PSL 2023: Top 11 PSL players so far

• Babar Azam is the highest run-scorer with 522 runs.
• Mohammad Rizwan has amassed 500 or more runs in a single PSL edition for the third year in a row.
•  Rashid Khan was instrumental in Lahore reaching their second consecutive PSL final.

As the eighth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) approaches its conclusion, let us take a look at the top 11 local and foreign players who have made a name for themselves in the Pakistan Cricket Board’s flagship tournament.

Here is a look at the PSL 2023 Tournament Team.

1. Babar Azam – Peshawar Zalmi

The prolific batter is currently the highest run-scorer, 522, in the event and played a key role in his side’s run to the playoffs. Coupled with an improved strike-rate, Azam is one of the first names on the team sheet this season.

Runs: 522

Average: 52.20

Strike-rate: 145.40

Multan Sultans’ Mohammad Rizwan (c)

Rizwan has amassed 500 or more runs in a single PSL edition for the third year in a row. Because of his outstanding leadership abilities, he is also the captain of the Tournament Team.

Runs: 516

The average is 57.33.

142.54 strike rate

3. Peshawar Zalmi’s Mohammad Haris

Haris, the tournament’s youngest competitor, impressed everyone with his daring stroke play. His fearless attitude makes him an invaluable asset to Zalmi and Pakistan cricket in general.

Runs: 350

The average is 31.81.

186.17 strike rate

4. Multan Sultans’ Rilee Rossouw

With his clean hitting and game awareness during crunch times, the South African batter has been a key player for Sultans this season.

Runs: 401

The average is 44.55.

172.84 strike rate

5. Islamabad United’s Azam Khan

Azam Khan’s ability to clear the fence at will allows him to take the game away from the opposition in a matter of balls.

Runs: 282

The average is 40.28.

161.14 strike rate

6. Imad Wasim of the Karachi Kings

Despite the Kings’ failure to meet expectations, their captain Imad Wasim was in excellent form, particularly with the bat, throughout the league stage.

Runs: 404

The average is 134.66.

170.46 strike rate

7. Islamabad United’s Faheem Ashraf

With his ability to finish a match and be a useful option with the ball, the all-rounder provides balance to the side.

Runs: 215

8 wickets

Batting average: 149.30

8. Rashid Khan of the Lahore Qalandars

The astute Afghanistan leg-spinner was instrumental in Lahore reaching their second consecutive PSL final.

18 wickets

6.53 Economy

Best: 4-21

9. Multan Sultans’ Abbas Afridi

The young right-armer has been an important part of the Sultans’ campaign this year, taking regular wickets in the death overs. He also has the most wickets in the tournament.

23 wickets

9.45 a.m.

Best: 5-47

10. Ihsanullah – Multan Sultans

Ihsanullah stole the limelight this season with his pace and accuracy, which makes him one of the players to watch out for in the future.

Wickets: 21

Economy: 7.26

Best: 5-12