Several bowlers have delivered record breaking spells in Pakistan Super League (PSL) history, with multiple six wicket hauls setting benchmarks for dominance across different seasons.
The best bowling figures in a single innings remain six wickets, achieved by four players representing different franchises between 2016 and 2025 editions of PSL.
Star England all-rounder Ravi Bopara recorded six wickets for 16 runs for Karachi Kings against Lahore Qalandars during the inaugural 2016 season in Sharjah in a league match.
Experienced Pakistani all-rounder Faheem Ashraf matched that performance with six wickets for 19 runs for Islamabad United against Lahore Qalandars in Karachi during 2019 in a league match.
Legendary Pakistani pacer Umar Gul claimed six wickets for 24 runs for Multan Sultans against Quetta Gladiators in Dubai during the 2018 season in a league match.
Usama Mir became the latest entrant with six wickets for 40 for Multan Sultans against Lahore Qalandars in 2024 during a league match there.
Five wicket performances have also shaped matches, including Shaheen Shah Afridi taking five for four and former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi taking five for seven in PSL matches.
Pakistan fast bowler Ihsanullah delivered five wickets for 20 runs for Multan Sultans against Quetta Gladiators during the 2023 season, marking his emergence in a league match there.
Here are the top 10 best bowling figures in an innings in the Pakistan Super League.
| Player | Bowling Figures | Team | Opposition | Year | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravi Bopara | 6/16 | Karachi Kings | Lahore Qalandars | 2016 | Sharjah |
| Faheem Ashraf | 6/19 | Islamabad United | Lahore Qalandars | 2019 | Karachi |
| Umar Gul | 6/24 | Multan Sultans | Quetta Gladiators | 2018 | Dubai (DICS) |
| Usama Mir | 6/40 | Multan Sultans | Lahore Qalandars | 2024 | Lahore |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | 5/4 | Lahore Qalandars | Multan Sultans | 2018 | Dubai (DICS) |
| Shahid Afridi | 5/7 | Peshawar Zalmi | Quetta Gladiators | 2016 | Sharjah |
| Mohammad Sami | 5/8 | Islamabad United | Karachi Kings | 2016 | Dubai (DICS) |
| Ihsanullah | 5/12 | Multan Sultans | Quetta Gladiators | 2023 | Multan |
| Rashid Khan | 5/20 | Lahore Qalandars | Peshawar Zalmi | 2021 | Abu Dhabi |
| Naseem Shah | 5/20 | Quetta Gladiators | Karachi Kings | 2022 | Karachi |
