Pakistan Super League 2026
Pakistan's premier T20 cricket competition — live scores, points table, team squads and records.
About the Pakistan Super League
The Pakistan Super League (PSL), officially branded as the HBL PSL, is a professional Twenty20 cricket league established by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in 2015. The inaugural season was played in the UAE in early 2016, and since then the league has grown into one of the premier T20 competitions in world cricket.
A landmark moment came in 2017 when the PSL final was held at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium — the first major international cricket match in Pakistan since the 2009 terrorist attack on the Sri Lanka team bus. The return of cricket to Pakistan, celebrated by millions watching in stadiums and on television, demonstrated both the PSL's commercial power and its role in restoring the country's cricketing reputation.
The league features six franchises representing Pakistan's major cities and provinces. Unlike some other franchise leagues, the PSL has a strong focus on developing Pakistani talent: the player draft includes a mandatory allocation of Category A local players, ensuring the national talent pipeline remains central to each team's planning. The system has produced world-class cricketers including Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, and Mohammad Rizwan — all of whom made their names through PSL performances.
PSL 2026 (HBL PSL XI) runs from January to May 2026 across Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan, and Peshawar. Each edition of the PSL brings some of the world's top T20 specialists to Pakistan, creating fiercely competitive cricket in front of capacity crowds.
PSL 2026 Teams
6 FranchisesLahore Qalandars
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Back-to-back PSL champions in 2022 and 2023, Lahore Qalandars are the league's dominant force with a strong all-round squad.
Islamabad United
National Stadium, Karachi / Rawalpindi
Two-time PSL champions (2016, 2018) and consistent play-off contenders, Islamabad United set the standard for franchise cricket in Pakistan.
Karachi Kings
National Stadium, Karachi
PSL 2020 champions, Karachi Kings draw massive support from Pakistan's largest city and have produced several national team stars.
Quetta Gladiators
National Stadium, Karachi
PSL 2017 and 2019 champions, the Gladiators were the league's most dominant team in its early years under Kumar Sangakkara's mentorship.
Peshawar Zalmi
Arbab Niaz Stadium, Peshawar
2017 runners-up and 2016 champions, Peshawar Zalmi are known for passionate Pashtun supporter culture and high-impact overseas signings.
Multan Sultans
Multan Cricket Stadium
Multan Sultans won back-to-back PSL titles in 2021 and 2024, building a reputation for data-driven squad selection and tactical cricket.
All-Time PSL Records
Full RecordsMost Runs (Career)
Babar Azam
Most Wickets (Career)
Shaheen Afridi
Highest Individual Score
Kamran Akmal
Best Bowling Figures
Wahab Riaz
Most Sixes (Season)
Rilee Rossouw
Most Titles
Lahore Qalandars / Islamabad United / Quetta / Multan
PSL Champions — All Editions
| Year | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Quetta Gladiators | Islamabad United |
| 2024 | Multan Sultans | Lahore Qalandars |
| 2023 | Lahore Qalandars | Multan Sultans |
| 2022 | Lahore Qalandars | Multan Sultans |
| 2021 | Multan Sultans | Peshawar Zalmi |
| 2020 | Karachi Kings | Lahore Qalandars |
| 2019 | Quetta Gladiators | Peshawar Zalmi |
| 2018 | Islamabad United | Peshawar Zalmi |
| 2017 | Peshawar Zalmi | Quetta Gladiators |
| 2016 | Islamabad United | Quetta Gladiators |
Frequently Asked Questions
When does PSL 2026 start?
PSL 2026 (HBL PSL XI) is scheduled to begin on 11 January 2026, with the final expected in early May 2026.
How many teams play in PSL?
PSL 2026 features six franchises: Lahore Qalandars, Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Quetta Gladiators, Peshawar Zalmi, and Multan Sultans.
Which team has won PSL the most?
Lahore Qalandars, Islamabad United, Quetta Gladiators, and Multan Sultans have each won two PSL titles. Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi have one title each.
Where are PSL matches played?
PSL matches are played across Pakistan at the National Stadium Karachi, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Multan Cricket Stadium, and Arbab Niaz Stadium Peshawar.
Who is the leading run scorer in PSL history?
Babar Azam holds the record for most runs in PSL history, with over 3,500 career runs across multiple seasons for Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi.