Pakistan Super League 2019
2019 · 5 teams · T20 cricket
Tournament Overview
Series Overview
The 2019 Pakistan Super League was a historic first: for the first time, the entire tournament was played in Pakistan — across Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi. The country had fully reclaimed its right to host franchise cricket, and the PSL had completed its journey home. The cricket matched the occasion. Quetta Gladiators, who had reached the final in 2016 and 2017 without winning, finally delivered. Led by Sarfaraz Ahmed and powered by Shane Watson's consistent batting, Quetta were the tournament's dominant force. In the final at National Stadium, Karachi, they defeated Peshawar Zalmi by 8 wickets with 13 balls to spare — a commanding chase that left no doubt about the winners. Shane Watson was the standout individual performer, winning the Player of the Tournament award for his batting excellence throughout. For Quetta and their supporters, the victory was the culmination of years of near-misses. For Pakistan cricket, the tournament had shown the world that the country was ready and capable of hosting the highest level of cricket safely and successfully.
Key Highlights
- 1Quetta Gladiators finally won the PSL title — having reached the final in 2016 and 2017 without winning
- 2Shane Watson was Player of the Tournament — the veteran Australian delivered a complete batting performance for Quetta
- 3The 8-wicket victory margin was dominant — Quetta restricted Peshawar and chased down the total with 13 balls to spare
- 4Entire tournament played in Pakistan for the first time — a landmark step in Pakistan cricket's recovery
- 5Sarfaraz Ahmed captained Quetta brilliantly, combining Pakistani passion with cool strategic thinking