Every PSL season is a source of enjoyment and excitement for fans worldwide, not just in Pakistan. This generates a lot of energy and excitement, but it also puts the season’s hitters and bowlers to the ultimate test. Every batter strives to hit more and more sixes in order to be ranked first on the list of batters with the most runs scored in that season. Do you want to discover who has scored the most runs in each PSL season? No worries, we’ll explain everything in the table below.
In this section, we will look at which batters scored the most runs in a particular PSL history from 2016 to 2022.
Most Runs in PSL History from 2016 to 2022
| Batter | Team | Season | Matches | Runs | Balls | Avg. | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman | Qalandars | 2022 | 13 | 588 | 385 | 45 | 07 |
| Babar Azam | Kings | 2021 | 11 | 554 | 418 | 69 | 07 |
| Babar Azam | Kings | 2020 | 11 | 473 | 381 | 59 | 05 |
| Shane Watson | Gladiators | 2019 | 12 | 430 | 299 | 43 | 04 |
| Luke Ronchi | United | 2018 | 11 | 435 | 239 | 43 | 05 |
| Kamran Akmal | Zalmi | 2017 | 13 | 353 | 273 | 32 | 02 |
| Umar Akmal | Qalandars | 2016 | 07 | 335 | 213 | 83 | 04 |
Most Runs in PSL 7 (2022)
Fakhar Zaman has the most runs scored in a single PSL season. In PSL 07, he set this record (2022). His franchise, Lahore Qalandars, won the title as a result of his outstanding performance. Lahore Qalandars won the PSL trophy for the first time in 2022.
Fakhar Zaman scored 588 runs in 13 games in the PSL 2022. He set this record with a 152 strike rate and an average of nine runs per six balls (overs). Furthermore, in PSL 7, he struck 20 sixes and 53 fours while scoring a century.
| Batter | Team | Matches | Runs | Avg. | S/R | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman | LQ | 13 | 588 | 45 | 153 | 53 | 20 |
| Muhammad Rizwan | MS | 12 | 546 | 68 | 127 | 47 | 9 |
| Shan Masood | MS | 12 | 478 | 40 | 138 | 54 | 10 |
| Shoaib Malik | PZ | 11 | 401 | 45 | 137 | 31 | 14 |
| Alex Hales | IU | 9 | 355 | 44 | 147 | 43 | 11 |
Most Runs in PSL 6 2021
In the Pakistan Super League, Babar Azam has outstanding statistics. In 2021, he was the leading run scorer in the PSL 06 season. The term “electronic commerce” refers to the online sale of goods and services.
In PSL 6, he scored 554 runs in 11 innings with a 69 batting average in 2021. In that season, his average runs per in 06 balls (over) was 08 runs, demonstrating his absolute batting class. He also hit 56 fours and 12 sixes that season.
| Batter | Team | Matches | Runs | Avg. | S/R | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | KK | 11 | 554 | 69 | 133 | 56 | 12 |
| Muhammad Rizwan | MS | 12 | 500 | 45 | 128 | 56 | 10 |
| Sohaib Maqsood | MS | 12 | 428 | 48 | 157 | 39 | 22 |
| Shoaib Malik | PZ | 13 | 354 | 35 | 149 | 29 | 17 |
| Sharjeel Khan | KK | 11 | 338 | 31 | 148 | 31 | 23 |
Most Runs in PSL 5 2020
PSL 2020 was Pakistan’s first major sporting event. Babar excelled for his Karachi Kings team in this event. Due to this excellent performance, Babar climbed to glory and improved his performance at the international level.
Babar batted 59 and scored 473 runs in 11 innings in 2020. This season, he has seven per overruns and has hit 55 fours, 05 sixes, and 05 fifties. Karachi Kings won the inaugural PSL event title in 2020 as a result of his outstanding performance.
| Batter | Team | Matches | Runs | Avg. | S/R | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | KK | 12 | 473 | 59 | 124 | 55 | 5 |
| Fakhar Zaman | LQ | 12 | 325 | 27 | 129 | 36 | 10 |
| Muhammad Hafeez | LQ | 13 | 312 | 39 | 125 | 28 | 11 |
| Ben Dunk | LQ | 11 | 300 | 37 | 168 | 18 | 23 |
| Chris Lynn | LQ | 8 | 284 | 41 | 180 | 32 | 16 |
Most Runs in PSL 4 2019
Shane Watson, an Australian star batter, led the league in runs scored in season 4. He scored 430 runs in 12 games, with a strike rate of 143 and a batting average of 43.
He got four fifties this season, and his 71 runs against Islamabad in the semi-final deliver victory for Quetta, and they qualify for finals.
| Batter | Team | Matches | Runs | Avg. | S/R | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Watson | QG | 12 | 430 | 43 | 144 | 43 | 22 |
| Kamran Akmal | PZ | 13 | 357 | 27 | 138 | 42 | 18 |
| Cameron Delport | IU | 12 | 355 | 33 | 134 | 35 | 13 |
| Colin Ingram | KK | 11 | 344 | 34 | 165 | 34 | 16 |
| Imam-ul-Haq | PZ | 12 | 341 | 28 | 130 | 34 | 8 |
Most Runs in PSL 3 2018
Luke Ronchi had a fantastic PSL 05 season in 2018. He led the league in scoring that season, with 435 runs in 11 innings and a batting average of 43. Islamabad United won the PSL title as a result of his great performance. In that season, his average runs per over were 11, which was one of the highest in league history. Furthermore, he blasted 24 sixes and 51 fours with a remarkable strike rate of 182.
| Batter | Team | Matches | Runs | Avg. | S/R | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Ronchi | IU | 11 | 435 | 43 | 182 | 51 | 24 |
| Kamran Akmal | PZ | 13 | 425 | 39 | 153 | 41 | 28 |
| Babar Azam | KK | 12 | 402 | 40 | 122 | 33 | 12 |
| Joe Denly | KK | 12 | 323 | 32 | 126 | 40 | 9 |
| Shane Watson | QG | 10 | 319 | 35 | 135 | 25 | 22 |
Most Runs in PSL 2 2017
Kamran Akmal was one of Peshwar Zalmi’s top wicketkeeper hitters. He continuously played for Zalmi from the start of his PSL career.
Kamran was the highest run scorer in the PSL during the 2017 season. He had a batting average of 32 and scored 353 runs in 13 innings. The average number of runs per six balls (over) is 08. This season, he has three 50-plus runs, including a century against Karachi Kings in the semifinals.
| Batter | Team | Matches | Runs | Avg. | S/R | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamran Akmal | PZ | 11 | 353 | 32 | 129 | 32 | 16 |
| Rilee Rossouw | KK | 10 | 291 | 32 | 112 | 36 | 4 |
| Dwayne Smith | IU | 9 | 274 | 34 | 113 | 29 | 10 |
| Joe Denly | QG | 9 | 255 | 42 | 123 | 18 | 9 |
| Ahmed Shehzad | QG | 10 | 242 | 27 | 132 | 22 | 10 |
Most Runs in PSL 1 2016
Umar Akmal was the leading scorer in the PSL’s inaugural season, demonstrating his talent. He played for the Lahore Qalandars that season, scoring 335 runs with an amazing batting average of 83. His runs per 06 balls (over) average is 08. Moreover, he smashed 17 sixes and 27 fours this season.
| Batter | Team | Matches | Runs | Avg. | S/R | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umar Akmal | LQ | 7 | 335 | 84 | 157 | 27 | 17 |
| Ravi Bopara | KK | 9 | 329 | 54 | 132 | 36 | 4 |
| Sharjeel Khan | IU | 11 | 299 | 30 | 149 | 27 | 19 |
| Ahmed Shahzad | QG | 10 | 290 | 29 | 144 | 36 | 8 |
| Tamim Iqbal | PZ | 6 | 267 | 67 | 115 | 24 | 5 |
All of these hitters performed admirably during their respective seasons, but Luke Ronchi’s performance for Islamabad United was particularly noteworthy. He assisted Islamabad United to win that season. His strike rate of 182 was the highest among all batters, demonstrating his outstanding batting abilities.
Babar Azam’s performances have been impactful, although Ronchi was ahead in strike rate. So, Ronchi definitely leads this leaderboard with the most impactful innings in that season.
FAQ
Which player scored the most runs in PSL?
Fakhar Zaman
This is a list of Pakistan Super League records and statistics dating back to the inaugural season in 2016. The PCB-organized league is a franchise Twenty20 cricket competition hosted previously in the UAE and currently in Pakistan.
What is the lowest score in PSL history?
Islamabad United 22 runs vs Quetta Gladiators, 2016
This poor powerplay score occurred in the very first innings of the PSL’s inaugural match!
Who is the best PSL team?
With two titles, Islamabad United is the most successful PSL team. The current champions are the Lahore Qalandars, who won the 2022 season.
Who Scored fastest 50 in PSL history?
Kamran Akmal owns the PSL record for the fastest fifty. The seasoned batsman, wearing Peshawar Zalmi’s jersey, smashed Karachi Kings’ bowling like a ‘Yellow Storm,’ blasting fifty runs off only 17 deliveries.
Who takes the most wickets in PSL?
So far in PSL 2022, Shadab Khan has taken the most wickets.