PSL 5 began on 20 February 2020 and finished on 17 November 2020, after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the playoffs to be postponed from March. Karachi Kings won their first title, beating Lahore Qalandars by 5 wickets in the final at the National Stadium in Karachi. All 34 matches were played in four Pakistani cities.
Last checked 27 October 2026.
What disrupted PSL 5?
The league stage was played in February and March 2020, and the pandemic then interrupted the knockout stage. Matches from 13 March were played behind closed doors, and on 17 March the knockout stage was suspended after a player showed symptoms of COVID-19. Eighteen players were confirmed as unavailable for further matches, including New Zealanders Colin Munro, Luke Ronchi and Mitchell McClenaghan. The PCB said on 2 July that it planned to finish the season in November, and on 2 September it confirmed the remaining fixtures and restored the playoff format.
PSL 5 timeline
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| 20 February 2020 | Season begins; league matches played in Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi and Multan |
| 13 March 2020 | Remaining matches played behind closed doors |
| March 2020 | Playoffs postponed; the final had been due on 22 March and was brought forward to 18 March before the suspension on 17 March |
| 2 July 2020 | PCB plans to complete the season in November |
| 2 September 2020 | Remaining fixtures confirmed, with the playoff format restored |
| 14 to 17 November 2020 | Playoffs and final played at the National Stadium, Karachi |
Our source gives several dates for the final as plans changed. The one that was played is 17 November 2020. The final was first scheduled for Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and was moved to Karachi, with poor air quality in Lahore given as the reason for moving the remaining matches.
Where was PSL 5 played?
| Venue | City | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| National Stadium | Karachi | 12 |
| Gaddafi Stadium | Lahore | 11 |
| Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | Rawalpindi | 8 |
| Multan Cricket Stadium | Multan | 3 |
The four playoff matches are counted in the Karachi total. Total attendance was 555,320, about 16,330 a match, although the matches from 13 March were played without crowds.
PSL 5 points table
| Pos | Team | Played | Won | Lost | No result | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multan Sultans | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 14 | +1.031 |
| 2 | Karachi Kings | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 11 | -0.190 |
| 3 | Lahore Qalandars | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | -0.072 |
| 4 | Peshawar Zalmi | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 9 | -0.055 |
| 5 | Quetta Gladiators | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 9 | -0.722 |
| 6 | Islamabad United | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 7 | +0.185 |
PSL 5 playoffs
| Match | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifier | 14 November | Karachi Kings beat Multan Sultans in a Super Over after the scores were tied at 141 |
| Eliminator 1 | 14 November | Lahore Qalandars beat Peshawar Zalmi by 5 wickets, chasing 171 (Peshawar 170/9) |
| Eliminator 2 | 15 November | Lahore Qalandars 182/6 beat Multan Sultans 157 by 25 runs |
| Final | 17 November | Karachi Kings 135/5 (18.4 overs) beat Lahore Qalandars 134/7 by 5 wickets |
Multan topped the league table but lost both of their playoff matches, one on a Super Over. The qualifier and Eliminator 1 are recorded at the National Stadium in Karachi, and Eliminator 2 was on 15 March; the final is covered on the PSL 5 final page.
PSL 5 awards
| Award | Winner | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Player of the series and most runs | Babar Azam (Karachi Kings) | 473 runs in 12 matches, highest score 78 |
| Most wickets | Shaheen Afridi (Lahore Qalandars) | 17 wickets, best 4/18 |
The previous season is PSL 4 (2019), the next is PSL 6 (2021), and the champions are all listed on the PSL winners page.
Sources: Wikipedia: 2020 Pakistan Super League and Wikipedia: 2020 Pakistan Super League final. The figures await a check against PCB records, as set out in our methodology.
Playoff dates, venues and scores were cross-checked on 27 October 2026 against match records and reports from Cricinfo, CricTracker, Dawn, the PCB and other news outlets.