Top Wicket Takers in PSL- Pakistan Super League

Pakistan Super League has become one of the most famous domestic leagues in the nation. The league not just provides an opportunity to finest cricketers from home but also features international talents across the globe.

PSL isn’t all about explosive batting, it’s also a battleground for some of the most skilled bowlers in T20 cricket. Throughout the tournament history, PSL has witnessed incredible spells and match winning performances. Today in this article we will talk about the top wicket takers in the PSL.

List of Top Wicket Takers in the Pakistan Super League

Top 5 wicket takers in PSL history

Wahab Riaz*113 wickets

Riaz has topped the list of best wicket takers in PSL history with a total of 113 wickets in his name. Playing for the Peshawar Zalmi, Wahab has played a total of 88 matches and bowled 1973 balls with an economy of 7.79 and an average of 22.68 in his PSL career. Achieving his best bowling figure of 4/17 in the PSL 2021 season against Islamabad United, dismissing Paul Stirling, Asif Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Hasan Ali, he helped his team secure a 6-wicket win over United.

Hasan Ali* 109 wickets

Hasan has featured for many teams in the PSL history and achieved a feat of 109 wickets across all franchises. He has played a total of 83 matches and has 109 wickets under his belt. Bowling with an economy of 8.07 and an average of 23.15, Hasan has delivered his career’s best bowling figures of 4/15 twice in PSL. Once when he was playing with Karachi Kings in the PSL 2023, and another time when he featured for Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL 2018.

Shaheen Shah Afridi*105 wickets

Afridi, a renowned face of Pakistan cricket is not just ordinary cricketers in Men in Green. He has featured a total of 73 matches under Lahore Qalandars in the PSL history and gained a total of 105 wickets under his belt. While he is one of the top wicket takers of the PSL history, Shaheen has delivered his best Bowling figures of 5/4 in the PSL 2017-18 edition.

Shadab Khan *94 wickets

Shadab has been an important face of Islamabad United in the PSL’s history over the years. His best bowling performance came in the year 2021/22 season where he delivered an outstanding 5/28 leading his team to a crucial win against. Quetta Gladiators. Across all seasons, he has claimed a total of 94 wickets from 85 matches, with his bowling average of 24.84 and an economy rate of 7.68.

Faheem Ashraf *79 wickets

Known for his exceptional all-around capabilities, particularly with the ball, Faheem has been an incredible player for Islamabad United in the PSL. Throughout 74 PSL matches, Faheem has claimed 79 wickets with a bowling average of 25.31 and an economy rate of 8.51. His best performance came in the year in the 2018/19 season, where he took a remarkable 6/19, showcasing his ability to dominate with the ball.