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 | Sahibzada Farhan | Multan Sultans | 5 | 232 | 106* | 58.00 | 181.25 |
| 2 | Hassan Nawaz | Quetta Gladiators | 5 | 197 | 66 | 49.25 | 142.75 |
| 3 | Sameer Minhas | Islamabad United | 4 | 185 | 82 | 61.67 | 163.72 |
| 4 | Saud Shakeel | Quetta Gladiators | 5 | 177 | 56 | 35.40 | 131.11 |
| 5 | Babar Azam | Peshawar Zalmi | 3 | 169 | 87 | 84.50 | 145.69 |
| 6 | Kusal Mendis | Peshawar Zalmi | 3 | 167 | 109 | 55.67 | 181.52 |
| 7 | Daryl Mitchell | Rawalpindiz | 5 | 154 | 65 | 30.80 | 136.28 |
| 8 | Shan Masood | Multan Sultans | 5 | 152 | 46 | 50.67 | 178.82 |
| 9 | Steve Smith | Multan Sultans | 5 | 144 | 53 | 28.80 | 154.84 |
| 10 | Sam Billings | Rawalpindiz | 5 | 140 | 58 | 46.67 | 155.56 |
Note: Updated on April 11.
PSL 2026 Team-wise Top Run Scorers
Multan Sultans
- Sahibzada Farhan (232)
- Shan Masood (152)
- Steve Smith (144)
Quetta Gladiators
- Hassan Nawaz (197)
- Saud Shakeel (177)
- Shamyl Hussain (129)
Peshawar Zalmi
- Babar Azam (169)
- Kusal Mendis (167)
- Mohammad Haris (47)
Islamabad United
- Sameer Minhas (185)
- Devon Conway (109)
- Shadab Khan (69)
Rawalpindiz
- Daryl Mitchell (154)
- Sam Billings (140)
- Kamran Ghulam (132)
Karachi Kings
- Azam Khan (127)
- David Warner (93)
- Moeen Ali (66)
Lahore Qalandars
- Muhammad Naeem (103)
- Haseebullah Khan (87)
- Fakhar Zaman (54)
Hyderabad Kingsmen
- Maaz Sadaqat (98)
- Sharjeel Khan (77)
- Marnus Labuschagne (57)
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Story first published: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 10:44 [IST]
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