Babar, Mendis Eye Fakhar’s PSL Milestone Peshawar Zalmi’s Babar Azam and Kusal Mendis are on a historic trajectory in the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL), with their combined efforts threatening to break the record set by Fakhar Zaman. As of May 17, 2025, Mendis leads the individual run tally with 413, while Babar trails closely at 401, creating a significant gap between them and the rest of the competition. Their dominance has propelled Zalmi to the top of the points table, with 15 points from eight matches, and has sparked intense speculation about whether they can surpass Fakhar’s 588-run milestone from the 2021-22 season. Fakhar’s record, achieved during his tenure with Lahore Qalandars, remains a benchmark for batting excellence in the PSL. However, Zalmi’s near-certain qualification for the playoffs suggests at least five more matches are in store, providing the duo with ample opportunity to rewrite history. Babar, in particular, has entered a purple patch, averaging over 100 runs per innings, a testament to his composure and ability to deliver under pressure. Mendis, though slightly behind in average at just under 60, has been equally destructive, combining power with precision to dismantle opposition defenses. Their partnership has also contributed to Zalmi’s success, with the pair accumulating 557 runs together, including three century partnerships. This places them in contention for the highest partnership total in a single PSL season, currently held by Shan Masood and Mohammad Rizwan at 695. Meanwhile, the bowling department is witnessing its own battles, with Sufiyan Muqeem leading the wicket-taking charts at 17 scalps. Muqeem is on the verge of breaking Hasan Ali’s 25-wicket record, which has stood since the 2017-18 season.#babar_azam #fakhar_zaman #peshawar_zalmi #kusal_mendis #hbl_pakistan_super_league
