PSL 2026: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 season got underway on March 26, ushering in another exciting chapter of franchise T20 cricket. With eight teams competing this year, the tournament has expanded in scale and competitiveness, promising a tightly contested race to the playoffs. The competition will run until May 3, culminating in the grand final at Lahore's iconic Gaddafi Stadium.
As the tournament progresses, the spotlight is firmly on the race for the leading run-scorer. Several in-form batters have already made strong starts, taking advantage of batting-friendly conditions across venues. The early matches have witnessed high-scoring encounters, with top-order players capitalising on favorable pitches.
Established stars and emerging
talents alike are battling for consistency, knowing that big contributions at the top can significantly influence their team's campaign. With many matches still to be played, the leaderboard is expected to change frequently, making the race for the most runs one of the most exciting subplots of PSL 2026.
Most Runs In PSL 2026 (TOP 10)
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Runs | High Score | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kusal Mendis | Peshawar Zalmi | 4 | 241 | 109 | 60.25 | 172.14 |
| 2 | Sahibzada Farhan | Multan Sultans | 5 | 232 | 106 | 58.00 | 181.25 |
| 3 | Babar Azam | Peshawar Zalmi | 4 | 212 | 87 | 70.67 | 135.90 |
| 4 | Hasan Nawaz | Quetta Gladiators | 5 | 197 | 66 | 49.25 | 142.75 |
| 5 | Sameer Minhas | Islamabad United | 4 | 185 | 82 | 61.67 | 163.72 |
| 6 | Saud Shakeel | Quetta Gladiators | 5 | 177 | 56 | 35.40 | 131.11 |
| 7 | Daryl Mitchell | Rawalpindi Pindiz | 5 | 154 | 65 | 30.80 | 136.28 |
| 8 | Azam Khan | Karachi Kings | 5 | 153 | 74 | 38.25 | 144.34 |
| 9 | Shan Masood | Multan Sultans | 5 | 152 | 46 | 50.67 | 178.82 |
| 10 | Steven Smith | Multan Sultans | 5 | 144 | 53 | 28.80 | 154.84 |
Note: Updated on April 12.
PSL 2026 Team-wise Top 3 Run Scorers
Peshawar Zalmi
- Kusal Mendis (241)
- Babar Azam (212)
- Mohammad Haris (47)
Multan Sultans
- Sahibzada Farhan (232)
- Shan Masood (152)
- Steven Smith (144)
Quetta Gladiators
- Hasan Nawaz (197)
- Saud Shakeel (177)
- Hussain Talat (129)
Islamabad United
- Sameer Minhas (185)
- Devon Conway (109)
- Shadab Khan (69)
Rawalpindi Pindiz
- Daryl Mitchell (154)
- Sam Billings (140)
- Kamran Ghulam (132)
Karachi Kings
- Azam Khan (153)
- David Warner (93)
- Mohammad Ali (66)
Lahore Qalandars
- Mohammad Naeem (103)
- Haider Khan (87)
- Fakhar Zaman (54)
Hyderabad Kingsmen
- Mohammad Sadaqat (98)
- Saud Khan (77)
- Marnus Labuschagne (57)
