Top 5 leading run-scorers in the PSL

The much-anticipated third edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to kick off later this month and will witness a plethora of international stars taking part in the mega-event. The last two editions have garnered a lot of popularity with the upcoming season promising to be bigger than ever.

The tournament comes as an important development in Pakistan’s effort to revive international cricket in the nation. Countries have rejected touring the war-ravaged country after a terror attack on the Sri Lankan team.
While the majority of the PSL is played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the finale of season 2 took place in Lahore, Pakistan. And unlike its previous edition, season 3 will see the country host even the knockout stages of the tournament.

Thus with a lot of festivities in the offing, Pakistani cricket fanatics are waiting with baited breath for PSL 3 to kickoff. And ahead of the season, we take a recap of the top 5 run-scores in the league so far.

5. Ravi Bopara (England) – 488 runs

The English all-rounder finds a place amongst the top 5 run scorers in the PSL. With 448 runs at a stupendous strike rate of 120.43, Bopara will play a pivotal role in the Karachi Kings franchise going into season 3. His consistent form in limited-overs cricket coupled his medium-pace bowling makes him a useful weapon for any skipper.

He has been more consistent with a series of increasingly mature display and will be bringing in a lot of experience into the Karachi side. A talented, wristy stroke player, capable of opening the innings or batting in the middle order, the right-hander has successfully plied his trade in various T20 leagues all across the globe.