PSL 2023 is the 8th edition of the Pakistan Super League. The final match is played between Lahore Qlandars and Multan Sultans and Lahore Qalandars is the winner of the 8th edition and won the PSL title for 2nd time. Shaheen Afridi is the youngest skipper to win 2nd time PSL title. Mohammad Rizwan is the leading run-scorer in PSl 8. In this article, we discussed the top 5 players who scored the Most runs in PSL 2023.
Top 5 players who scored the Most runs in PSL 2023
1. Mohammad Rizwan | 550 Runs
Mohammad Rizwan dominates the list to assemble the most runs in PSL 2023. Rizwan overtakes Babar Azam in the Green Cap race. He is the opening batsman and skipper of Multan Sultans. He is one of those players who consistently perform well for Multan Sultans. Rizwan has played 12 matches and scored 550 runs with an impressive average of 55.00 at a strike rate of 142.85. He scored 1 century and 4 half-centuries and his highest score in PSL 2023 is 110* against Karachi Kings.
2. Babar Azam | 522 Runs
Babar Azam is the 2nd on the list to accumulate the most PSL runs in 2023. Azam is the top run scorer in PSL history and one of the key players for Peshawar this season. He leads the Peshawar Zalmi but is, unfortunately, eliminates in the Semifinals against Lahore Qalandars. Babar has scored 522 runs in 11 matches at an average of 52.20 with a strike rate of 145.40. He scored 1 century and 5 half centuries with a career-best 115 against Quetta Gladiators. He hits 9 sixes and 61 fours which is the most fours in PSL 2023.
3. Rilee Rossouw | 453 Runs
Left-handed aggressive batsman Rilee Rossouw is number 3rd on the list. He is one of the best power hitters for Multan Sultans in the current season. Rossouw has scored 453 runs in 11 matches at an average of 45.30 with a strike rate of 171.59. He scored 1 century, and 3 half-centuries and his highest score is 121 against Peshawar Zalmi. Rossouw hits 48 fours and 21 sixes which is the second-highest sixes in PSL 2023.
4. Fakhar Zaman | 429 Runs
Aggressive Batsman of Lahore Qalandars Fakhar Zaman makes 3rd position in the list. He is one of the best openers for Lahore Qalandars in PSL history. Fakhar has played 12 matches and scored 429 runs at an average of 33.00 including 1 century and 2 fifties. His highest score this season is 115 against Islamabad United. Fakhar strike rate in PSL 2023 is 160.67 and hits the most sixes in PSL 2023. He hits 27 sixes and 34 fours in the entire season.
5. Imad Wasim | 404 Runs
Left-handed All-rounder Imad Wasim is a phenomenal player for Karachi kings that season. Imad is in the number 5th position to score the most runs in PSL 2023. Imad Wasim not only impressed cricket fans but also the top run scorer of the Karachi Kings this season. He has scored 404 runs in 10 matches at an impressive average of 134.66 which is the most by any batsman in the current season. His highest score is 92* against Islamabad United. Imad scored 2 fifties and his strike rate is 170.46. He hits 41 fours and 16 sixes.
List Of Players with Most Runs in PSL 2023
| Players | Team | Matches | Innings | Runs | Strike Rate | Average | Highest | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Rizwan | Multan Sultans | 12 | 12 | 550 | 142.85 | 55.00 | 110* | 1 | 4 | 54 | 14 |
| Babar Azam | Peshawar Zalmi | 11 | 11 | 522 | 145.40 | 52.20 | 115 | 1 | 5 | 64 | 9 |
| Rilee Rossouw | Multan Sultans | 11 | 11 | 453 | 171.59 | 45.30 | 121 | 1 | 3 | 48 | 21 |
| Fakhar Zaman | Lahore Qalandars | 13 | 13 | 429 | 160.67 | 33.00 | 115 | 1 | 2 | 34 | 27 |
| Imad Wasim | Karachi Kings | 10 | 10 | 404 | 170.46 | 134.66 | 92* | 0 | 3 | 41 | 16 |
| Mohammad Haris | Peshawar Zalmi | 12 | 11 | 350 | 186.17 | 31.81 | 85 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 18 |
| Saim Ayub | Peshawar Zalmi | 12 | 12 | 341 | 165.53 | 28.41 | 74 | 0 | 5 | 36 | 17 |
| T Kholer-Cadmore | Peshawar Zalmi | 12 | 12 | 325 | 160.09 | 32.50 | 92 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 21 |
| Martin Guptill | Quetta Gladiators | 9 | 9 | 310 | 150.48 | 38.75 | 117 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 14 |
| Colin Munro | Islamabad United | 11 | 11 | 298 | 169.31 | 27.09 | 63 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 20 |
| Azam Khan | Islamabad United | 10 | 9 | 282 | 161.14 | 40.28 | 97 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 17 |
| Abdullah Shafique | Lahore Qalandars | 10 | 10 | 268 | 144.08 | 26.80 | 75 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 11 |
| Kieron Pollard | Multan Sultans | 11 | 10 | 260 | 163.52 | 52.00 | 57 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 18 |
| Jason Roy | Quetta Gladiators | 7 | 7 | 245 | 166.66 | 40.83 | 145* | 1 | 0 | 26 | 12 |
| Mirza Baig | Lahore Qalandars | 10 | 10 | 245 | 165.54 | 61.25 | 57 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 9 |
| Shan Masood | Multan Sultans | 9 | 9 | 236 | 124.86 | 26.22 | 75 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 1 |
| Sam Billings | Lahore Qalandars | 10 | 10 | 235 | 132.02 | 26.11 | 54 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 8 |
Source: Cricinfo