Amidst the unfolding drama of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024, the race for the prestigious Hanif Mohammad Cap, awarded to the highest run-scorer in a season, has intensified. The tournament features a compelling battle among multiple batters vying for the coveted honours. The heightened competition adds an extra layer of excitement to the ongoing PSL as prominent T20 stars aim to etch their names on the Green Cap.
Mohammad Rizwan, the captain of the Multan Sultans, concluded the previous PSL season as the highest run scorer. He had amassed an impressive 550 runs in 12 matches during the 2023 edition. As the current season progresses, Rizwan remains a potent contender, aiming to replicate his batting prowess and secure the coveted Hanif Mohammad Cap once again.
The PSL 2024 commenced on February 17 and is set to continue until March 18, encompassing a total of 34 matches over four weeks among six participating teams. Renowned T20 stalwarts such as Babar Azam, Rilee Rossouw, Reeza Hendricks, Dawid Malan, Alex Hales, Jason Roy and Rovman Powell are actively contributing to the fierce competition within the league.
Who leads the race of Hanif Mohammad Cap?
Noteworthy batting performances have already illuminated the current season, with Lahore Qalandars' Sahibzada Farhan smashing the first fifty of PSL 2024. He scored 57 off 36 balls against Islamabad United. Star batter Babar Azam has commenced his campaign with a magnificent century, while other players like Reeza Hendricks, Jason Roy, Saud Shakeel, Rassie van der Dussen, and Shadab Khan have showcased scintillating batting displays for their respective franchises.
As the battles on the field unfold, the quest for the Hanif Mohammad Cap remains a captivating subplot, intensifying the competition and elevating individual performances within the broader spectacle of PSL 2024. The upcoming matches promise to be crucial stages in determining which batter will emerge triumphant as the highest run scorer, leaving an indelible mark on the league's history.
Here is the full list of the leading run scorers in PSL 2024:
Player | Matches | Inns | Runs | Avg | Sr | 4s | 6s |
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Babar Azam | 6 | 6 | 330 | 66.00 | 150.68 | 35 | 7 |
Rassie van der Dussen | 6 | 6 | 300 | 75.00 | 157.07 | 21 | 12 |
Reeza Hendricks | 7 | 7 | 299 | 49.83 | 138.43 | 33 | 9 |
Mohammad Rizwan | 7 | 7 | 245 | 35.00 | 123.74 | 24 | 9 |
Sahibzada Farhan | 6 | 6 | 239 | 47.80 | 144.85 | 27 | 8 |
Agha Salman | 6 | 6 | 225 | 56.25 | 153.06 | 20 | 10 |
Usman Khan | 3 | 3 | 216 | 108.00 | 178.51 | 24 | 7 |
Colin Munro | 6 | 6 | 201 | 33.50 | 129.68 | 19 | 7 |
Jason Roy | 5 | 5 | 200 | 40.00 | 152.67 | 22 | 8 |
Kieron Pollard | 5 | 5 | 196 | 98.00 | 161.98 | 11 | 12 |