According to Beyond Time News, Pakistan star batter Babar Azam has been named captain of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 Team of the Tournament after an outstanding season both as a player and a leader for Peshawar Zalmi.
The selection was made after the conclusion of PSL 11, which featured top performances from players across all franchises.
Babar Azam Leads Star-Studded XI
Babar Azam delivered a brilliant season with the bat. He scored 588 runs and also led Peshawar Zalmi to a title-winning campaign.
He hit two centuries during the tournament and matched the record for most runs in a single PSL season. His consistent performances earned him the Hanif Mohammad Cap as the leading run scorer.
He also guided Zalmi as captain to their first title in several seasons.
Strong Representation from All Franchises
The PSL 11 Team of the Tournament includes top performers from multiple teams:
- Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam, Kusal Mendis, Sufyan Moqim
- Hyderabad Kingsmen: Usman Khan, Hassan Khan, Hunain Shah
- Lahore Qalandars: Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Islamabad United: Shadab Khan, Richard Gleeson
- Multan Sultans: Shan Masood
- Quetta Gladiators: Hasan Nawaz (12th player)
The team reflects a mix of powerful batting, sharp bowling, and all-round performances throughout the season.
Top Performers Shine in PSL 11
Kusal Mendis impressed with 550 runs, including a century and multiple half-centuries. He also contributed behind the stumps with several dismissals.
Sufyan Moqim stood out as one of the best bowlers. He took 22 wickets with impressive economy and control. He also earned player and best bowler awards.
Fakhar Zaman continued his strong PSL record with over 400 runs, while Shaheen Shah Afridi led the pace attack with 16 wickets.
Shadab Khan delivered an all-round performance with both bat and ball. He scored runs at a fast strike rate and picked up 17 wickets, earning praise for his balance as a player.
Richard Gleeson also impressed with his economical bowling and early breakthroughs.
Key Contributions from Other Players
Usman Khan finished among the top run scorers with consistent batting performances, including a century.
Shan Masood anchored Multan Sultans’ batting with strong average and strike rate numbers.
Hunain Shah made a major impact with 17 wickets, becoming one of the standout emerging bowlers of the season.
Hasan Khan also contributed with both bat and ball, adding value in crucial matches.
Hasan Nawaz Named 12th Player
Quetta Gladiators’ Hasan Nawaz was selected as the 12th player after scoring nearly 300 runs, including two half-centuries.
Read more:Babar’s Century Powers Zalmi Into PSL Final
Emerging Team Highlights Young Talent
The Emerging Team of the Tournament showcased rising stars in Pakistan cricket.
Islamabad United’s Sameer Minhas led the batting with a strong run tally and aggressive strike rate.
Peshawar Zalmi’s Farhan Yousuf and Ali Raza also stood out, with Raza taking a rare hat-trick during the season.
The bowling unit featured Ubaid Shah, Mohammad Ismail, and Hunain Shah, forming a strong young pace attack.
Wicketkeeper-batter Mirza Saad Baig and all-rounder Saad Masood also added depth to the squad.
Conclusion
PSL 11 highlighted a mix of experienced stars and rising talent. Babar Azam’s leadership and consistent batting earned him the captaincy of the Team of the Tournament.
The lineup reflects a highly competitive season, with standout performances from players across all franchises.
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