Islamabad United (ISLU) is a Pakistani professional Twenty20 franchise cricket team that competes in Pakistan Super League. The team was formed in 2015 as a result of the formation of the Pakistan Super League by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The franchise is owned by Leonine Global Investments through its sports entity, Leonine Global Sports. The company has bought the Islamabad Franchise rights of the Pakistan Super League with a mission to create a franchise which provides a truly global experience on sports entertainment.