The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has produced some of the most electrifying match-winning performances in T20 cricket history. From Jason Roy’s record-breaking 145* to Shaheen Afridi’s devastating 5/4, this guide covers every iconic innings and spell that defined PSL championships.
Whether you are tracking the highest individual scores, best bowling figures, or legendary chases, this comprehensive resource has everything you need to know about PSL’s greatest moments.
Highest Individual Scores in PSL History
T20 cricket rewards aggressive batting, and PSL batters have delivered some sensational centuries over the years. These innings did not just break records. They won matches single-handedly.
| Rank | Player | Score | Team | Balls | Opponent | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jason Roy | 145* | Quetta Gladiators | 63 | Peshawar Zalmi | 2023 |
| 2 | Colin Ingram | 127* | Karachi Kings | 59 | Quetta Gladiators | 2019 |
| 3 | Rilee Rossouw | 121 | Multan Sultans | 51 | Peshawar Zalmi | 2023 |
| 4 | Usman Khan | 120 | Multan Sultans | 43 | Quetta Gladiators | 2023 |
| 5 | Cameron Delport | 117* | Islamabad United | 60 | Lahore Qalandars | 2019 |
| 6 | Sharjeel Khan | 117 | Islamabad United | 62 | Peshawar Zalmi | 2016 |
| 7 | Martin Guptill | 117 | Quetta Gladiators | 67 | Karachi Kings | 2023 |
| 8 | Jason Roy | 116 | Quetta Gladiators | 57 | Lahore Qalandars | 2022 |
| 9 | Babar Azam | 115 | Peshawar Zalmi | 65 | Quetta Gladiators | 2023 |
| 10 | Fakhar Zaman | 115 | Lahore Qalandars | 57 | Multan Sultans | 2023 |
Jason Roy’s 145* Against Peshawar Zalmi (2023)
Jason Roy’s 145 not out remains the highest individual score in PSL history. Chasing a massive 241, Roy smashed 20 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 230.15.
The England opener reached his fifty in just 22 balls and completed his century in 44 deliveries. Quetta Gladiators won the match comfortably, making this one of the greatest chasing performances in T20 cricket.
Fastest Centuries in PSL History
Speed matters in T20 cricket. These batters reached three figures in record time, turning matches on their head within a few overs.
| Rank | Player | Balls | Team | Opponent | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Usman Khan | 36 | Multan Sultans | Quetta Gladiators | 2023 |
| 2 | Rilee Rossouw | 41 | Multan Sultans | Peshawar Zalmi | 2023 |
| 3 | James Vince | 42 | Karachi Kings | Multan Sultans | 2025 |
| 4 | Rilee Rossouw | 43 | Multan Sultans | Quetta Gladiators | 2020 |
| 5 | Jason Roy | 44 | Quetta Gladiators | Peshawar Zalmi | 2023 |
Usman Khan’s 36-ball century against Quetta Gladiators in 2023 remains the fastest hundred in PSL history. He opened the innings and reached 50 in 22 balls before accelerating to his ton. His final score of 120 off 43 balls included 9 sixes and 12 fours.
Best Bowling Figures in PSL History
While batters often steal headlines, match-winning bowling spells have equally defined PSL finals and crucial matches. These figures represent complete domination over batting lineups.
| Rank | Player | Figures | Team | Opponent | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ravi Bopara | 6/16 | Karachi Kings | Lahore Qalandars | 2016 |
| 2 | Faheem Ashraf | 6/19 | Islamabad United | Lahore Qalandars | 2019 |
| 3 | Umar Gul | 6/24 | Multan Sultans | Quetta Gladiators | 2018 |
| 4 | Usama Mir | 6/40 | Multan Sultans | Lahore Qalandars | 2024 |
| 5 | Shaheen Afridi | 5/4 | Lahore Qalandars | Multan Sultans | 2018 |
| 6 | Shahid Afridi | 5/7 | Peshawar Zalmi | Quetta Gladiators | 2016 |
| 7 | Mohammad Sami | 5/8 | Islamabad United | Karachi Kings | 2016 |
| 8 | Ihsanullah | 5/20 | Multan Sultans | Quetta Gladiators | 2023 |
| 9 | Rashid Khan | 5/20 | Lahore Qalandars | Peshawar Zalmi | 2021 |
| 10 | Naseem Shah | 5/20 | Quetta Gladiators | Karachi Kings | 2022 |
Shaheen Afridi’s 5/4: The Most Economical Spell in PSL
Shaheen Shah Afridi’s 5/4 against Multan Sultans in 2018 remains one of the most economical bowling spells in PSL history. He bowled 3.4 overs, including a maiden, at an economy of just 1.09.
Giving away only 4 runs while claiming five wickets is exceptionally rare in T20 cricket. Multan struggled to even rotate strike during his spell. This performance announced the arrival of Pakistan’s future pace spearhead.
All-Time Leading Wicket Takers in PSL
Consistency separates good bowlers from great ones. These PSL legends have delivered season after season, building records that may stand for years.
| Rank | Player | Wickets | Matches | Average | Economy | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hasan Ali | 125 | 92 | 21.26 | 7.66 | 2016-2025 |
| 2 | Shaheen Afridi | 122 | 84 | 20.31 | 7.97 | 2018-2025 |
| 3 | Wahab Riaz | 113 | 88 | 23.48 | 7.79 | 2016-2023 |
| 4 | Shadab Khan | 105 | 94 | 24.20 | 7.70 | 2017-2025 |
| 5 | Faheem Ashraf | 95 | 84 | 24.40 | 8.18 | 2018-2025 |
Hasan Ali leads PSL’s all-time wicket charts with 125 scalps. His ability to take wickets at crucial moments and maintain pressure in death overs makes him a franchise favorite.
Shadab Khan became the first spinner to reach 100 PSL wickets during the 2025 season. His leg-spin variations and sharp googlies trouble batters at every stage of the innings.
All-Time Leading Run Scorers in PSL
These batters have dominated PSL scoring charts through a combination of consistency and match-winning ability.
| Rank | Player | Runs | Matches | Average | Strike Rate | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babar Azam | 3,792 | 100 | 44.61 | 127.50 | 2016-2025 |
| 2 | Fakhar Zaman | 2,964 | 97 | 32.11 | 142.02 | 2017-2025 |
| 3 | Mohammad Rizwan | 2,770 | 93 | 42.61 | 128.57 | 2016-2025 |
| 4 | Shoaib Malik | 2,350 | 93 | 28.97 | 135.41 | 2016-2025 |
| 5 | Rilee Rossouw | 2,287 | 95 | 32.21 | 146.22 | 2017-2025 |
Babar Azam stands at the top with 3,792 runs across 100 matches. His average of 44.61 is the highest among any batter with 1,500+ runs in PSL history.
Fakhar Zaman leads the six-hitting charts with 128 maximums. His strike rate of 142.02 makes him the ultimate entertainer in PSL.
Rilee Rossouw holds the record for most centuries in PSL history (3), alongside Kamran Akmal and Usman Khan. All three of Rossouw’s tons came in 44 or fewer deliveries.
Iconic Match-Winning Performances in PSL Finals
Some Iconic Match-Winning Moments in PSL
PSL 2025 Final: Kusal Perera and Sikandar Raza’s Record Chase
The PSL 2025 final will go down as one of the greatest T20 finishes ever. Lahore Qalandars chased 202 against Quetta Gladiators with just one ball to spare.
Sikandar Raza’s story was straight out of a movie. He played a Test match for Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge on Saturday afternoon. Then he flew across continents and landed in Lahore just 10 minutes before the toss.
Needing 47 runs off the final three overs, Raza smashed Mohammad Amir for a four and a six off his first two balls. Kusal Perera (62* off 31) kept Lahore in the hunt throughout the chase. Raza finished with 22* off just 7 balls to seal the win.
This was the highest successful chase in any PSL final. Shaheen Afridi became the only captain to win three PSL titles.
PSL 2024 Final: Shadab Khan’s All-Round Masterclass
Shadab Khan delivered when it mattered most in the 2024 final against Multan Sultans. He picked up 3 wickets for 32 runs, including the crucial scalp of Mohammad Rizwan.
Islamabad United won on the final ball, making it their third PSL title. Shadab won the Player of the Tournament award with 305 runs and 14 wickets.
Best All-Round Performances in PSL
All-rounders win T20 matches. These players contribute with both bat and ball, often turning games single-handedly.
| Player | Runs | Wickets | Matches | Best Bowling | Highlight Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadab Khan | 1,413 | 105 | 94 | 5/28 | First spinner to 100 PSL wickets |
| Faheem Ashraf | 918 | 95 | 84 | 6/19 | Most economical 6-wicket haul |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 918 | 74 | 88 | 4/4 | Best economy in clutch moments |
| Imad Wasim | 1,095 | 63 | 101 | 3/19 | Best economy in PSL (7.07) |
| Sikandar Raza | 254 | 10 | 13 | 2/25 | 2025 Final match-winner |
Highest Team Totals in PSL History
PSL has become a batter’s paradise, especially at venues like Rawalpindi. These totals show how explosive PSL batting has become.
| Rank | Team | Total | Opponent | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quetta Gladiators | 263/3 | Islamabad United | Rawalpindi | 2025 |
| 2 | Multan Sultans | 262/3 | Quetta Gladiators | Rawalpindi | 2023 |
| 3 | Quetta Gladiators | 253/8 | Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi | 2023 |
| 4 | Islamabad United | 247/2 | Peshawar Zalmi | Abu Dhabi | 2021 |
| 5 | Multan Sultans | 245/3 | Quetta Gladiators | Multan | 2022 |
Quetta Gladiators set the current record of 263/3 against Islamabad United in PSL 2025. Rilee Rossouw and Mohammad Nawaz both scored centuries in that match.
Interestingly, all three 250+ totals in PSL history have come at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The flat tracks and fast outfield make it a batter’s dream venue.
PSL Champions and Key Match-Winners (2016-2025)
| Year | Champion | Final Match-Winner | Player of the Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Islamabad United | Dwayne Smith | Ravi Bopara |
| 2017 | Peshawar Zalmi | Darren Sammy | Kamran Akmal |
| 2018 | Islamabad United | Luke Ronchi | Luke Ronchi |
| 2019 | Quetta Gladiators | Mohammad Hasnain | Shane Watson |
| 2020 | Karachi Kings | Babar Azam | Babar Azam |
| 2021 | Multan Sultans | Sohaib Maqsood | Sohaib Maqsood |
| 2022 | Lahore Qalandars | Mohammad Hafeez | Mohammad Rizwan |
| 2023 | Lahore Qalandars | Shaheen Afridi | Ihsanullah |
| 2024 | Islamabad United | Imad Wasim | Shadab Khan |
| 2025 | Lahore Qalandars | Kusal Perera | Hasan Nawaz |
Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars lead with 3 titles each. Lahore’s journey from consistent bottom-finishers to three-time champions is one of the greatest comeback stories in franchise cricket.
Season-Wise Award Winners (Green Cap and Maroon Cap)
Here are the green cap and maroon cap winners from PSL.
Green Cap Winners (Most Runs in a Season)
| Year | Player | Team | Runs | Matches | High Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Kamran Akmal | Peshawar Zalmi | 353 | 11 | 73 |
| 2018 | Luke Ronchi | Islamabad United | 435 | 12 | 94 |
| 2019 | Shane Watson | Quetta Gladiators | 430 | 11 | 91* |
| 2020 | Babar Azam | Karachi Kings | 473 | 11 | 90* |
| 2021 | Babar Azam | Karachi Kings | 554 | 11 | 90* |
| 2022 | Mohammad Rizwan | Multan Sultans | 588 | 13 | 106 |
| 2023 | Fakhar Zaman | Lahore Qalandars | 550 | 12 | 110* |
| 2024 | Babar Azam | Peshawar Zalmi | 569 | 11 | 111* |
| 2025 | Hasan Nawaz | Quetta Gladiators | 399 | 13 | 76 |
Maroon Cap Winners (Most Wickets in a Season)
| Year | Player | Team | Wickets | Matches | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Sohail Khan | Karachi Kings | 16 | 9 | 3/17 |
| 2018 | Faheem Ashraf | Islamabad United | 18 | 12 | 3/22 |
| 2019 | Hasan Ali | Peshawar Zalmi | 25 | 13 | 4/15 |
| 2020 | Shaheen Afridi | Lahore Qalandars | 17 | 12 | 4/18 |
| 2021 | Shahnawaz Dahani | Multan Sultans | 20 | 11 | 4/5 |
| 2022 | Shaheen Afridi | Lahore Qalandars | 20 | 13 | 4/29 |
| 2023 | Abbas Afridi | Multan Sultans | 23 | 11 | 4/21 |
| 2024 | Usama Mir | Multan Sultans | 24 | 12 | 6/40 |
| 2025 | Shaheen Afridi | Lahore Qalandars | 19 | 13 | 3/24 |
Shaheen Afridi has won the Maroon Cap three times (2020, 2022, 2025), more than any other bowler in PSL history.
What Makes a Match-Winning Performance in PSL?
Not all big scores or wicket hauls win matches. The context and pressure define true match-winners.
Chasing performances carries more weight. Jason Roy’s 145* came while chasing 241. Colin Ingram’s 127* won a chase. Rilee Rossouw’s 121 nearly pulled off the second-highest chase in PSL history.
Death bowling spells define games. Shaheen Afridi’s ability to take wickets in the powerplay and death overs makes him invaluable. Hasan Ali’s strike rate of 16.66 means he takes a wicket roughly every 17 balls.
Finals require different nerves. Sikandar Raza flying from England and hitting the winning runs hours later is the stuff of legends. Imad Wasim’s composure under pressure won Islamabad their third title in 2024.
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