The HBL Pakistan Super League is set to return on April 11, bringing with it a new wave of excitement as fans gear up for season ten.
Spread across four cities — Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi — the tournament will feature 34 matches and conclude with the final on May 18 at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.
While the PSL may not match the Indian Premier League in terms of scale, it has developed a strong reputation in global cricket circles.
Its mix of emerging talent and seasoned internationals continues to make it one of the most competitive T20 leagues.
As the new season approaches, spotlight has turned to those who have left a lasting impact with the bat.
So far, five players have crossed the 2,000-run milestone in PSL history. Among them, only one — South Africa’s Rilee Rossouw — is from outside Pakistan.
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Babar Azam leads the charts by a significant margin. Having represented Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, and Peshawar Zalmi, the Pakistan captain has scored 3,504 runs in 90 matches at an average of 45.50.
His ability to deliver consistently across seasons has made him the league’s standout performer.
He is followed by Fakhar Zaman, who has been a key figure for Lahore Qalandars, scoring 2,525 runs in 84 matches with a highest score of 115.
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Mohammad Rizwan sits third with 2,403 runs and an impressive average of 41.43.
Veteran all-rounder Shoaib Malik and explosive left-hander Rilee Rossouw round out the top five run-scorers.
Here’s a snapshot of the top performers with the bat in PSL history:
Player | Matches | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Babar Azam | 90 | 3504 | 115 | 45.50 | 127.41 | 2 | 33 | 386 | 58 |
Fakhar Zaman | 84 | 2525 | 115 | 30.42 | 140.27 | 2 | 19 | 237 | 104 |
Mohammad Rizwan | 83 | 2403 | 110* | 41.43 | 127.48 | 1 | 20 | 216 | 60 |
Shoaib Malik | 91 | 2336 | 73 | 33.37 | 128.07 | 0 | 15 | 169 | 82 |
Rilee Rossouw | 84 | 2015 | 121 | 31.98 | 142.70 | 2 | 10 | 192 | 79 |