In the 10 years of PSL, the league has seen many dramatic batting collapses. Lahore Qalandars have the record for the lowest team total in PSL history. They once bowled out at 59 runs against Peshawar Zalmi. They appear four times in this list, which is the most by any team in the top 13.
Behind them, Quetta Gladiators appear three times, while Islamabad United and Multan Sultans are also on the list. Even the league’s most successful teams, Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars, are also in this list. Let’s have a look at the top 10 lowest scores in the Pakistan Super League.
Top 13 Lowest Team Totals in PSL History
Here are the top 13 lowest scores in PSL history.
| Team | Score | Run Rate | Opposition | Ground | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahore Qalandars | 59 | 5.7 | Peshawar Zalmi | Dubai (DICS) | Lost |
| Quetta Gladiators | 73 | 6 | Multan Sultans | Abu Dhabi | Lost |
| Lahore Qalandars | 76 | 5.24 | Multan Sultans | Lahore | Lost |
| Lahore Qalandars | 78 | 5.14 | Peshawar Zalmi | Dubai (DICS) | Lost |
| Islamabad United | 82 | 5.34 | Karachi Kings | Sharjah | Lost |
| Karachi Kings | 87 | 5.38 | Peshawar Zalmi | Karachi | lost |
| Multan Sultans | 89 | 5.23 | Quetta Gladiators | Lahore | Lost |
| Lahore Qalandars | 89 | 5.86 | Multan Sultans | Abu Dhabi | Lost |
| Quetta Gladiators | 90 | 5.45 | Peshawar Zalmi | Lahore | Lost |
| Islamabad United | 90 | 6.5 | Lahore Qalandars | Lahore | Lost |
| Lahore Qalandars | 97 | 5.70 | Peshawar Zalmi | Karachi | lost |
| Quetta Gladiators | 98/9 | 4.9 | Lahore Qalandars | Lahore | Lost |
| Lahore Qalandars | 100 | 5.40 | Islamabad United | Karachi | lost |
Lahore Qalandars: 59 Against Peshawar Zalmi
Lahore Qalandars have the record for the lowest score in PSL history, just 59 all out against Peshawar Zalmi in Dubai in 2017. Batting first, Qalandars struggled from the start as Zalmi’s fast bowlers destroyed the batting line-up. Fakhar Zaman was the top scorer with 33, and Mohammad Rizwan was the only other player to reach double digits with 11. The team was all out in only 10.2 overs.
Wahab Riaz, Hasan Ali, and Chris Jordan led the bowling attack and took wickets quickly. Zalmi’s chase of 60 was not easy either; they lost 7 wickets but still won by 3 wickets with 18 balls left. Yasir Shah was Player of the Match with 4 for 7.
Quetta Gladiators: 73 Against Multan Sultans
Shan Masood played a great innings of 73, and Imran Tahir bowled brilliantly with 3 for 7, helping Multan Sultans win by 110 runs and knock Quetta Gladiators out of the PSL 2021 playoffs. Multan scored 183 for 5, with Masood (73 off 42) and Johnson Charles (47) giving a strong start.
During the chase, Quetta were all out for just 73 after being 27 for 1. Chasing 184 was always tough, and this collapse showed how poor their season was. Imran Tahir took 3 for 7, and Imran Khan took 2 for 13, to help their team by 110 runs.
Lahore Qalandars: 76 Against Multan Sultans
Multan Sultans reached the PSL 2023 final for the third time in a row after bowling out Lahore Qalandars for only 76 in the Qualifier. Multan scored 160 for 5, with Kieron Pollard hitting 57 off 34 balls with six sixes.
In the 2nd inning, Sheldon Cottrell and Haris Rauf also took 3 wickets, finishing the innings in just 76 runs. This was the lowest PSL score in Pakistan and the third-lowest overall at that time. Pollard was Player of the Match.
Lahore Qalandars: 78 Against Peshawar Zalmi
This was another poor performance for Lahore against Peshawar Zalmi. Batting first in Dubai, they kept losing wickets and never built a strong innings. Hasan Ali bowled with great pace, and Wahab Riaz finished the lower order.
No batter played well, and the team was all out for 78 in 15.1 overs. In reply, Zalmi scored 81 for 3 in 10.1 overs and won by seven wickets.
Islamabad United: 82 Against Karachi Kings
This was a big surprise in PSL history. Islamabad United, the defending champions, needed only 127 runs to win the 2017 Eliminator in Sharjah but failed badly. Karachi bowlers, especially Imad Wasim and Usama Mir, bowled very well.
Islamabad were all out for 82 in 15.2 overs. Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim, and Usama Mir took three wickets each. This was Islamabad’s lowest score and the second-lowest at that time. Karachi’s captain Kumar Sangakkara praised the team effort.
Karachi Kings: 87 vs Peshawar Zalmi
Karachi Kings registered one of the lowest totals in PSL history after being bowled out for just 87 against Peshawar Zalmi. Chasing a massive target, the batting lineup never settled and lost wickets at regular intervals.
There was no meaningful partnership in the innings, and the required run rate kept climbing. The pressure forced batters into risky shots, leading to a complete collapse and a one-sided defeat.
Multan Sultans: 89 Against Quetta Gladiators
Quetta Gladiators defeated Multan Sultans with a huge 10-wicket win in Lahore on 29 April 2025. After bowling Multan out for 89, they chased the target in just 6.5 overs.
Khurram Shahzad took 4 for 23, Mohammad Wasim took 2 for 18, and Faheem Ashraf took 2 for 21. Mohammad Rizwan scored 44 not out and became the first player to carry his bat in PSL. Saud Shakeel (42*) and Finn Allen (45*) finished the chase quickly. Khurram Shahzad was Player of the Match.
Lahore Qalandars: 89 Against Multan Sultans
Just two days after Quetta’s collapse in PSL 2021, Lahore Qalandars also performed poorly against Multan. Multan scored 169 for 8 after being invited to bat first.
Lahore needed a good start but were all out for 89, losing by 80 runs. The top order failed, and wickets kept falling, and they lost their 5 wickets at just 52 runs. Multan’s bowlers stayed strong throughout the match and bowled their opposition out at 89 runs. This loss ended Lahore’s chances of reaching the playoffs.
Quetta Gladiators: 90 Against Peshawar Zalmi
In the final of PSL 2017, Quetta Gladiators collapsed to just 90 against Peshawar Zalmi and lost the match by 58 runs. In the 1st inning, Peshawar scored 148/6, which seemed like a low par score, but their bowlers were all over the opposition throughout the inning.
Mohammad Asghar took 3 for 16, while Hasan Ali and Wahab Riaz took 2 wickets each. Quetta’s top order failed badly. Sarfaraz Ahmed and Sean Ervine scored in the twenties, but it was not enough.
Islamabad United: 90 Against Lahore Qalandars
Lahore Qalandars defeated Islamabad United by 110 runs in a 2023 match. Lahore scored 200/7 in their 20-over quota without any individual half-century.
Target was daunting and Islamabad United struggled and got out at just 90 runs. Their highest scorer was Gurbaz who scored 23 runs with the helo of 2 fours and 1 six. David Wiese took three wickets, and Rashid Khan bowled very well with 2/8 for Lahore Qalandars. Islamabad’s middle order collapsed under pressure and handled their biggest defeat.
Lahore Qalandars: 97 vs Peshawar Zalmi
Lahore Qalandars struggled badly against Peshawar Zalmi, managing only 97 in their innings. The top order failed to provide a solid start, which put immediate pressure on the middle order.
Wickets kept falling at crucial moments, preventing any recovery. With no batter able to anchor the innings, the team ended with a below-par total and a comfortable loss.
Quetta Gladiators: 98/9 Against Lahore Qalandars
Quetta Gladiators lost their fourth straight match in PSL 2020 against Lahore. They struggled on a spin-friendly pitch and could score only 98 for 9. Their highest scorer was Sohail Khan’s 32 off 35.
Samit Patel was outstanding, taking 4 wickets for just 5 runs. Shaheen Shah Afridi also gave away early breakthroughs and went for 2/20. Lahore chased the target in 11.5 overs and won by 8 wickets.
Lahore Qalandars: 100 vs Islamabad United
In another low-scoring outing, Lahore Qalandars were restricted to 100 against Islamabad United. The innings showed brief signs of stability early on, but the scoring rate remained slow throughout.
The middle and lower orders could not accelerate when needed, and boundaries were hard to come by. As a result, the total was never competitive, leading to yet another defeat.
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Conclusion: Lahore Qalandars Scored 59/10, the Lowest Ever Score in PSL History
The Pakistan Super League has witnessed several dramatic batting collapses over the years, with the lowest total still being Lahore Qalandars’ 59 all out against Peshawar Zalmi in 2017. This remains the lowest score ever recorded in PSL history.
Lahore Qalandars feature multiple times on this list, followed by teams like Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United, highlighting recurring struggles in certain seasons. These low totals show how quickly a T20 innings can fall apart when early wickets are lost and pressure builds.
