PSL Winners List 1 to 7 In just three short years into its existence, the Pakistan Super League stands tall as the world’s most successful T20 League. Hosting some of the best cricketing talent on playing grounds, PSL has provided the most dramatic games, full of skill and passion. This article explores winners from the first edition to the seventh edition of the PSL, marking important moments and highlights from the journey of this highly prestigious tournament.
Season 1: 2016 – Islamabad United
The Pakistan Super League season 1 started in February 2016 with five teams consisting of Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Islamabad United, Peshawar Zalmi, and Quetta Gladiators. Islamabad United came out victorious and took the trophy with an exciting finale against Quetta Gladiators.
Important Matches:
The final was on 23 February 2016 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Under the charismatic leadership of Misbah-ul-Haq, Islamabad United obtained 175 runs with a brilliant batting performance from Sharjeel Khan and Mohammad Sami.
Quetta Gladiators ended their innings at a total of 150 runs thus giving away the game to Islamabad by 25 runs.
Match Winners:
The best player of the season was Ravi Bopara of Kolkata of Karachi Kings for his all-round performance in the entire tournament.
Season 2: 2017 – Islamabad United
Islamabad United continued their ride of supremacy in the second season of PSL and became champion again. The season enjoyed the entry of more participation by fans and media streams, which made the league more popular.
Key Moments:
The league finally played its last match on 5th March 2017 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
The team Islamabad United challenged the side Peshawar Zalmi, and at the final, they produced a thrilling game with a score of 177 runs in their both innings.
Under Darren Sammy, who still was there as its captain, Peshawar Zalmi lost by 48 runs and Islamabad won their second consecutive title.
Player’s of Match
Kamran Akmal, the player of Peshawar Zalmi, emerged as the highest run scorer of the season and praised for his explosive batting.
Season 3: 2018- Islamabad United
The third season was a remarkable one for Islamabad United. They went on to win their third consecutive PSL title. It had further enhanced their position at the time of most successful team of the league.
Highlights
The Final match was held on 25th March, 2018 at the Karachi National Stadium.
Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars; Topped with a brilliant total of 180.
Lahore Qalandars were up for the chase in their individual turn and could end up their innings with 134 runs as well, thus offering Islamabad an ensured victory.
Players of the Match:
Islamabad’s explosive opener Luke Ronchi was declared the player of the series for his fine batting where he scored consistently throughout the tournament.
Season 4: 2019 – Quetta Gladiators
The fourth season saw the power shift as the Quetta Gladiators won the championship for the second time in the league’s history.
Final-Date 17 March 2019
Final Date and venue: Gaddafi Stadium Lahore.
Match between Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi entertained the crowds completely. Quetta managed 187 for their side, which was a quite challenging target set for Peshawar, who in reply came up with 178 runs.
Players of the Match:
Shane Watson of Quetta Gladiators was Man of the Series. He batted and bowled well and even in the knock-out stage, made the opposition face something crucial from his blade.
Season 5: 2020 – Karachi Kings
In the fifth season of PSL held in the early 2020, Karachi Kings won their first title breaking the dominance of Islamabad and Quetta.
Important Matches:
The final was held on 17 November 2020 at the National Stadium in Karachi.
The match between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars is full of excitement.
Lahore scored 170 but Karachi showed a brilliant performance and achieved the target with six wickets.
Players in Action:
Karachi Kings’ skipper Babar Azam was the season’s top run-getter and won Player of the Series for this series, as he stabilized the innings with his brilliant knock.
Season 6: 2021- Multan Sultans
Painfully, the Multan Sultans eventually sealed their first title in history and ended the season with a victory after a thrilling finale witnessed during the sixth season.
Played on 24 June 2021 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Multan Sultans batted for 206 runs against Peshawar Zalmi
Peshawar Zalmi could not have a good inning and summed up only 159 runs giving an easy win to Multan Sultans
Player of the match
Sohaib Maqsood came as a game changer for Multan; he was awarded the Player of the Series award for blasting throughout the tournament.
Season 7: 2022 – Lahore Qalandars
It was a season for Lahore Qalandars as they finally earned the first title in their seventh season of PSL that their fans were rejoicing over.
Important Matches
The match was scheduled for February 27, 2022, and Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore had witnessed this final.
It was an eagerly waited game between Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans, but Lahore batted first to score 180 runs.
Multan Sultan settled into the chase by going through all overs and ultimately wrapped up the game at 154, making Lahore win with 25 runs. Performer of the Match
Fakhar Zaman was the man of the tournament, he scored outstanding runs in important matches and played important innings to win the award of best player of the series.
These were the team in PSL Winners List 1 to 7 who won the title of pakistan super league.
The result
The PSL Winners List 1 to 7 has flourished greatly in its seven seasons, which has made it one of the main events in the cricket calendar. Every season was intense competition, unforgettable performances, and a celebration of cricketing talent. From Islamabad United to new champions like Multan Sultans and Lahore Qalandars, PSL is a league that continuously attracts fans in Pakistan as well as all over the globe. As the league is underway, fans look forward to what the future is in store for them-the fresh talent and maybe more franchises that will bring some fun to this much-loved tournament.
As T20 cricket continues to gain popularity and PSL enjoys a reputation for entertainment par excellence, this league will be the bedrock for Pakistan’s cricket well into the future.
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