Pakistan Super League is one of the best t20 leagues around the world. Super League has its own attraction when it comes to offering both batting and bowling talents. Shaheen Afridi is a pure bowling talent recognized worldwide, whereas Babar is the Super League’s product in the field of batting. Since PSL offers more bowling talent, there are greater chances for bowlers to take five wickets haul in PSL innings.
As a result, five-wicket hauls are significant in the game, and this bowler’s brilliance fully decides the outcome. The side whose bowler has a five-wicket haul often wins most games. If the situation reverses, it would be seen as unusual and might cause an upset in the match.
| Sr.No | Player | Team | 5 Wicket Haul | Versue | Season | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Shaheen Shah Afridi | LQ | 02 | MS, PZ | 2018, 2023 | Dubai, Lahore |
| 02 | Ravi Bopara | KK | 01 | LQ | 12 Feb 2016 | Sharjah |
| 03 | Faheem Ashraf | IU | 01 | LQ | 09 Mar 2019 | Karachi |
| 04 | Mohammad Sami | IU | 01 | KK | 20 Feb 2016 | Dubai |
| 05 | Naseem Shah | QG | 01 | KK | 29 Jan 2020 | Karachi |
| 06 | Rashid Khan | LQ | 01 | PZ | 10 Jun 2021 | Abu Dahabi |
| 07 | Shadab Khan | IU | 01 | QG | 03 Feb 2022 | Karachi |
| 08 | Shahid Afridi | PZ | 01 | QG | 14 Feb 2016 | Sharjah |
| 09 | Umar Gul | MS | 01 | QG | 07 Mar 2018 | Dubai |
| 10 | Ihsaullah | MS | 01 | QG | 15 Feb 2023 | Multan |
Five Wickets Haul in PSL 2016:
Only two bowlers took 5 wicket hauls in PSL 2016, which are as follows.
Ravi Bopara
He took the first five-wicket haul of PSL in 2016 for Karachi Kings. He ended the match with six wickets for sixteen runs and was awarded player of the match for delivering best bowling figure in PSL. Due to his superb Performance, Karachi Kings won the match by 27 runs.
Muhammad Sami
Sami took the second five-wicket haul in PSL 2016 and was announced as the player of the match for his 5 wickets on 08 runs in 04 overs. This was the first-ever five-wicket haul for Islamabad United and the only five-wicket haul for Muhammad Sami’s PSL career. As a result, United won that match by a big margin.
Shahid Afridi
Lala was the third five-wicket taker in PSL 2016, where he showed his outstanding performance with the ball. He just leaked 07 runs and took 05 wickets in four overs for Peshawar Zalmi. As a result, Zalmi won this match against Quetta Gladiators by 08 wickets.
Five Wickets Haul in PSL 2018:
Here are the players who took five-wicket hauls in PSL 2018.
Shaheen Afridi
Shaheen Afridi is one of the leading wicket taker in PSL. In 2018, he was brutal and took a five-wicket haul in the league. He took 05 wickets in just 4 runs in his 3.4-over spell; this was a magical inning for Afridi, which resulted in Qalandar’s win against Multan Sultans.
Umar Gul
Gul was the second five-wicket taker in PSL 2018. Overall, he took 06 wickets for 24 runs in four overs of his innings. He was announced as a player of the match and helped in winning the match against Multan Sultans.
Five Wickets Haul in PSL 2019:
Only one player took 05 wicket haul in PSL 2019.
Faheem Ashraf
Faheem Ashraf took the only 05 wicket haul for Islamabad United in PSL 2019. Overall, he took 06 wickets for 19 runs in this match in his 04 overs. Faheem was one of the best bowlers of this season and impressed everyone with his performance in PSL.
Five Wickets Haul in PSL 2020
Only one bowler took 05 wickets in PSL 05 in the 2020 season, and he was Naseem Shah.
Naseem Shah
Naseem Shah was the only 05 wicket-taker in PSL 2020 for Quetta Gladiators in a match versus Karachi Kings. Overall, he took 05 wickets for 20 runs in 04 overs. Due to his superb performance, Quetta Gladiators won that match very easily.
Five Wicket Hauls in PSL 2021
Rashid Khan
The leg-spin master was the only five-wicket taker in the PSL 2021 season. He took 05 wickets for 20 runs for Lahore Qalandars in a match against Quetta Gladiators. Due to his excellent performance, Lahore Qalandars won that match by 10 runs, and he was announced as the player of the match.
Five Wicket Hauls in PSL 2022:
Shadab Khan became the only and third five-wicket haul taker for Islamabad United in PSL 07, the most by any PSL team so far.
Shadab Khan
took the third five-wicket haul for Islamabad United in a match in PSL 07 (2022). He took 05 wickets and leaked 28 runs in four overs. Due to his performance with the ball, United won that match by a huge margin.
Five Wickets Haul in PSL 2023
Three bowlers have taken five wickets haul in PSL 2023. Ihsanullah and Abbas Afridi from Multan Sultans and Shaheen Shah Afridi from Lahore Qalandars get five-wicket in a match in PSL 8.
- Ahsanullah from Multan Sultans is the first bowler to take five-wicket haul in PSL 2023. He did this against Quetta Gladiators on Feb 15.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi takes 5 wicket haul against Peshawar Zalmi at Lahore.
- Abbas Afridi took five wickets against QG by conceding 47 runs in four overs.
FAQ’s
Which Bowler has taken the first five-wicket haul in PSL?
Ravi Bopara took the first-ever five-wicket haul in PSL for Karachi Kings in a match versus Lahore Qalandars at Sharjah.
Which Team has the most five-wicket hauls in PSL?
The answer is Islamabad United which has 03 five wicket hauls in the PSL. how many teams have five wicket hauls;
How many 5 wicket haul in PSL?
There are 09 five wicket hauls in PSL history so far. All of these are taken both by spin and fast bowlers but fast bowlers are in majority.
