HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) reached a significant milestone on Tuesday evening as it celebrated its 300th match, with the Quetta Gladiators defeating the Multan Sultans at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on
The moment was steeped in nostalgia, as Quetta also featured—and won—in the very first PSL match back on 4 February 2016 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Over the course of ten thrilling seasons, the HBL PSL has established itself as one of the leading T20 leagues globally, showcasing elite cricketing talent from around the world and delivering high-octane matches to millions of fans in Pakistan and abroad.
Among the league’s standout performers, Babar Azam has been a constant across all ten seasons, setting multiple records including most runs (3,621 in 96 matches), most half-centuries (34), most catches (49), and most fours (401).
Hasan Ali leads the all-time wicket charts with 121 wickets in 88 games.
England’s Jason Roy holds the record for the highest individual score (145 against Peshawar Zalmi in 2023), while Fakhar Zaman has hit the most sixes (117 in 90 matches).
The best individual bowling performance still belongs to Ravi Bopara, who took 6 for 16 in the inaugural season.
Mohammad Rizwan leads among wicket-keepers with 84 dismissals and 2,749 runs, while former Quetta skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed has captained the most matches (80) and secured the most wins as captain (38).
Veteran umpire Aleem Dar, who is set to retire at the end of this season, has officiated in a record 81 HBL PSL games.
Total matches played by each franchise in HBL PSL history:
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Peshawar Zalmi – 110
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Islamabad United – 105
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Karachi Kings – 101
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Lahore Qalandars – 100
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Quetta Gladiators – 98
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Multan Sultans – 86
Reflecting on the league’s journey, Salman Naseer, CEO of HBL PSL, remarked: “We are incredibly proud to have witnessed the 300th match of the HBL PSL. The league has never looked back since its 2016 launch, and its continued success is a testament to the quality of cricket, the passion of the fans, and the dedication of all those involved. I congratulate everyone who has played a part in this decade-long journey.”
As the HBL PSL continues to evolve, this milestone is not just a celebration of past success, but a marker of even greater heights yet to come.
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