PSL Teams: The Complete Guide to All 8 Franchises
Every Pakistan Super League team — the 6 originals and the 2 new 2026 franchises — with titles, captains, star players, the full winners list and how squads are built. Updated after PSL 11.
Last updated: 11 October 2026
Quick answer: The PSL has 8 teams since the 2026 expansion: Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators — plus new franchises Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindi Pindiz. Peshawar Zalmi are the reigning champions (PSL 11, May 2026); Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars lead with 3 titles each.
PSL at a Glance
Pakistan’s premier T20 league, run by the PCB since 2016.
teams (since 2026)
seasons completed
matches in PSL 11
PSL 12: Mar 18 – May 2
The 8 Teams
Six founding franchises, plus two newcomers from the historic 2026 expansion.
Islamabad United
3 titles (2016, 2018, 2024) — the league’s most successful team alongside Lahore. Never lost a final.
Lahore Qalandars
3 titles (2022, 2023, 2025). Back-to-back champions under Shaheen Shah Afridi — the only captain with three PSL titles.
Peshawar Zalmi
2 titles (2017, 2026) — reigning champions. Babar Azam finally lifted the trophy as captain in PSL 11.
Quetta Gladiators
1 title (2019). Runners-up in 2016, 2017 and 2025 — the nearly-men of the PSL.
Karachi Kings
1 title (2020). Pakistan’s biggest city, still chasing a second crown.
Multan Sultans
1 title (2021); runners-up three straight years (2022–24). PCB-managed in PSL 11 after the ownership change.
Hyderabad Kingsmen NEW
Debuted 2026 — and reached the final in their first season, losing to Peshawar Zalmi.
Rawalpindi Pindiz NEW
Debuted 2026, based in Rawalpindi — the league’s eighth franchise.
Team histories: the 6 original PSL teams and the 2026 expansion teams.
PSL Winners List (2016–2026)
Every champion, every runner-up, every final venue.
| Season | Winner | Runner-up | Final venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSL 1 (2016) | Islamabad United | Quetta Gladiators | Dubai |
| PSL 2 (2017) | Peshawar Zalmi | Quetta Gladiators | Lahore |
| PSL 3 (2018) | Islamabad United | Peshawar Zalmi | Karachi |
| PSL 4 (2019) | Quetta Gladiators | Peshawar Zalmi | Karachi |
| PSL 5 (2020) | Karachi Kings | Lahore Qalandars | Karachi |
| PSL 6 (2021) | Multan Sultans | Peshawar Zalmi | Abu Dhabi |
| PSL 7 (2022) | Lahore Qalandars | Multan Sultans | Lahore |
| PSL 8 (2023) | Lahore Qalandars | Multan Sultans | Lahore |
| PSL 9 (2024) | Islamabad United | Multan Sultans | Karachi |
| PSL 10 (2025) | Lahore Qalandars | Quetta Gladiators | Lahore |
| PSL 11 (2026) | Peshawar Zalmi | Hyderabad Kingsmen | Lahore |
Six different teams have won the trophy; only Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar have lifted it more than once. Season-by-season detail: PSL winners list.
The 2026 Expansion
The league’s biggest shake-up: from 6 to 8 teams.
44 Matches
PSL 11 ran 26 March – 3 May 2026 across 6 cities — Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan, plus debut hosts Faisalabad and Peshawar.
Auction Era
PSL 11 replaced the traditional player draft with an auction system — a first for the league.
Record Sums
The two new franchises were acquired for record-breaking sums; the PCB stands to earn Rs 36 billion over 10 years from them.
How Squads Are Built
From draft to auction: the player pipeline.
Retentions
Teams retain a core of players each season before the auction/draft.
Auction / Draft
Remaining slots are filled via the auction (since PSL 11) across platinum, diamond, gold and silver categories — plus emerging picks.
Foreign Stars
Each squad blends Pakistani talent with international signings — the mix that makes the PSL tick.
Details: PSL draft & auction explained and PSL star players.
In-Depth Guides
Go deeper on every PSL angle.
PSL New Teams 2026
Hyderabad Kingsmen & Rawalpindi Pindiz — owners, squads and the expansion story.
PSL Winners List
All champions 2016–2026 with finals, captains and players of the match.
PSL Players
The star players who define the league — Babar, Shaheen, Rizwan and the foreign greats.
PSL Squads Guide
How the 8 squads are assembled — retentions, auction categories and emerging picks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers on PSL teams.
How many teams are in the PSL?
Which PSL team has won the most titles?
Who won PSL 11?
What are the two new PSL teams?
When is PSL 12?
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