Peshawar Zalmi star batter Kusal Mendis has created history in the Pakistan Super League by becoming the first overseas player to score 500 runs in a single season.
The explosive opener achieved this milestone during PSL 11, where he has amassed 500 runs in just 9 matches and 9 innings. He is currently averaging an impressive 62.50 with a remarkable strike rate of 170.64.
His outstanding campaign also includes four half-centuries and one century, making him one of the standout performers of the tournament and a key player for Peshawar Zalmi this season.
Kusal Mendis is currently the leading run-scorer of PSL 11, placing himself at the forefront of the race for the tournament’s top batting honor as the playoffs approach.
The Peshawar Zalmi opener has been in sensational form throughout the season, delivering consistent performances that have played a major role in his team’s campaign.
Close behind him is his captain, Babar Azam, who has also enjoyed an outstanding season. The Peshawar Zalmi skipper has scored 485 runs in 9 matches, including three half-centuries and one century, while maintaining an impressive average of 80.83 and a strike rate of 141.39.
With both batters in exceptional form, Peshawar Zalmi will head into the playoffs with strong momentum and one of the most dangerous batting lineups in the tournament.
Most Runs in PSL 11
| Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kusal Mendis | Peshawar Zalmi | 9 | 500 | 62.50 | 170.64 | 1 | 4 | 45 | 22 |
| Babar Azam | Peshawar Zalmi | 9 | 485 | 80.83 | 141.39 | 1 | 3 | 48 | 11 |
| Fakhar Zaman | Lahore Qalandars | 8 | 401 | 57.28 | 151.89 | 1 | 4 | 48 | 12 |
| Steve Smith | Multan Sultans | 10 | 367 | 36.70 | 163.11 | 1 | 2 | 37 | 18 |
| Sahibzada Farhan | Multan Sultans | 9 | 365 | 45.62 | 168.98 | 1 | 2 | 31 | 23 |
With Peshawar Zalmi securing a place in the playoffs, the battle between Kusal Mendis and Babar Azam has emerged as one of the biggest storylines of the knockout stage, with both players still in strong contention to finish as PSL 11’s highest run-scorer.
Peshawar Zalmi are scheduled to face Islamabad United in the first playoff on April 27 at National Stadium Karachi. The winner of this clash will qualify directly for the final, while the losing team will get another opportunity through the Eliminator.
In the Eliminator, the defeated side will face the winner of the second playoff between Multan Sultans and Hyderabad Kingsmen, setting up a thrilling race to the final.
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