The second week of PSL Season 11 was a absolute roller coaster, featuring explosive centuries, clinical bowling spells, and high-stakes all-round displays. Based on the match impact and statistical data from Week 2, here are the top 10 performances.
10. Iftikhar Ahmed (Peshawar Zalmi)
Performance: 4 Wickets for 21 Runs vs. Hyderabad Kingsmen
Known for his finishing with the bat, “Ifti Mania” took over with the ball this week. In a crucial clash against the Kingsmen, he ripped through the middle order, finishing with career-best PSL figures of 4/21. His spell was the turning point that allowed Zalmi to defend a modest total.
9. Sameer Minhas (Islamabad United)
Performance: 70 Runs (36 Balls) vs. Rawalpindiz
The emerging youngster continued his dream run. Against the Pindiz, he played a fearless knock of 70 off just 36 deliveries. His ability to clear the boundary at will provided United with the momentum needed to post a daunting total, earning him the Player of the Match award.
8. Shaheen Shah Afridi (Lahore Qalandars)
Performance: 4 Wickets for 18 Runs vs. Hyderabad Kingsmen
The Qalandars’ skipper was at his lethal best with the new ball. He dismantled the Kingsmen’s top order in a fierce opening spell, finishing with figures of 4/18. His economy of 4.50 in this match showed why he remains the premier fast bowler of the league.
7. Ashton Turner (Multan Sultans)
Performance: 28* Runs (16 Balls) & Leadership vs. Rawalpindiz
While the numbers might look small, the impact was massive. Turner played a calculated finisher’s role, remaining unbeaten to guide the Sultans home in a tricky chase. His Week 2 batting average sits at a staggering 129.00, proving his worth as a high-pressure specialist.
6. Faisal Akram (Multan Sultans)
Performance: 4 Wickets for 31 Runs vs. Islamabad United
The young left-arm spinner bamboozled a star-studded Islamabad United lineup. Taking 4/31, he accounted for key wickets just when United was looking to accelerate. His bravery in tossing the ball up against big hitters was the highlight of the Sultans’ bowling effort.
5. Hasan Ali (Karachi Kings)
Performance: 4 Wickets for 27 Runs vs. Peshawar Zalmi
The current Maroon Cap holder was relentless in Week 2. Against Zalmi, he used his variations perfectly to claim 4/27. He is currently averaging 9.50 per wicket this week, making him the most dangerous strike bowler in the tournament right now.
4. Shadab Khan (Islamabad United)
Performance: 69* Runs (39 Balls) & 3/23 vs. Quetta Gladiators
A true captain’s performance. Shadab excelled in both departments, scoring a rapid 69 not out to rescue the innings and then returning with the ball to take 3/23. His all-round dominance was the sole reason United stayed competitive in a high-scoring thriller.
3. Sameer Minhas (Islamabad United)
Performance: 82* Runs (46 Balls) vs. Quetta Gladiators
Higher up on the list for his second massive knock of the week. Sameer outdid himself against the Gladiators, smashing 82 off 46 balls*. With a Week 2 batting average of 90.00, he has firmly established himself as the tournament’s biggest breakout star.
2. Arafat Minhas (Multan Sultans)
Performance: All-round Consistency & 5 Wickets (Week Total)
Arafat has been the backbone of the Sultans’ success. This week, he maintained an incredible economy of 6.73 while picking up crucial wickets in every outing. His ability to bowl in the powerplay and the death, coupled with his handy lower-order batting, makes him the #1 ranked all-rounder of the week.
1. Sahibzada Farhan (Multan Sultans)
Performance: 106* Runs (61 Balls) vs. Rawalpindiz
The undisputed performance of the week. Farhan scored the first century of the week, a magnificent 106 not out. He dominated the Pindiz bowlers from ball one, hitting 17 sixes across his Week 2 appearances. Currently holding the Green Cap, his strike rate of 181.25 is the benchmark for openers this season.
