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 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kusal Mendis | Peshawar Zalmi | 8 | 493 | 70.43 |
| 2 | Babar Azam | Peshawar Zalmi | 8 | 426 | 85.20 |
| 3 | Steve Smith | Multan Sultans | 9 | 337 | 37.44 |
| 4 | Sahibzada Farhan | Multan Sultans | 8 | 335 | 47.86 |
| 5 | Hassan Nawaz | Quetta Gladiators | 9 | 288 | 36.00 |
| 6 | Fakhar Zaman | Lahore Qalandars | 6 | 282 | 47.00 |
| 7 | Sameer Minhas | Islamabad United | 6 | 265 | 53.00 |
| 8 | Marnus Labuschagne | Karachi Kings | 8 | 264 | 37.71 |
| 9 | Shan Masood | Multan Sultans | 9 | 254 | 36.29 |
| 10 | Josh Philippe | Multan Sultans | 9 | 251 | 27.89 |
Note: Updated on April 18.
PSL 2026 Team-wise Top 3 Run Scorers
Peshawar Zalmi
- Kusal Mendis (493)
- Babar Azam (426)
- Mohammad Haris (165)
Multan Sultans
- Steve Smith (337)
- Sahibzada Farhan (335)
- Shan Masood (254)
Quetta Gladiators
- Hassan Nawaz (288)
- Saud Shakeel (223)
- Shamyl Hussain (215)
Islamabad United
- Sameer Minhas (265)
- Devon Conway (207)
- Jordan Cox (154)
Lahore Qalandars
- Fakhar Zaman (282)
- Mohammad Naeem (103)
- Haider Khan (87)
Karachi Kings:
- Azam Khan (222)
- Jason Roy (185)
- Mohammad Rizwan (130)
Hyderabad Kingsmen
- Marnus Labuschagne (264)
- Usman Khan (177)
- Maaz Sadaqat (157)
Rawalpindi Pindiz
- Daryl Mitchell (223)
- Sam Billings (202)
- Kamran Ghulam (132)
