The Pakistan Cricket Board established the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in 2016, first holding matches in Dubai before shifting entirely to Pakistan in 2020. Since then, the PSL has become the second most-viewed T20 league after the Indian Premier League (IPL). PSL is the youngest tournament of its kind. Other than Pakistan, PSL is viewed most in India. Six teams play, PSL till now. The league has gained a fan following all over the world. There has been a spectacular performance of players in the league and records made. Let us see who are the top ten run-scorers in PSL.
1. Babar Azam
Mohammad Babar Azam is the player who has scored the most runs in PSL. Known for his level-headed attitude, Babar is one of the most successful players in Cricket today. He has many international records registered in his name, the most significant being the fastest 2500 runs in T20I. He has played 68 matches in PSL and made 2413 runs. His batting average in these matches was 42.33.
2. Kamran Akmal
The second player on our Top 10 Players with Most Runs in PSL is Kamran Akmal. He is a right-hand batter who made his PSL debut in 2016 and has the record for most stumpings in an innings in T20I. He has made 1972 runs in 75 PSL matches, and his highest score in a PSL match is 107*. Kamran has hit 213 fours in his PSL till now.
3. Fakhar Zaman
Playing for Lahore Qalandars, Fakhar Zaman has made 1939 runs in PSL. His first PSL match was in 2017, and to date, he has played 63 PSL games. His PSL batting record comprises 190 fours and 73 sixes. His batting average in PSL is 31.27.
4. Shoaib Malik
Shoaib Malik is an all-rounder in the Pakistan Cricket Team who began his career in Cricket as an off-break bowler. He stands at the tenth position in the list of players with the most runs in their T20I career. Shoaib has made 1882 runs in PSL and stands at fourth position on our top 10 scorers list. He has played 72 PSL matches till now.
5. Mohammad Hafeez
Mohammad Hafeez has played for two PSL teams, namely, Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi. He is an all-rounder who plays in the Pakistan Cricket Team. Beginning in 2016, he has played 71 PSL matches and has made 1596 runs in the same. It is the fifth-highest run in PSL by any player. He has smashed 146 fours in his PSL career.
6. Mohammad Rizwan
The sixth player on our list with the most runs in PSL is Mohammad Rizwan. He has played for three PSL teams- Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, and Multan Sultans. He has made 1446 runs in 59 matches. His batting average in PSL is quite decent (40.16). His role in the Pakistan Cricket Team is of a wicketkeeper batter.
7. RR Rossouw
Rilee Roscoe Rossouw plays for the South African Cricket Team and is a top-order batter in the cricket team. He holds the record for second-most catches in an innings in ODI. Rossouw playing for Multan Sultans and Quetta Gladiators has made 1414 runs in 63 matches. He has hit 130 fours and 55 sixes in PSL to date.
8. SR Watson
Shane Robert Watson is an Australian player who plays for the Australia National Cricket Team. Shane is the third last player with the most runs in PSL. He has made 1361 runs in 46 matches and has played for two PSL teams. They are Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators.
9. Sarfaraz Ahmed
Sarfaraz Ahmed is a player in the Pakistan Cricket Team and is equipped in wicket-keeping and batting. Playing for the Quetta Gladiators, he has made 1341 runs in 72 PSL matches. He has hit 123 fours and 25 sixes in PSL. His batting average in PSL remains 31.92.
10. Sharjeel Khan
The last player on our list is Sharjeel Khan. He is an opening batter in the Pakistan Cricket Team and has played for two PSL teams- Islamabad United and Karachi Kings. Sharjeel has made 1085 runs in just 45 PSL matches. It includes 97 fours and 72 sixes.
