T20 Format
Pakistan Super League (PSL)
Runs
Top Run Scorer
Babar Azam (4,380 runs)
Wkts
Top Wicket Taker
Hasan Ali (134 wickets)
History & Evolution
The Pakistan Super League was founded in 2015 by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). First played in the UAE due to safety conditions, the tournament made a triumphant full return to Pakistani soil in 2020. PSL is highly regarded worldwide for the high standard of fast bowling, city-based fan loyalties (e.g. Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings), and producing raw quick bowling talent that regularly advances to international prominence.
League Teams
PZ
Peshawar Zalmi (PZ)
LQ
Lahore Qalandars (LQ)
IU
Islamabad United (IU)
MS
Multan Sultans (MS)
QG
Quetta Gladiators (QG)
KK
Karachi Kings (KK)
HK
Hyderabad Kingsmen (HK)
SS
Sialkot Stallionz (SS)
Championship Winners
| Season / Year | Winner Franchise |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Peshawar Zalmi |
| 2025 | Lahore Qalandars |
| 2024 | Islamabad United |
| 2023 | Lahore Qalandars |
| 2022 | Lahore Qalandars |
| 2021 | Multan Sultans |
| 2020 | Karachi Kings |
| 2019 | Quetta Gladiators |
| 2018 | Islamabad United |
| 2017 | Peshawar Zalmi |
| 2016 | Islamabad United |
Frequently Asked Questions
Islamabad United holds the record for the most PSL titles, with 3 championships, followed by Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi with 2 titles each.
PSL is globally praised for its exceptionally high standard of bowling, with fast bowlers regularly hitting speeds over 145+ km/h.