Hyderabad Kingsmen and Peshawar Zalmi will meet in the PSL 2026 final at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, promising a high pressure contest with performances from both sides.
Hyderabad enter the final after defeating Islamabad United, boosting confidence despite early struggles, while their improved batting lineup looks settled and capable of attacking effectively.
With star batter Maaz Sadaqat and Marnus Labuschagne providing stability at the top, and Glenn Maxwell anchoring the middle order, Hyderabad possess depth and power to challenge.
Peshawar Zalmi, led by Babar Azam and supported by Kusal Mendis, rely on batting and a balanced bowling attack to maintain dominance throughout the competition.
With cricket fans around the world all set to witness another thrilling final of the Pakistan Super League, let us take a look at the previous ten finals.
2016 (Islamabad United)
The final began with fireworks, setting the stage for Islamabad United chase after Quetta Gladiators posted 174, powered by fluent fifties from Ahmed Shehzad and Kumar Sangakkara.
Islamabad United star batter Dwayne Smith stole the final show of the PSL 2016 with a blistering 73 off 51 balls, striking boundaries freely and raising his fifty in just 32 deliveries.
Australian batter Brad Haddin anchored the innings with an unbeaten 61 off 39 balls, guiding Islamabad United to victory by six wickets with eight balls remaining.
The promising start of Quetta Gladiators collapsed after the dismissal of Sangakkara, as Andre Russell claimed three wickets, sealing emphatic triumph for the Misbah-led United.
2017 (Peshawar Zalmi)
In 2017 PSL final match, Peshawar Zalmi defeated Quetta Gladiators by 58 runs, posting 148 for six before bowling Quetta out on difficult Lahore pitch conditions.
Quetta Gladiators struggled in chase as batters played careless shots, collapsing against disciplined bowling from Mohammad Asghar, Hasan Ali, and others exploiting challenging surface conditions.
Peshawar Zalmi built start through Kamran Akmal, while Darren Sammy’s late hitting added crucial runs, lifting total despite Quetta’s spinners applying pressure in middle overs.
Sammy’s explosive finishing and Zalmi’s clinical bowling sealed victory, energising Lahore crowd, as Quetta fell short again in final despite earlier opportunities to control match.
2018 (Islamabad United)
Islamabad United defeated Peshawar Zalmi by six runs in PSL final, chasing 155 after Luke Ronchi’s explosive half century set foundation despite middle order collapse.
Ronchi and Sahibzada Farhan dominated early with 96 run opening stand, but Islamabad suddenly collapsed losing six wickets quickly, turning straightforward chase into tense contest.
Peshawar Zalmi struggled with bat as Kamran Akmal failed, while contributions from Chris Jordan, Liam Dawson, and hitting from Wahab Riaz pushed total to 148.
A fielding error and missed runout eased pressure, allowing Asif Ali and Faheem Ashraf to finish chase, while Shadab Khan’s three wickets proved decisive earlier.
2019 (Quetta Gladiators)
Quetta Gladiators defeated Peshawar Zalmi by eight wickets, chasing 139 comfortably as Ahmed Shehzad and Rilee Rossouw guided team to their first PSL title.
Peshawar Zalmi struggled with bat after early wickets, managing only 138 for eight, as Mohammad Hasnain’s pace bowling dismantled top and middle order effectively.
Quetta bowlers delivered disciplined performance, while Shehzad anchored chase and Rossouw supported, ensuring target was achieved easily without significant pressure or dramatic moments.
Despite brief resistance and Wahab Riaz’s effort, Peshawar failed to challenge, as Quetta’s balanced team performance and composure secured dominant victory in one sided final.
2020 (Karachi Kings)
Karachi Kings defeated Lahore Qalandars by five wickets, chasing 135 as Babar Azam’s unbeaten 63 guided them to their maiden PSL title at home.
Lahore Qalandars struggled after choosing to bat first, managing 134 for seven, as disciplined Karachi bowling triggered collapse with seven wickets falling for fifty runs.
Babar Azam anchored chase with composure, maintaining consistent scoring despite brief setbacks, ensuring Karachi comfortably reached target with support from captain Imad Wasim finishing match.
Karachi bowlers delivered collective performance restricting Lahore, while failure of key batsmen and ineffective bowling from Lahore ensured Karachi secured historic victory in one sided final.
2021 (Multan Sultans)
The Mohammad Rizwan-led Multan Sultans won their first PSL title by beating Peshawar Zalmi by 47 runs after posting a commanding 206 for four in the final.
Sohaib Maqsood and Rilee Rossouw scored blistering half-centuries, forming a crucial partnership that lifted Sultans to a strong total despite occasional wickets falling.
Peshawar Zalmi struggled in reply, losing key wickets early and failing to build partnerships, as Multan’s bowlers maintained pressure throughout the innings effectively.
Imran Tahir and others sealed victory with disciplined bowling, restricting Zalmi to 159 for nine, completing Multan’s remarkable turnaround and dominant championship win.
2022 (Lahore Qalandars)
The Shaheen shah-led Lahore Qalandars defeated Multan Sultans by 43 runs to win their first PSL title, completing a remarkable redemption story at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Batting first, Lahore posted 180 for five, powered by Mohammad Hafeez’s 69 and Harry Brook’s quick unbeaten 41, supported by late hitting from David Wiese.
Multan Sultans collapsed under pressure, losing wickets regularly as Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf led a devastating bowling attack to restrict them to 138.
Shaheen Afridi’s leadership and strike bowling sealed victory, ending Multan’s chase early and delivering Lahore a historic championship win in emotional home celebrations.
2023 (Lahore Qalandars)
Lahore Qalandars defeated Multan Sultans by one run in the PSL final for the second time in PSL history after a dramatic last-ball finish, successfully defending their title in Karachi.
Batting first, the Shaheen Shah-led side posted 200 for six, powered by Fakhar Zaman, Ahsan Shafique, and Shaheen Afridi’s explosive unbeaten 44 in the death overs.
Multan Sultans came close in chase with strong starts from Rizwan and Rossouw, but regular wickets and Shaheen Afridi’s bowling kept them under pressure.
In a tense final over, Khushdil Shah was run out attempting a desperate second run, sealing Lahore’s narrow victory and completing a historic title defence.
2024 (Islamabad United)
Islamabad United defeated Multan Sultans by two wickets in a tense PSL final, chasing 159 on the final delivery to secure their third championship title.
Imad Wasim starred with five wickets, restricting Sultans despite Iftikhar Ahmed’s late unbeaten 32, while Sultans still managed a competitive but below-par total.
Martin Guptill’s fifty and key partnerships kept Islamabad in control, though regular wickets from Multan’s bowlers ensured the chase remained tight until the end.
In a dramatic finish, Hunain Shah hit the winning run off the final ball, completing Islamabad’s thrilling victory in another heartbreaking PSL final for Multan.
2025 (Lahore Qalandars)
Lahore Qalandars defeated Quetta Gladiators by six wickets in a thrilling PSL 2025 final, chasing 204 thanks to Kusal Perera and Sikandar Raza’s explosive finishing partnership.
Quetta posted 201 for nine, driven by Hasan Nawaz’s 76 and late hitting from Faheem Ashraf, but Lahore’s bowlers struck at key moments to restrict their total.
Perera’s unbeaten 62 and Raza’s extraordinary arrival from international duty powered Lahore’s record chase, with both players dominating the death overs under extreme pressure.
Despite strong individual performances from both sides, Lahore held nerve in final overs, completing historic high chase and securing PSL 2025 championship victory.
