Lahore Qalandar Ten-year History HBLPSL How Many Wins Trophy
They say that if you get something after patience, it stays with you for a long time — and that is exactly the story of Lahore Qalandars. From the very first season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Lahore Qalandars joined the competition full of hope and excitement. But season after season, they ended up at the bottom of the table. In the first, second, third, and even the fourth season, the team failed to make any significant impact.
Despite bringing in some of the biggest names in international cricket — Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, Brendon McCullum, and many others — Lahore Qalandars remained stuck at the bottom. Their poor performances turned into a running joke across Pakistan. Fans compared them to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) from the IPL — a team that makes noise, builds hype, but never wins. People believed the Qalandars were only there to participate, not to compete.
Then came the fifth season of the PSL, and things began to change. Against all odds, the Lahore Qalandars shocked everyone by reaching the final and finishing as runners-up. Hopes were reignited. But in the sixth season, they slipped again to fifth place, and the old narrative returned — “Lahore Qalandars will never win.”
Everything changed when Shaheen Shah Afridi was made captain. He was young, inexperienced, and doubted by many. Critics said nothing much would come out of it; after all, Lahore had always struggled. But the people of Lahore stood by their team — not out of blind faith, but because it was their team, and loyalty runs deep in the city.
Then came the moment no one expected. Shaheen, as the youngest captain in PSL history, led his team to their first-ever PSL title. And then, he did it again — winning back-to-back titles. The fans went wild. Lahore was no longer a joke — it was a champion. The same Shaheen Shah Afridi, who was once doubted, became the face of a cricketing revolution.
After two successful seasons, key players started leaving — Rashid Khan, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings — and once again, people doubted the team. They said Season 10 had no story for Lahore. But Lahore Qalandars had other plans. They went on to defeat every major team: Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, Karachi Kings, Islamabad United, and finally, Quetta Gladiators in the grand final.
Despite frequent injuries and no consistent playing combinations, the Qalandars found strength in their unity. Their franchise owner, Sameen Rana, emphasized atmosphere and motivation over tactics. It wasn’t about strategy anymore — it was about belief. This was a family, not just a team.
Their camp became known for its unique culture — rewarding players with gold-plated iPhones instead of ordinary praise. Their team spirit, their bonding, and their refusal to give up made the difference. They had been beaten for four straight years, but they used every defeat as a lesson.
And today, once again, Shaheen Shah Afridi stood tall with the PSL trophy in his hands. He tweeted, “Good morning, guys,” holding up three PSL trophies — making him the only captain in the league’s history to win the title three times. His message to the world was powerful: “I don’t cry over who I don’t have. I win with what I do have.”
He reminded everyone that even when star players are missing, even when the odds are against you, if you have belief, unity, and the hunger to win — no force in the world can stop you. That is how champions are made. So now the question arises — who is the true “Man of the Series”? Is it Shaheen Afridi, the leader on the field, or Sameen Rana, the visionary off it?
Good morning, Pakistan — from Shaheen, with a trophy and a lesson in patience, belief, and perseverance.
