The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is one of the top Twenty20 cricket leagues in the world, featuring some of the best players from Pakistan and around the globe. Since its inception in 2015, the PSL has seen a number of exciting contests and talented teams emerge as champions.
In this article, we will take a look at all of the PSL winners from 2016 to 2022, highlighting their achievements and contributions to the league. From the inaugural champions, Islamabad United, to the latest winners, Lahore Qalandars, we will explore the stories of each team and their journey to the top of the PSL.
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Table of Contents
| Year | PSL Title Winners | Winners Team | Runner Up Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | Islamabad United | Quetta Gladiators |
| 2017 | 1 | Peshawar Zalmi | Quetta Gladiators |
| 2018 | Islamabad United | Peshawar Zalmi | |
| 2019 | 1 | Quetta Gladiators | Peshawar Zalmi |
| 2020 | 1 | Karachi Kings | Lahore Qalandars |
| 2021 | 1 | Multan Sultan | Peshawar Zalmi |
| 2022 | 1 | Lahore Qalandars | Multan Sultan |
PSL Winners – 2022: Lahore Qalandars
Lahore Qalandars won their first-ever PSL title after beating Multan Sultan in the final by 42 Runs. The match was held at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Lahore Qalandars were captained by Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Qalandars won the toss and opted to bowl first against Multan Sultan. Qalandars started off with a decent start as they scored a good stand of 48 runs for the first wicket, with Fakhar scoring 25 runs from 22 balls and Shaheen Shah Afridi scoring 23 runs from 21 balls, but the last wicket partnership didn’t go well as they couldn’t convert their starts into big scores and in the end, they ended up losing wickets at regular intervals which resulted in Multan Sultan getting all ten wickets in hand as Qalandars lost their first game by 42 runs.
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PSL Winners – 2021: Multan Sultan
Multan Sultan won their first-ever PSL title after beating Peshawar Zalmi in the final by 47 Runs. The match was held at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
The team has been outstanding throughout the tournament, and they were able to win it by beating the defending champions Peshawar Zalmi in the final with a margin of 47 runs.
Peshawar Zalmi had started the season with a perfect record of five wins out of five games, but they ended up with three losses in their last four games.
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PSL Winner – 2020: Karachi Kings
The 2020 PSL was held in the United Arab Emirates due to security concerns in Pakistan. The tournament was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and was held behind closed doors without any spectators. Despite the challenges, the tournament was a success and was widely praised for its high-quality cricket and thrilling finishes.
Karachi Kings emerged as the winners of the 2020 PSL, defeating Lahore Qalandars in the final by 5 wickets. The team finished the tournament with 8 wins in 12 matches and had a strong performance throughout the tournament. They were led by captain Imad Wasim and had notable contributions from players such as Babar Azam, Chris Jordan, and Alex Hales.
In the playoffs, Karachi Kings defeated Multan Sultans in the Qualifier match to secure a spot in the final. They then faced Lahore Qalandars in the final, who had defeated Peshawar Zalmi in the Eliminator match to advance. In the final, Karachi Kings batted first and scored 196/5 in their 20 overs, with Babar Azam scoring a century (101* off 53 balls). Lahore Qalandars fell short in their chase and were restricted to 191/7, giving Karachi Kings a 5-wicket victory and the championship.
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PSL Winner – 2019: Quetta Gladiators
Quetta Gladiators emerged as the winners of the 2019 PSL, defeating Peshawar Zalmi in the final by 8 wickets. The team finished the tournament with 8 wins in 12 matches and had a strong performance throughout the tournament. They were led by captain Sarfaraz Ahmed and had notable contributions from players such as Shane Watson, Rilee Rossouw, and Mohammad Nawaz.
In the playoffs, Quetta Gladiators defeated Lahore Qalandars in the Qualifier match to secure a spot in the final. They then faced Peshawar Zalmi in the final, who had defeated Karachi Kings in the Eliminator match to advance. In the final, Quetta Gladiators batted first and scored 181/4 in their 20 overs, with Shane Watson scoring a half-century (52 off 33 balls). Peshawar Zalmi fell short in their chase and were restricted to 173/8, giving Quetta Gladiators an 8-wicket victory and the championship.
The tournament featured a number of exciting matches and close finishes, with several standout performances from players such as Babar Azam, Hasan Ali, and Kamran Akmal. The tournament was widely praised for its high-quality cricket and thrilling finishes and was a major success for the Pakistan Cricket Board.
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PSL Winner – 2018: Islamabad United
Islamabad United emerged as the winners of the 2018 PSL, defeating Peshawar Zalmi in the final by 3 wickets. The team finished the tournament with 10 wins in 14 matches and had a strong performance throughout the tournament. They were led by captain Misbah-ul-Haq and had notable contributions from players such as Luke Ronchi, Shadab Khan, and Faheem Ashraf.
In the playoffs, Islamabad United defeated Karachi Kings in the Qualifier match to secure a spot in the final. They then faced Peshawar Zalmi in the final, who had defeated Quetta Gladiators in the Eliminator match to advance. In the final, Peshawar Zalmi batted first and scored 148/7 in their 20 overs, with Kamran Akmal scoring a half-century (64 off 43 balls). Islamabad United chased down the target in the final over, with Luke Ronchi scoring a half-century (52* off 35 balls) to guide the team to a 3-wicket victory and the championship.
The tournament featured a number of exciting matches and close finishes, with several standout performances from players such as Shoaib Malik, Sohail Tanvir, and Umar Amin. The tournament was widely praised for its high-quality cricket and thrilling finishes and was a major success for the Pakistan Cricket Board.
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PSL Winner – 2017: Peshawar Zalmi
Peshawar Zalmi emerged as the winners of the 2017 PSL, defeating Quetta Gladiators in the final by 58 runs. The team finished the tournament with 8 wins in 12 matches and had a strong performance throughout the tournament. They were led by captain Darren Sammy and had notable contributions from players such as Kamran Akmal, Chris Jordan, and Wahab Riaz.
In the playoffs, Peshawar Zalmi defeated Karachi Kings in the Qualifier match to secure a spot in the final. They then faced Quetta Gladiators in the final, who had defeated Islamabad United in the Eliminator match to advance. In the final, Peshawar Zalmi batted first and scored 148/7 in their 20 overs, with Kamran Akmal scoring a half-century (64 off 43 balls). Quetta Gladiators fell short in their chase and were restricted to 90/9, giving Peshawar Zalmi a 58-run victory and the championship.
The tournament featured a number of exciting matches and close finishes, with several standout performances from players such as Mohammad Amir, Shane Watson, and Sarfraz Ahmed. The tournament was widely praised for its high-quality cricket and thrilling finishes and was a major success for the Pakistan Cricket Board.
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PSL Winner – 2016: Islamabad United
The 2016 Pakistan Super League (PSL) was the inaugural season of the Twenty20 cricket league, contested by franchise teams representing various cities in Pakistan. The tournament was held from February 4 to February 23, 2016, and featured five teams: Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, and Islamabad United.
Islamabad United emerged as the winners of the 2016 PSL, defeating Quetta Gladiators in the final by 6 wickets. The team finished the tournament with 10 wins in 14 matches and had a strong performance throughout the tournament. They were led by captain Misbah-ul-Haq and had notable contributions from players such as Shane Watson, Andre Russell, and Brad Haddin.
In the playoffs, Islamabad United defeated Peshawar Zalmi in the Qualifier match to secure a spot in the final. They then faced Quetta Gladiators in the final, who had defeated Karachi Kings in the Eliminator match to advance. In the final, Quetta Gladiators batted first and scored 174/6 in their 20 overs, with Kevin Pietersen scoring a half-century (64 off 45 balls). Islamabad United chased down the target with 8 balls to spare, with Shane Watson scoring a half-century (56* off 38 balls) to guide the team to a 6-wicket victory and the championship.
The tournament featured a number of exciting matches and close finishes, with several standout performances from players such as Muhammad Irfan, Umar Gul, and Shahid Afridi. The tournament was widely praised for its high-quality cricket and thrilling finishes and was a major success for the Pakistan Cricket Board.
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Summary of PSL Winners:
The first edition of the Pakistan Super League was held in 2016 and was won by Islamabad United. Led by Misbah-ul-Haq, the team dominated the tournament and finished at the top of the points table with 10 wins in 14 matches. They defeated Quetta Gladiators in the final by 6 wickets to lift the trophy and become the first-ever champions of the PSL.
In 2017, Peshawar Zalmi emerged as the winner of the PSL, defeating Quetta Gladiators in the final by 58 runs. Led by Darren Sammy, the team finished the tournament with 8 wins in 12 matches and had a strong performance throughout the tournament. They became the first team to win the tournament after finishing outside the top two in the points table.
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In 2018, Islamabad United won their second PSL title by defeating Peshawar Zalmi in the final. The team finished the tournament with 10 wins in 14 matches, once again topping the points table. They were led by Misbah-ul-Haq and had a strong performance throughout the tournament, culminating in a 9-wicket victory over Peshawar Zalmi in the final.
The 2019 season saw Quetta Gladiators emerge as the winners of the PSL, defeating Peshawar Zalmi in the final by 8 wickets. The team finished the tournament with 8 wins in 12 matches and had a strong performance throughout the tournament. Led by Sarfaraz Ahmed, Quetta Gladiators became the first team to win the PSL after finishing outside the top two in the points table.
In 2020, Karachi Kings won their first-ever PSL title by defeating Lahore Qalandars in the final. The team finished the tournament with 8 wins in 12 matches and had a strong performance throughout the tournament. Led by Imad Wasim, Karachi Kings became the second team to win the PSL after finishing outside the top two in the points table.
In 2021 season saw Multan Sultan emerge as the winners of the PSL, defeating Peshawar Zalmi in the final by 47 runs.
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In 2022, Lahore Qalandars won their first-ever PSL title by defeating Multan Sultan in the final. The team finished the tournament with 8 wins in 12 matches and had a strong performance throughout the tournament.
