Lahore Qalandars opening batter Fakhar Zaman became only the second batter in Pakistan Super League (PSL) history to reach 3,000 runs, following Babar Azam.
The left-handed opener has scored 3,012 runs in 98 innings, including 23 half-centuries and two centuries, maintaining a strike rate of 142, demonstrating aggressive, effective batting throughout the league.
Babar Azam remains the highest run-scorer in PSL history, accumulating 3,792 runs from 100 matches, including two centuries and 36 half-centuries, maintaining a remarkable strike rate.
Other prolific performers include Mohammad Rizwan with 2,770 runs, Shoaib Malik with 2,350 runs, and Rilee Rossouw with 2,287 runs, contributing significantly to their teams across multiple PSL seasons.
| Player | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | 100 | 3,792 | 44.61 | 127.50 | 2 | 36 |
| Fakhar | 98* | 3,012 | 31.37 | 142.00 | 2 | 23 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 93 | 2,770 | 42.61 | 128.95 | 2 | 21 |
| Shoaib Malik | 93 | 2,350 | 33.09 | 127.78 | 0 | 15 |
| RR Rossouw | 95 | 2,287 | 32.21 | 146.22 | 3 | 10 |
Fakhar Zaman’s record-breaking start, supported effectively by opening partner Mohammad Naeem, provided Lahore Qalandars a strong and flamboyant beginning in PSL 11, reaching 83 without loss in eight overs.
The 35-year-old Fakhar acted as the main aggressor of the partnership, scoring an unbeaten 46 runs from 31 balls, including nine well-timed and precise boundaries.
Meanwhile, Mohammad Naeem contributed steadily alongside Fakhar, remaining 30 not out from 18 deliveries, rotating strike effectively, and complementing the opener’s attacking style to maintain an unbroken partnership.
