The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has completed 10 exciting years and has produced many unforgettable matches. Over the years, fans have seen explosive batting, record-breaking totals, and thrilling run chases. Quetta Gladiators currently hold the record for the Highest Team Score In PSL History. They scored 263/3 against Islamabad United in Rawalpindi on May 7, 2025, the biggest total ever in the tournament.
Only four teams have crossed the 250-run mark in PSL history, showing how rare such huge totals are in T20 cricket. Multan Sultans also hold the record for the highest successful run chase, chasing 244 against Peshawar Zalmi in 2023. Keep reading to explore the highest team scores in PSL history.
Top 11 PSL Highest Score Teams
Here is the list of the top 11 highest scores in PSL history.
| Team | Score | Run Rate | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quetta Gladiators | 263/3 | 13.15 | v Islamabad United | Rawalpindi | 7 May 2025 |
| Multan Sultans | 262/3 | 13.1 | v Quetta Gladiators | Rawalpindi | 11 Mar 2023 |
| Quetta Gladiators | 253/8 | 12.65 | v Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi | 11 Mar 2023 |
| Islamabad United | 251/5 | 12.55 | v Karachi Kings | Rawalpindi | 19 May 2025 |
| Islamabad United | 247/2 | 12.35 | v Peshawar Zalmi | Abu Dhabi | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Peshawar Zalmi | 246/3 | 12.30 | v Karachi Kings | Karachi | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Multan Sultans | 245/3 | 12.25 | v Quetta Gladiators | Lahore | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Multan Sultans | 244/6 | 12.73 | v Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Quetta Gladiators | 243/2 | 13.25 | v Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Islamabad United | 243/5 | 12.15 | v Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Peshawar Zalmi | 242/6 | 12.1 | v Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi | 10 Mar 2023 |
Quetta Gladiators 263/3 vs Islamabad United
Cricket history was created in Rawalpindi on May 7, 2025, as Quetta Gladiators batted first and scored 263 for 3, the highest total in PSL history. Rilee Rossouw led the attack with a brilliant 104 off 46 balls. Hasan Nawaz also played an amazing innings, remaining unbeaten on 100 from 45 balls. Both players added 134 runs in just 61 balls. They also became the first pair in PSL history to score centuries in the same innings.
When Islamabad United started the chase, Mohammad Amir struck early. He took three wickets in his first two overs and put United under pressure. Islamabad lost wickets quickly and struggled throughout the innings. They collapsed to 68 for 8 before getting all out for 154. Quetta Gladiators dominated the match and won comfortably by 109 runs.
Multan Sultans 262/3 vs Quetta Gladiators
Multan Sultans batted first against Quetta Gladiators and scored 262 for 3, the 2nd highest PSL total. Usman Khan played an unbelievable innings of 120 from just 43 balls. He also scored the fastest century in PSL history. Mohammad Rizwan gave the team a solid start with 55 runs.
Later, Tim David (43 off 25) and Kieron Pollard (23 off 14) finished strongly with an unbeaten 58-run partnership.
Quetta Gladiators tried their best during the chase. Martin Guptill attacked early and scored 37 from 13 balls. Omair Yousuf scored 67 while Iftikhar Ahmed added a quick 53. Both players built a strong 104-run partnership for the fourth wicket. However, Abbas Afridi turned the match with five wickets hall. Quetta reached 253 but still lost by 9 runs in a match that produced 515 runs.
Quetta Gladiators 253/8 vs Multan Sultans
On the same historic night, Quetta Gladiators also produced a remarkable fight. They tried to chase a massive target of 263 and reached 253 for 8 in an exciting contest. Jason Roy got out early, but the Gladiators did not give up. Martin Guptill attacked quickly and scored 37 from 13 balls.
Then Omair Yousuf and Iftikhar Ahmed took charge. They added 104 runs in just 57 balls and both scored impressive half-centuries. Their partnership kept the chase alive and excited the crowd. Fans believed Quetta could still win the match.
However, Abbas Afridi changed everything with a brilliant hat-trick. His wickets stopped Quetta’s momentum and sealed the game for Multan Sultans. Multan won the match by 9 runs in one of the most thrilling PSL games ever.
Islamabad United 251/5 vs Karachi Kings
Islamabad United, one of the most successful franchises in PSL history, delivered a powerful performance in the final league match of PSL 2025. Karachi Kings chose to field first, but the decision quickly backfired.
United’s opening pair started attacking from the beginning. Alex Hales smashed 88 from just 35 balls, while Sahibzada Farhan played a stylish innings of 73 from 41 balls.
Both players added a massive 153 runs for the first wicket in only 69 balls. Later, Shadab Khan played a quick cameo of 42 from 19 balls and helped the team reach 251 for 5.
Karachi Kings started well but soon struggled against United’s spin attack. Shadab Khan led the bowling and took four wickets. Karachi collapsed from 80 for 1 to 114 for 8. Abbas Afridi scored a late 34 but could not change the result. Islamabad United won the match by 79 runs and secured second place in the points table.
Islamabad United 247/2 vs Peshawar Zalmi
Islamabad United batted first and scored 247 for 2, the 5th highest PSL total. Usman Khawaja led the team brilliantly as the stand-in captain. He scored an unbeaten 105 from 56 balls. Colin Munro supported him with 48 from 28 balls at the top. Later, Asif Ali provided a strong finish. He smashed 43 from only 14 balls and pushed the total past 240.
Peshawar Zalmi responded with a strong chase. Kamran Akmal scored 53, Shoaib Malik hit 68, and Sherfane Rutherford added useful runs. Zalmi fought hard and reached 232 for 6. However, Islamabad United held their nerve and won the match by 15 runs.
Peshawar Zalmi 246/3 vs Karachi Kings
Peshawar Zalmi produced one of the most dominant batting performances in PSL history, posting a massive 246/3 against Karachi Kings in Match 17 at Karachi on April 9, 2026. The innings was powered by a brilliant century from Kusal Mendis, who scored 109 off just 52 balls and controlled the game from the start.
In response, Karachi Kings collapsed under pressure and were bowled out for just 87 in 16.1 overs. Zalmi secured a huge 159-run victory, making this one of the highest totals and biggest winning margins in PSL history.
Multan Sultans 245/3 vs Quetta Gladiators
Multan Sultans showed their strength at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium in February 2022. Batting first, they delivered a brilliant team performance, scoring 245 for 3. Shan Masood and Mohammad Rizwan started strongly and added 119 runs for the opening wicket. Both players scored excellent half-centuries.
After the strong start, Rilee Rossouw took control of the innings. He attacked the bowlers and blasted 71 runs from just 26 balls. His powerful hitting completely changed the pace of the game. Mohammad Rizwan remained unbeaten on 83 and guided the team to a huge total.
Quetta Gladiators struggled badly during the chase. They never looked comfortable against the bowling attack. The team collapsed for only 128 runs and suffered a heavy defeat.
Multan Sultans 244/6 vs Peshawar Zalmi
Peshawar Zalmi batted first and scored a strong 242 for 6. Babar Azam led the innings with a quick 73 while Saim Ayub scored 58. Both players built a huge opening partnership of 134 runs.
The total looked very challenging for Multan Sultans. However, Rilee Rossouw had other plans. Batting at number three, he played an extraordinary innings. He smashed the century in only 41 balls and finished with 121 from 51 deliveries.
Kieron Pollard supported him well and scored an important 52. Both players added 99 runs together, completely changing the match. Multan Sultans chased the target successfully and won by four wickets with five balls remaining. The match produced 487 runs and 32 sixes, both records in PSL history.
Quetta Gladiators 243/2 vs Peshawar Zalmi
One match perfectly captured the excitement of PSL 2023 in Rawalpindi. Peshawar Zalmi batted first and scored an impressive 240 for 2. Saim Ayub played aggressively and scored 74 from 34 balls. Babar Azam then delivered a brilliant innings of 115 from 65 balls. Together, they built a huge opening partnership of 162 runs.
A target of 241 looked very difficult. Then Jason Roy produced one of the greatest PSL innings ever. The England opener played fearless cricket and smashed an unbeaten 145 from only 63 balls.
Mohammad Hafeez supported him with a calm 41. Both players added an unbroken 97-run partnership. Quetta Gladiators chased the target in just 18.2 overs and won by eight wickets with 10 balls remaining.
Islamabad United 243/5 vs Peshawar Zalmi
Sahibzada Farhan delivered a powerful performance while opening for Islamabad United in PSL 2025. Batting first, he scored a brilliant 106 from 52 balls. His century included 13 fours and 5 sixes, laying the foundation for a big total. Colin Munro supported him with 40 from 27 balls.
Both players added 138 runs for the first wicket and gave United full control of the match. Later, Salman Agha, Jason Holder, and Ben Dwarshuis added quick runs and pushed the score to 243 for 5.
Peshawar Zalmi struggled badly during the chase. Their top order collapsed early, losing three wickets for only 26 runs. Mohammad Haris fought alone with a strong 87 from 47 balls. However, he did not receive enough support from the other batters. Imad Wasim took three wickets and helped bowl Zalmi out for 141. Islamabad United won the match by 102 runs.
Peshawar Zalmi 242/6 vs Multan Sultans
Peshawar Zalmi played excellent cricket that evening in Rawalpindi but still lost the match. Batting first, they produced a strong team performance, scoring 242 for 6. Babar Azam led the attack with a fast 73 from 39 balls. Saim Ayub also played well and scored 58 from 33 balls. Both players built a powerful opening partnership.
Later, Mohammad Haris smashed 35 from just 11 balls while Tom Kohler-Cadmore added 38 from 18 balls. Their quick runs pushed Zalmi to a massive total.
However, Multan Sultans responded with an incredible chase. Rilee Rossouw played one of the greatest innings in PSL history and led the chase brilliantly. Multan successfully reached the target and won the match by four wickets with five balls remaining. Despite posting the tenth-highest total in PSL history, Zalmi still finished on the losing side.
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Conclusion: Quetta Gladiators Scored the Highest Ever Score in PSL
Quetta Gladiators has scored the highest ever PSL total with 263/3, followed by Multan Sultans’ 262/3 and Quetta Gladiators’ 253/8 among the top scores in league history. In the top 11 PSL highest team totals, Quetta Gladiators appear three times, Islamabad United three times, and Multan Sultans three times, showing how these teams have dominated high-scoring matches.
