PSL 2025 Powerplay Records: Highest Scores, Best Bowlers & Match-Winning Starts
The Powerplay (overs 1-6) in PSL is where matches are often won or lost. Explosive batting or tight bowling in these first six overs sets the tone for the innings. In PSL 2025, teams have taken powerplay aggression to new levels. Here’s a breakdown of the most explosive stats, records, and key performances from this season.
🏏 Top 5 Highest Powerplay Scores in PSL 2025
(Teams that dominated early)
| Team | Score | Opponent | Venue | Key Performer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahore Qalandars | 72/1 | Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium | Fakhar Zaman (45 off 18) |
| Multan Sultans | 68/0 | Quetta Gladiators | Multan Cricket Stadium | Mohammad Rizwan (50* off 20) |
| Islamabad United | 65/2 | Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi | Alex Hales (38 off 14) |
| Karachi Kings | 63/1 | Lahore Qalandars | National Stadium | James Vince (40 off 16) |
| Quetta Gladiators | 59/3 | Multan Sultans | Karachi | Jason Roy (33 off 12) |
Key Takeaway: Lahore Qalandars hold the highest Powerplay score (72/1) this season, thanks to Fakhar Zaman’s explosive start.
🔥 Best Powerplay Bowlers in PSL 2025
(Economy rates under 6.0!)
| Player | Team | Wickets | Economy | Best Spell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | Lahore Qalandars | 9 | 5.2 | 3/12 vs Karachi |
| Mohammad Wasim Jr | Islamabad United | 7 | 5.5 | 2/10 vs Multan |
| Naseem Shah | Islamabad United | 6 | 5.8 | 2/14 vs Quetta |
| Haris Rauf | Lahore Qalandars | 5 | 6.0 | 2/18 vs Peshawar |
| Abbas Afridi | Multan Sultans | 4 | 5.9 | 1/9 vs Karachi |
Standout Performer: Shaheen Afridi dominates with 9 wickets at 5.2 economy—proving why he’s the best Powerplay bowler in PSL.
💥 Most Aggressive Powerplay Batters (Strike Rate 180+)
| Player | Team | Runs | Strike Rate | Best Innings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman | Lahore Qalandars | 210 | 192.6 | 45 (18) vs Karachi |
| Mohammad Rizwan | Multan Sultans | 185 | 185.0 | 50* (20) vs Quetta |
| Jason Roy | Quetta Gladiators | 172 | 188.9 | 33 (12) vs Multan |
| Alex Hales | Islamabad United | 160 | 182.8 | 38 (14) vs Peshawar |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Karachi Kings | 155 | 180.2 | 42 (16) vs Lahore |
King of Powerplay: Fakhar Zaman’s 192.6 SR makes him the most dangerous batter in the first six overs.
🎯 Key Powerplay Trends in PSL 2025
Teams batting first average 55+ in Powerplay (compared to 48 in 2024).
Spinners are being attacked more – 65% of Powerplay runs come against pace.
Wicketkeepers dominate – Rizwan, Gurbaz, and Azam Khan have the best strike rates.
🏆 Best Powerplay Strategy for Fantasy Cricket
Pick openers from Lahore & Multan (high-scoring teams).
Bowlers to choose: Shaheen, Naseem, Wasim Jr (economy under 6).
Avoid: Middle-order batters who don’t face Powerplay balls.
❓ PSL Powerplay Records: FAQs
Q: What’s the highest Powerplay score in PSL history?
A: 78/1 by Multan Sultans (2023) vs Quetta Gladiators.
Q: Who has the best Powerplay bowling figures?
A: Mohammad Amir (3/4) for Karachi Kings in 2020.
Q: Which team has the worst Powerplay record in 2025?
A: Peshawar Zalmi (Avg: 42/3).
