The 11th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL 2026), running from March 26 to May 3, marked a significant expansion with eight franchises for the first time. The tournament featured 44 matches, primarily hosted in Lahore and Karachi due to logistical adjustments. New teams Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindiz added fresh competition to established sides.
Peshawar Zalmi dominated the league stage under Babar Azam's captaincy, finishing top with 8 wins, 1 loss, and a commanding NRR of +2.324. Islamabad United and Multan Sultans secured second and third spots, while debutants Hyderabad Kingsmen edged into fourth via NRR to qualify for playoffs. Lahore Qalandars, despite defending champions' pedigree, missed out on a top-four finish.
Batting
highlights revolved around Babar Azam's masterclass, amassing 588 runs at an average of ~84 with a strike rate over 146. His opening partner Kusal Mendis (541 runs) complemented perfectly for Zalmi. Fakhar Zaman provided explosive starts for Lahore with 401 runs.
In bowling, Sufiyan Muqeem (Peshawar Zalmi) emerged as the standout with 21-22 wickets at an economy under 7.5, showcasing wrist-spin prowess. Shadab Khan, Mohammad Ali, and Shaheen Afridi followed close.
PSL 2026 Most Runs
Check out Top Run Scorers in the PSL 2026 season.
| Player | Team | Matches | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | PZ | 11* | 588 | 103 | 73.50 | 145.90 | 2 | 3 | 60 | 15 |
| Kusal Mendis | PZ | 11* | 550 | 109 | 55.00 | 168.19 | 1 | 4 | 52 | 23 |
| Fakhar Zaman | LQ | 8 | 401 | 103 | 57.28 | 151.89 | 1 | 4 | 48 | 12 |
| Usman Khan | HHK | 13* | 389 | 101 | 35.36 | 162.76 | 1 | 3 | 36 | 22 |
| Sahibzada Farhan | MS | 10 | 380 | 106* | 42.22 | 166.66 | 1 | 2 | 33 | 23 |
| Steven Smith | MS | 11 | 380 | 106 | 34.54 | 161.70 | 1 | 2 | 39 | 18 |
| Shan Masood | MS | 11 | 367 | 69* | 45.87 | 158.18 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 15 |
| Sameer Minhas | IU | 11 | 349 | 82* | 38.77 | 155.80 | 0 | 3 | 41 | 13 |
| Marnus Labuschagne | HHK | 13* | 344 | 61* | 28.66 | 130.30 | 0 | 2 | 45 | 4 |
| Rilee Rossouw | QG | 9 | 317 | 90 | 39.62 | 142.79 | 0 | 4 | 31 | 14 |
PSL 2026 Most Wicket-Takers
Have a look at the top bowlers here-
| Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Best Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sufyan Moqim | PZ | 11 | 22 | 4/32 |
| Mohammad Ali | HHK | 12 | 19 | 3/21 |
| Shadab Khan | IU | 10 | 17 | 3/13 |
| Hunain Shah | HHK | 10 | 17 | 4/22 |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | LQ | 10 | 16 | 4/18 |
| Hasan Ali | KK | 9 | 15 | 4/27 |
| Peter Siddle | MS | 11 | 13 | 3/39 |
| Richard Gleeson | IU | 9 | 12 | 3/9 |
| Imad Wasim | IU | 11 | 12 | 3/21 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | PZ | 10 | 12 | 4/21 |
PSL 2026 Most Sixes
- Kusal Mendis - 23
- Sahibzada Farhan - 23
- Usman Khan - 22
- Steven Smith - 28
- Babar Azam - 15
PSL 2026 Highest Scores
Check out the top five individual highest scores here-
- Kusal Mendis - 109 (52) vs Karachi Kings
- Steven Smith - 106 (50) vs Hyderabad Kingsmen
- Sahibzada Farhan - 106 (57) vs Hyderabad Kingsmen
- Fakhar Zaman - 103 (51) vs Quetta Gladiators
- Babar Azam - 103 (59) vs Islamabad United
PSL 2026 Most Fours
- Babar Azam - 60
- Kusal Mendis - 52
- Fakhar Zaman - 48
- Marnus Labuschagne - 45
- Sameer Minhas - 41
PSL 2026 Best Bowling Figure
- Shaheen Afridi - 4/18 vs Karachi Kings
- Asif Mehmood - 4/18 vs Islamabad United
- Iftikhar Ahmed - 4/21 vs Hyderabad Kingsmen
- Hunain Shah - 4/22 vs Rawalpindiz
- Aaron Hardie - 4/27 vs Hyderabad Kingsmen








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