Sufiyan Muqeem was crowned the Player of the Tournament at PSL 11 on May 3, 2026, at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. His outstanding performance as a mystery spinner was pivotal for Peshawar Zalmi.
Muqeem took 22 wickets in just 11 innings, boasting an impressive average of 14.40. He maintained an economy rate of 7.20 and a strike rate of 12.
His best bowling figures during the tournament were 4 for 32. This achievement significantly contributed to Peshawar Zalmi winning their second title by defeating the Hyderabad Kingsmen in the final.
Babar Azam also shone brightly, leading as the top run-scorer with 588 runs at an average of 73.50. He was awarded the Hanif Mohammad cap and recognized as the Best Batter of the Tournament.
Other notable awards included:
- Kusal Mendis named Wicketkeeper of the Tournament with 550 runs.
- Farhan Yousaf earned Fielder of the Tournament after taking 10 catches.
- Shadab Khan was honored as All-Rounder of the Tournament with 173 runs and 17 wickets.
- Hunain Shah was recognized as the best emerging player.
Sufiyan Muqeem expressed his joy, stating, “My individual performance was good, and so was the team’s.” He added, “It was written in the stars for me to be named the best bowler, and I’m very happy with it.”
As PSL continues to grow, further developments regarding player performances and future tournaments are anticipated.
