PSL 2023: Top 11 players in PSL so far

As Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 8 enters its final day, let’s take a look at the top 11 local and foreign players who have graced the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) flagship tournament. What is your name?

Here’s a look at the PSL 2023 Team of the Tournament.

1. Babar Azam – Peshawar Zalmi

The prolific batsman is currently the highest run-scorer at the event, with 522, and played a key role in his team’s run to the playoffs. 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

2. Mohammad Rizwan – Multan Sultans (c)

For the third consecutive year, Rizwan scored 500 or more runs in a single edition of the PSL. He is also captain of the team of the tournament for his outstanding leadership skills.

Runs: 516

Average: 57.33

Strike Rate: 142.54

3. Mohammad Haris – Peshawar Zalmi

Young Harris impressed everyone in the tournament with his captivating stroke play. His fearless style makes him a great asset to Zalmi and Pakistan cricket.

Runs: 350

Average: 31.81

Strike Rate: 186.17

4. Riley Russo – Multan Sultans

The South African batsman has been a key player for the Sultans this season with his clean hitting and game awareness at crunch time.

Runs: 401

Average: 44.55

Strike Rate: 172.84

5. Azam Khan – Islamabad United

With the ability to clear the fence at will, Azam Khan can take the game away from the opposition in a few balls.

Runs: 282

Average: 40.28

Strike Rate: 161.14

6. Imad Wasim – Karachi Kings

Despite Kings failing to live up to expectations, their captain Imad Wasim was in touch throughout the league phase, especially with the bat.

Runs: 404

Average: 134.66

Strike Rate: 170.46

7. Faheem Ashraf – Islamabad United

The all-rounder provides balance to the side with the ability to finish matches as well as being an easy option with the ball.

Runs: 215

Wickets: 8

Batting Strike Rate: 149.30

8. Rashid Khan – Lahore Qalandars

The slick Afghanistan leg-spinner played a crucial role in ensuring that Lahore played their second consecutive PSL final.

Wickets: 18

Economy: 6.53

Best: 4-21

9. Abbas Afridi – Multan Sultans

The budding right-armer has been a key part of Sultans’ campaign this year, picking up regular wickets during the death overs. He is also the highest wicket-taker in the tournament.

Wickets: 23

Economy: 9.45

Best: 5-47

10. Ehsanullah – Multan Sultans

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

Wickets: 21

Economy: 7.26

Best: 5-12

11. Haris Rauf – Lahore Qalandars

The speedster kept wickets regularly throughout the tournament and was a key member of Lahore’s bowling attack.

Wickets: 17

Economy: 8.98

Best: 3-22