42 runs | Mohammad Hafeez | Mohammad Rizwan |
2021 | Multan Sultans | Peshawar Zalmi | Won by 47 runs | Sohaib Maqsood | Sohaib Maqsood |
2020 | Karachi Kings | Lahore Qalandars | Won by 5 wickets | Babar Azam | Babar Azam |
2019 | Quetta Gladiators | Peshawar Zalmi | Won by 8 wickets | Mohammad Hasnain | Shane Watson |
2018 | Islamabad United | Peshawar Zalmi | Won by 3 wickets | Luke Ronchi | Luke Ronchi |
2017 | Peshawar Zalmi | Quetta Gladiators | Won by 58 runs | Daren Sammy | Kamran Akmal |
2016 | Islamabad United | Quetta Gladiators | Won by 6 wickets | Dwayne Smith | Ravi Bopara |
Lahore Qalandars won their third PSL title with a convincing win over Quetta Gladiators. They chased the target comfortably under the leadership of Shaheen Shah Afridi. Kusal Perera was selected Man of the Match after playing a vital role in the final, and Hasan Nawaz's remarkable play earned him the title of the Player of Tournament.
Islamabad won the PSL for the third time by a slim margin of two wickets. The captain, Shadab Khan, was selected Player of the Tournament for his overall performance, while Imad Wasim, the night's hero, was named Man of the Match.
Fans witnessed one of the most thrilling PSL finals ever. After holding a narrow lead, the Lahore Qalandars defeated the Multan Sultans by just one run. Shaheen Afridi led his squad confidently once again in the tournament, despite a high-pressure match. He was chosen as Man of the Match due to his noteworthy league exploits, and Ihsanullah, a fast bowler for Multan, was chosen as Player of the Tournament.
Lahore Qalandars claimed their first-ever PSL championship with a 42-run victory over Multan Sultans in the 2022 final. Experienced player Mohammad Hafeez delivered with both bat and ball, earning the Man of the Match award. Despite Multan's loss, Mohammad Rizwan's consistent performance made him the Player of the Tournament.
Multan Sultans won their first PSL trophy in the 2021 final, which took place in the United Arab Emirates, after defeating Peshawar Zalmi by 47 runs. Sohaib Maqsood was the star of the final, scoring runs with ease, and was awarded both Man of the Match and Player of the Tournament. It was a breakthrough year for the Sultans.
Babar Azam led the charge with a composed innings and walked away with both Man of the Match and Player of the Tournament honours. This victory was extra special as it came in front of the home crowd in Karachi.
Under the leadership of Sarfaraz Ahmed, they defeated Peshawar Zalmi by 8 wickets in a dominant display. Young pacer Mohammad Hasnain impressed everyone and won the Man of the Match award. Meanwhile, Shane Watson's consistent performance earned him the Player of the Tournament.
They outplayed Peshawar Zalmi in a final that they won by 3 wickets. Luke Ronchi was unstoppable with the bat and was declared both Man of the Match and Player of the Tournament. Islamabad's experience and balance helped them in crucial moments.
Beating Quetta Gladiators by 58 runs. Daren Sammy led the team with fire and inspiration and was named Man of the Match for his quickfire innings. Kamran Akmal's performances during the tournament were outstanding, earning him the Player of the Tournament.
The journey began in 2016 when Islamabad United became the first-ever PSL champions by defeating Quetta Gladiators by 6 wickets:
Dwayne Smith's all-round brilliance won him the Man of the Match award, while Ravi Bopara's consistent showing with both bat and ball earned him the Player of the Tournament title. Misbah-ul-Haq's steady leadership was a big factor in Islamabad's early success.
As of the 2025 season, Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United lead the title count with three wins each, making them the most successful teams in PSL history.
Each of the following teams has won a championship: Karachi Kings, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, and Multan Sultans. The PSL keeps expanding, bringing top-notch cricket and outstanding performances each year.