PSL 2026 Stats, Points Table, Top Performers and Full Analysis

Deep into the Pakistan Super League 2026, and the numbers are starting to shape the story. Peshawar Zalmi lead the table with 17 points from nine matches, riding a strong run of form. Multan Sultans follow on 12, while Islamabad United sit third with nine. At the other end, Pindiz remain on just two points, struggling to keep pace. The gap is clear now, and every match from here carries added weight.

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PSL 2026 Points Table (Latest Update)

Rank	Team	M	W	L	NRR	Pts	Last 5
1	Peshawar Zalmi	9	8	0	+2.645	17	WWWWW
2	Multan Sultans	9	6	3	+0.450	12	WLWWL
3	Islamabad United	8	4	3	+1.082	9	WWLWL
4	Hyderabad Kingsmen	8	4	4	-0.367	8	LWWWW
5	Lahore Qalandars	9	4	5	-0.558	8	LLWWL
6	Karachi Kings	9	4	5	-1.063	8	LLLLW
7	Quetta Gladiators	9	3	6	-0.355	6	WLWLL
8	Pindiz	9	1	8	-1.330	2	LLLLW

 

Top Run Scorers in PSL 2026

Rank	Player	Team	M	Avg	Runs
1	Kusal Mendis	Peshawar Zalmi	8	70.42	493
2	Babar Azam	Peshawar Zalmi	8	85.20	426
3	Fakhar Zaman	Lahore Qalandars	7	49.00	343
4	Steve Smith	Multan Sultans	9	37.44	337
5	Sahibzada Farhan	Multan Sultans	8	47.85	335

Kusal Mendis (493 runs, Avg: 70.42) 

Kusal Mendis leads PSL 2026 stats as the tournament's top scorer with 493 runs from eight innings. His 70.42 average and match-winning consistency have been the driving force behind Peshawar Zalmi's dominant campaign at the top of the table.

Babar Azam (426 runs, Avg: 85.20) 

Babar Azam sits second in PSL 2026 run scorers with 426 runs at a remarkable average of 85.20. His partnership with Mendis at the top of the Zalmi order has made them the most dangerous opening combination in the tournament.

Fakhar Zaman (343 runs, Avg: 49.00) 

Fakhar Zaman brings up third place in PSL 2026 batting stats with 343 runs for Lahore Qalandars. His 49.00 average reflects a consistent performer keeping Lahore in playoff contention despite a mixed overall team record.

Steve Smith (337 runs, Avg: 37.44) 

Steve Smith adds valuable middle-order depth for Multan Sultans with 337 runs across nine matches. His experience and adaptability have been central to Multan maintaining their place among the leading sides.

Sahibzada Farhan (335 runs, Avg: 47.85) 

Sahibzada Farhan features in the PSL 2026 batting stats top five with 335 runs for Multan Sultans. His 47.85 average shows the kind of consistency that makes him a reliable match-shaping presence throughout the competition.

PSL 2026 Batting Stats - Best Strike Rates

Batting strike rate in T20 cricket separates players who score fast under pressure from those who accumulate at the expense of momentum. These PSL 2026 batting stats highlight the most destructive hitters in the competition this season.

Rank	Player	Team	SR	HS
1	Kusal Mendis	Quetta Gladiators	209.61	109
2	Steve Smith	Multan Sultans	212.00	106
2	Sahibzada Farhan	Multan Sultans	185.96	106*
4	Fakhar Zaman	Lahore Qalandars	201.96	103
5	Usman Khan	Hyderabad Kingsmen	214.89	101

Usman Khan's strike rate of 214.89 is the highest among those who have registered a century, making him one of the most explosive finishers in PSL 2026 stats. Steve Smith's 212.00 strike rate alongside a high score of 106 shows that overseas experience does not come at the cost of intent. Multan have two players in this top five, which explains their ability to post big totals even in difficult conditions.

Centuries and Fifties in PSL 2026

Player	100s	50s
Kusal Mendis	1	4
Fakhar Zaman	1	3
Babar Azam	1	-
Sahibzada Farhan	1	-
Steve Smith	1	-
Usman Khan	1	-
Rilee Rossouw	-	3
Sameer Minhas	-	3
Shamyl Hussain	-	3

Kusal Mendis leads all batters with one century and four fifties, showing a level of sustained production that no other player in PSL 2026 stats has matched. The list of century-makers is spread across six different players and five different teams, reflecting how competitive the batting has been at the top of the order throughout this season.

Top Wicket Takers in PSL 2026

Rank	Player	Team	M	Econ	W
1	Sufiyan Muqeem	Peshawar Zalmi	8	7.21	18
2	Shaheen Shah Afridi	Lahore Qalandars	9	7.72	14
3	Hasan Ali	Karachi Kings	8	9.14	13
4	Mohammad Amir	Pindiz	9	8.15	12
5	Peter Siddle	Multan Sultans	9	8.82	12

Sufiyan Muqeem (18 wickets, Econ: 7.21) 

Sufiyan Muqeem leads PSL 2026 bowling stats by a clear distance with 18 wickets from eight matches. His 7.21 economy in a high-scoring tournament underlines his ability to both take wickets and control the run rate, making him the single most impactful bowler in the competition.

Shaheen Shah Afridi (14 wickets, Econ: 7.72) 

Shaheen Shah Afridi sits second in PSL 2026 wicket takers with 14 scalps from nine matches. His powerplay threat and ability to swing the ball late have kept Lahore Qalandars competitive despite their inconsistent results.

Hasan Ali (13 wickets, Econ: 9.14) 

Hasan Ali features in PSL 2026 bowling stats with 13 wickets from eight matches. He continues to generate pace and reverse movement, providing Karachi Kings with consistent wicket-taking options across all phases of the innings.

Mohammad Amir (12 wickets, Econ: 8.15) 

Mohammad Amir's 12 wickets for a struggling Pindiz side speak volumes about his individual quality. Despite playing for the bottom team in the PSL 2026 points table, his performances have remained at a high standard throughout the tournament.

Peter Siddle (12 wickets, Econ: 8.82) 

Peter Siddle rounds out the top five in PSL 2026 bowling stats with 12 wickets for Multan Sultans. His experience and accuracy have added variety to a bowling attack that backs up Multan's explosive batting unit.

PSL 2026 Bowling Stats - Best Figures

Rank	Player	Team	O	Econ	BB
1	Shaheen Afridi	Lahore Qalandars	4	4.50	4/18
1	Asif Mehmood	Hyderabad Kingsmen	2	9.00	4/18
3	Iftikhar Ahmed	Peshawar Zalmi	4	5.25	4/21
4	Hasan Ali	Karachi Kings	4	6.75	4/27
5	Faisal Akram	Quetta Gladiators	4	7.75	4/31

Shaheen Afridi's best figures of 4/18 at an economy of 4.50 stand as the most economical four-wicket haul of PSL 2026. Iftikhar Ahmed's 4/21 for Peshawar Zalmi further reinforces why they lead the tournament with the best NRR in the competition. The presence of four-wicket hauls spread across five different bowlers shows that match-defining bowling performances have come from across the eight squads this season.

Conclusion

The Pakistan Super League 2026 stats paint the picture of a competition with one dominant frontrunner, a tightly contested middle pack, and two sides already facing early exits. 

Peshawar Zalmi are the team to beat. Their five-match winning streak, combined with the top two run scorers and the leading wicket taker in the tournament, gives them a structural advantage no other side has matched. Multan Sultans also remain dangerous with multiple players contributing across batting and bowling. 

The race for the remaining playoff spots is tight between Islamabad United, Hyderabad Kingsmen, Lahore Qalandars, and Karachi Kings, all locked on eight or nine points. As the league stage approaches its conclusion, the PSL 2026 stats make one thing clear. The individual rivalry between Kusal Mendis with the bat and Sufiyan Muqeem with the ball will define the final narrative of this season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is leading the PSL 2026 run charts?

Kusal Mendis of Peshawar Zalmi leads the PSL 2026 top run scorers list with 493 runs from eight innings at an average of 70.42. He also leads all batters with one century and four fifties.

Who has the most wickets in PSL 2026?

Sufiyan Muqeem of Peshawar Zalmi leads the PSL 2026 wicket takers list with 18 wickets from eight matches at an economy of 7.21. Shaheen Shah Afridi sits second with 14 wickets.

Which team is on top of the PSL 2026 points table?

Peshawar Zalmi lead the PSL 2026 team standings with 17 points from nine matches, eight wins and no losses, and an NRR of +2.645.

Who has the best strike rate in PSL 2026?

Usman Khan of Hyderabad Kingsmen holds the highest strike rate among century-makers at 214.89. Steve Smith of Multan Sultans leads among batters with 200-plus strike rates across multiple innings at 212.00.

Which bowler has the best economy rate in PSL 2026?

Shaheen Shah Afridi of Lahore Qalandars holds the best economy rate in a full bowling spell with 4.50 from four overs, which also produced the joint-best figures in the tournament of 4/18.