Top 5 wicket-takers in PSL

Bowling has been one of the biggest highlights of the Pakistan Super League since its inception. The PSL has earned a reputation as one of the toughest T20 leagues for batters, largely because of the high-quality fast bowlers and lethal spinners who dominate the tournament. Pakistan’s strength in fast bowling shines brightly in the PSL, with local stars like Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, and Mohammad Amir consistently delivering fiery spells. Spin bowling also plays a key role, especially on slower surfaces. In this article, we will take a look at the top wicket-takers in PSL history.

At number one we have Wahab Riaz with 113 wickets. Riaz has primarily played with Peshawar Zalmi, where he also served as captain for multiple seasons. The left-arm pacer is known for his express pace, aggressive mindset, and fiery spells in crunch moments. His death bowling skills and experience have made him a match-winner in the PSL.

Next up we have Hasan Ali with 108 wickets till date. Hasan started with Peshawar Zalmi, then moved to Islamabad United, and has recently played for Karachi Kings. Hasan is a right-arm fast bowler with a sharp bouncer, deceptive slower ball, and deadly accuracy and he’s been consistent in powerplays and death overs alike.

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At number three we have Shaheen Shah Afridi with 103 wickets. A one-club player for Lahore Qalandars and their captain, Afridi has lead them to back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2023. A left-arm fast bowler, famous for his swinging yorkers and lethal new-ball spells, Shaheen has been instrumental in Lahore’s rise as a powerhouse, often dismantling top orders early in the innings.

At number four we have finally have a spinner in the list with Shadab Khan with 91 wickets. Shadab is loyal to Islamabad United, where he also captains the side. A leg-spinning all-rounder, Shadab’s sharp googlies and flippers have foxed many batters. Apart from being a strike bowler in the middle overs, he’s also handy with the bat and an outstanding fielder, making him a complete T20 package. Last but not the least, we have Faheem Ashraf with 78 wickets. Faheem has only played with Islamabad United, where he has been a key all-rounder. A right-arm medium-fast bowler, known for swinging the ball and bowling tight lines, Faheem often operates in the powerplay and is very effective at taking early wickets.

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