The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has seen teams post big totals in the tournament since the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) main event started in 2016.
Sial News takes a look at the six highest totals scored by teams in PSL history.
Highest PSL round totals
| Team | Total | Opponent | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad United | 247/2 | Peshawar Zalmi | 2022 |
| Islamabad United | 238/3 | Qalandars of Lahore | 2019 |
| Peshawar Zalmi | 232/6 | Islamabad United | 2022 |
| Peshawar Zalmi | 214/5 | Islamabad United | 2019 |
| Qalandars of Lahore | 209/5 | Quetta Gladiators | 2020 |
| Sultans of Multan | 206/4 | Peshawar Zalmi | 2022 |
Islamabad United
Two-time PSL champions Islamabad United take the top spot on our list. United racked up a whopping 247 against Peshawar Zalmi in June 2021 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Pakistani-born Australian left-handed batsman Usman Khawaja scored an unbeaten 105 from 56 balls and was not left out to help United put a grand total on the scoreboard. Asif Ali, Colin Munro and Brandon King each scored over 40 points to take United to 247.
Islamabad United
Islamabad United is also second on the list. United scored 238 runs against Qalandars Lahore in March 2019 at the National Cricket Stadium in Karachi.
South African batsman Cameron Delport’s 60-ball 117 helped United to a grand goal of 232. Power batsman Asif Ali and Chadwick Walton scored 55 and 48 runs respectively.
Peshawar Zalmi
2017 champion Peshawar Zalmi is third on the list with 232 points. Zalmi achieved the feat in 2021 by chasing Islamabad United’s 247 (mentioned above) in June 2021.
Zalmi’s Kamran Akmal and Shoaib Malik led the big chase and scored 58 and 68 points respectively. Sherfane Rutherford, Wahab Riaz and Umaid Asif each scored over 20 points but United’s target of 247 remained firm and Zalmi was limited to 232.
Peshawar Zalmi
Peshawar Zalmi is also fourth on the list. Zalmi scored 214 points against Islamabad United in March 2019 at the National Cricket Stadium in Karachi.
It was a full performance from Zalmi’s batting lineup. The opening duo of Kamran Akmal and Imam-ul-Haq scored 74 and 58 points respectively to lead Zalmi to the grand total. Kieron Pollard and Darren Sammy also scored over 30 points apiece.
Qalandars of Lahore
Qalandars of Lahore are ranked fifth on the list. Qalandars scored 209 points against Quetta Gladiators in March 2020 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
The Australian wicket-keeper batsman scored 93 runs from just 63 balls to help Qalandars put a grand total on the scoreboard. Adding to Dunk’s outstanding innings, Samit Patel scored 71 on 40 balls and led Qalandars to 209.
Sultans of Multan
Sixth edition PSL champions Multan Sultans are sixth on the list. Sultans led by Muhammad Rizwan scored 206 points in June 2021 against Peshwar Zalmi in the final at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Mid-order batsman Sohaib Maqsood scored an unbeaten 68 runs on 35 balls to help his team set a massive target of 206. Sultan’s starting pair Mohammad Rizwan and Shan Masood scored 30 and 37 runs respectively . South African drummer Rilee Rossouw also joined the party and scored half a century.
