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| PSL 8 Records: The Teams with the Most Runs, Sixes and Fours |
The eighth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) proved to be the most exciting season yet, with several closely contested matches and numerous outstanding performances setting new records in terms of runs scored, sixes, fours, and wickets taken. In this edition of PSL, 64 fifties and 7 hundred were recorded.
In this blog post, we will analyze the PSL 8 records (most runs, most sixes, most fours, and most centuries) of the PSL teams. The teams that stood out in these categories include Peshawar Zalmi, Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans, Islamabad United, Quetta Gladiators, and Karachi Kings.
PSL 8 RECORDS
| Team | Runs | 6s | 4s | 100s | 50s | wks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peshawar Zalmi | 2286 | 94 | 215 | 1 | 17 | 67 |
| Lahore Qalandars | 2220 | 100 | 189 | 1 | 9 | 97 |
| Multan Sultans | 2211 | 87 | 204 | 3 | 12 | 91 |
| Islamabad United | 1825 | 89 | 157 | 0 | 8 | 73 |
| Karachi Kings | 1811 | 61 | 175 | 0 | 11 | 65 |
| Quetta Gladiators | 1698 | 67 | 154 | 2 | 6 | 53 |
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Peshawar Zalmi
Peshawar Zalmi scored the highest number of runs in PSL 8, totaling 2286 runs, which included 215 fours and 94 sixes. Rovman Powell of Peshawar Zalmi hit the longest six in PSL history, measuring 116 meters, while Captain Babar Azam scored the only century for the team.
Peshawar Zalmi 100s List
Player | 100s |
Babar Azam | 1 |
Peshawar Zalmi 50s List
Player | 50s |
Babar Azam | 5 |
Saim Ayub | 5 |
Tom Kohler-Cadmore | 3 |
Mohammad Haris | 2 |
Haseebullah | 1 |
Rovman Powell | 1 |
Lahore Qalandars
Lahore Qalandars, the eventual champions of PSL 8, scored 2220 runs and had the most dangerous bowling attack of the season. Their bowlers took the most wickets (97) in the tournament, while Fakhar Zaman hit a season-high 27 sixes and recorded the most sixes (100) in PSL history.
Lahore Qalandars 100s List
Player | 100s |
Fakhar Zaman | 1 |
Lahore Qalandars 50s List
Players | 50s |
Fakhar Zaman | 2 |
Abdullah Shafiq | 2 |
Sam Billing | 1 |
Hussain tallat | 1 |
Shaheen Shah Afridi | 1 |
Mirza Tahir Baig | 1 |
Multan Sultans
The Multan Sultans, who finished as the runners-up in PSL 8, received several awards during the season. Muhammad Rizwan was recognized as the top performer in batting during the tournament, while Abbas Afridi was named the best bowler. Ihsanullah was recognized as the best player overall, and Kieron Pollard was awarded the best fielder title. Multan Sultan also claimed the honor of successfully chasing the biggest score in the history of the PSL. He did this feat against Peshawar Zalmi.
Multan Sultans 100s List
Player | 100s |
Mohammad Rizwan | 1 |
Rilee Rossouw | 1 |
Usman Khan | 1 |
Multan Sultans 50s List
Player | 50s |
Mohammad Rizwan | 3 |
Rilee Rossouw | 3 |
Shan Masood | 2 |
Kieron Pollard | 2 |
David Miller | 1 |
Tim David | 1 |
Islamabad United
Islamabad United finished third in the points table in the initial matches but was defeated by Peshawar Zalmi in the playoffs. None of their batters reached the century mark during PSL 8.
Islamabad United 50s List
Player | 50s |
Colin Munro | 2 |
Azam Khan | 2 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 1 |
Faheem Ashraf | 1 |
Alex Hales | 1 |
Sohaib Maqsood | 1 |
Quetta Gladiators
The Quetta Gladiators team struggled in PSL 8, but their opening batsman Jason Roy played an unbeaten 145-run inning against Peshawar Zalmi to record the highest individual score in PSL history.
Quetta Gladiators 100s List
Player | 100s |
Martin Guptil | 1 |
Jason Roy | 1 |
Quetta Gladiators 50s List
Player | 50s |
Iftikhar Ahmad | 2 |
Martin Guptil | 1 |
Mohammad Nawaz | 1 |
Najibullah Zadran | 1 |
Omair Yousaf | 1 |
Karachi Kings
In the eighth season of the Pakistan Super League, the Karachi Kings team experienced some unfortunate luck, as many of their matches were closely contested but they were unable to secure victories. However, the team's captain, Imad Wasim, delivered an exceptional all-around performance.
Karachi Kings 50s List
Player | 50s |
Imad Wasim | 3 |
Shoaib Malik | 2 |
Haider Ali | 1 |
James Vince | 1 |
Tayab Tahir | 1 |
Mathew Wade | 1 |
Adam Rossington | 1 |
Mohammad Akhlaq | 1 |
FAQs Regarding PSL8 Records
What is the most chased score in PSL 8?
Multan Sultans set a record for the highest successful run chase in the history of the PSL. They achieved the big target of 243 runs given by Peshawar Zalmi for the loss of six wickets in 19.1 overs, thanks to the stormy innings of Rilee Rossouw.
Who scored the fastest century in the PSL?
In the eighth season of the PSL, Usman Khan scored a century in 36 balls against the Quetta Gladiators and set the record for scoring the fastest century in the PSL.
What is the highest individual score in the PSL?
In the eighth season of the PSL, Jason Roy played a brilliant inning of 145 runs against Peshawar Zalmi while playing for the Quetta Gladiators. It is the highest individual score by any batsman in PSL history.