Islamabad United have won 3 PSL titles (2016, 2018, 2024) and reached 3 finals. They finished 2nd in PSL 11 in 2026 and play at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The PCB has not announced PSL 12 squads, captains or coaches.
Last checked 23 October 2026. This is the team record as of the end of PSL 11; see PSL 12 for the coming season.
Islamabad United key facts
| Item | Islamabad United |
|---|---|
| Played since | 2016 |
| Founded | Formed in 2015; has played every season since 2016. |
| Owner | Leonine Global Sports (Amna Naqvi and Ali Naqvi); rights renewed for 2026 to 2035 |
| Home ground | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| PSL 11 captain | Shadab Khan |
| PSL titles | 3 (2016, 2018, 2024) |
| Finals reached | 3 |
| Overall PSL record | 96 played, 52 won, 42 lost, 2 no result (2016 to 2025) |
Source: Wikipedia: Islamabad United. Franchise facts come from Wikipedia and are awaiting a check against PCB and franchise sources, as set out in our methodology.
Islamabad United PSL finals
| Year | Result | Opponent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Champions | Quetta Gladiators | Won by 6 wickets |
| 2018 | Champions | Peshawar Zalmi | Won by 3 wickets |
| 2024 | Champions | Multan Sultans | Won by 2 wickets |
Islamabad have won all three finals they have played, in 2016, 2018 and 2024. In the last two seasons they finished second in the league and lost both playoff matches in each. Source: our PSL winners list.
How did Islamabad United do in PSL 10 and PSL 11?
| Season | League position | Won-lost-no result | Points | Net run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSL 10 (2025) | 2nd | 6-4-0 | 12 | +0.372 |
| PSL 11 (2026) | 2nd | 6-3-1 | 13 |
PSL 10 (2025). Islamabad finished second on 12 points, ahead of Karachi Kings on net run rate, but lost Qualifier 1 to Quetta Gladiators and Qualifier 2 to Lahore Qalandars.
PSL 11 (2026). Islamabad finished second with 13 points but lost both of their playoff matches: Qualifier 1 to Peshawar Zalmi and the second eliminator to Hyderabad Kingsmen by two runs.
Sources: Wikipedia: 2025 season; Wikipedia: 2026 season. See PSL 10 and PSL 11 for the full tables.
Islamabad United records and leaders
| Franchise leader | Holder (through 2025) |
|---|---|
| Most runs | Colin Munro, 1,538 runs |
| Most wickets | Shadab Khan, 105 wickets |
- Sharjeel Khan’s 117 in the 2016 second qualifier was the first century in the PSL.
- Shadab Khan became the youngest captain in PSL history when appointed in 2020.
Source: Wikipedia: Islamabad United. Career totals are through the 2025 season, and records can have changed since.
What is unconfirmed for Islamabad United in PSL 12?
The PCB has not published PSL 12 squads, captains or coaches. Each franchise can directly sign one marquee player between 23 October and 23 November 2026, and the auction is on 23 January 2027. We will add Islamabad United’s signings and squad here only after the franchise or the PCB announces them. Track the steps on the direct signings page and the PSL 12 auction page.
Other teams: all eight PSL teams.