Pakistan Super League has become the most exciting T20 cricket tournament where fireworks with the bat illuminate the country's grounds on a day-to-day basis. Match-winning batting performances in the PSL have been witnessing from the start that have pushed the bar of batting in the shortest format to unprecedented heights. From Sultans' 262 demolition of Gladiators to the exhilarating rescues of Zalmi, these large scores are cricket at its very best and at its most engrossing when it's been at its best. The league's penchant for delivering high-scoring encounters is no accident, it is a reflection of the batting talent on offer, the manner in which batting pitches at Rawalpindi do, and the aggressive T20 style that encourages hard-hitting intent from the very first word. As we stroll through the most productive team scores in PSL history, we do not only find mere numerical milestones but legendary moments etched in the annals of the tournament and had kept cricket fans all over the globe enthralled. Top 10 Highest Team Totals in PSL History Rank Team Score Overs RR Opposition Ground Result Match Date 1 Sultans 262/3 20.0 13.10 v Gladiators Rawalpindi Won 11 Mar 2023 2 Gladiators 253/8 20.0 12.65 v Sultans Rawalpindi Lost 11 Mar 2023 3 United 247/2 20.0 12.35 v Zalmi Abu Dhabi Won 17 Jun 2021 4 Sultans 245/3 20.0 12.25 v Gladiators Lahore Won 18 Feb 2022 5 Sultans 244/6 19.1 12.73 v Zalmi Rawalpindi Won 10 Mar 2023 6 Gladiators 243/2 18.2 13.25 v Zalmi Rawalpindi Won 8 Mar 2023 7 United 243/5 20.0 12.15 v Zalmi Rawalpindi Won 14 Apr 2025 8 Zalmi 242/6 20.0 12.10 v Sultans Rawalpindi Lost 10 Mar 2023 9 Qalandars 241/3 20.0 12.05 v Zalmi Lahore Won 26 Feb 2023 10 Zalmi 240/2 20.0 12.00 v Gladiators Rawalpindi Lost 8 Mar 2023 Top 10 Highest Team Totals in PSL History Detailed Analysis Multan Sultans Image Source : PSL The Multan Sultans signed their name into PSL records with a spectacular 262/3 against the Quetta Gladiators back in March of 2023. That great effort in Rawalpindi, led by run-starving opener Usman Khan's 120 off only 43 deliveries, is PSL's largest total to this day. A century of their own, in the form of record-breaking 12 sixes included, courtesy of Khan's effort was followed by the classy 55 of captain Mohammad Rizwan. The Sultans' demolition work saw them hitting at a phenomenal rate of 13.10 runs per ball to overwhelm their hosts with a furious barrage of boundary shots. The most impressive aspect of the performance is that it was achieved in an unusually high-scoring game where the two teams put on a total of over 500 runs—bepisitive proof, in itself, of Rawalpindi as batting paradise. Also Read | Uncapped Players Who Shined in the First Week of IPL 2025 Quetta Gladiators Image Source : PCB That same game in which the PSL record highest aggregate was seen, Quetta Gladiators responded with a flamboyant 253/8—a total which would be cataclysmic on any other day.Martin Guptill's 117 off 67 deliveries, itself a record-breaking score, was the platform for their effortless chase, ably complemented by Jason Roy's 42-ball destruction. Although losing by nine runs at the close, the resilience of the Gladiators registered the second-largest PSL rating of 12.65 per rate. The thriller game that was played on March 11, 2023, very well described T20 cricket's narrow margins; not even a gargantuan total of 253 could be sure of the win. The game is the record's highest-scoring game, 515 runs off 40 overs—a good plug for T20 cricket entertainment worth. Islamabad United Image Source : PCB Islamabad United's ruthless thrashing of Peshawar Zalmi in Abu Dhabi during the 2021 season yielded the third-highest PSL score ever.Their 247/2 was founded on Colin Munro's incredible unbeaten 90 off 36 and Usman Khawaja's classy 105 not out. United batsmen scored at a rate of 12.35 runs per over with perfect balance between calculated aggression and smart cricket. What is so impressive about the total is that it was obtained on away grounds in Abu Dhabi, away from Pakistan's high-scoring home grounds. Munro-Khawaja 150-run stand off 59 balls is worst in PSL history, and that is a big testament to the firepower and muscle of United batsmen. Multan Sultans Sultans are once more at it with their 245/3 vs Quetta Gladiators at Lahore on Feb 2022. The fireworks batting show was augmented by classy 88 from Shan Masood and slogging 71 by Mohammad Rizwan, supported by death overs finishing blitz shots by Tim David.The best feature in this innings is the planned method—the Sultans constructed their partnerships step by step before sprinting at neckbreak speed to the death overs. Their 12.25 run rate might look mediocre compared to the others on this list, but their constant aggression all the way up to 20 full overs shown tactical maturity. The system unveiled Sultans' batting strategy under the orders of coach Andy Flower—brash cricket played with measured and not lunatic pace and with minimal risk involved—to transform into a batting lineup, one of the most reliable in the history of PSL. Multan Sultans Sultans come in third here with their 244/6 vs Peshawar Zalmi in March 2023. Their Rawalpindi massacre was completed playing with Kieron Pollard in ruthless killing mode, scoring 52 off just 25 balls, and Rilee Rossouw chipping in a sixty-plus 75. The aggregate became increasingly significant because it had been attained through the unimaginable 19.1 overs—posting second-highest run rate of 12.73 on this table. The Sultans' strategy was attack-oriented from the start, with even the initial wickets not being able to stem their flow. The show was designed to showcase the batting depth in the side, with the display against the tailenders making them have a runaway run rate. The match was typical of the Sultans' aggressive batting under captain Mohammad Rizwan, who has instructed his side to play without fear of consequences. Quetta Gladiators Image Source : PCB Gladiators fireworks over Zalmi in March 2023 totaled 243/2 in 18.2 overs—the quickest run rate (13.25) by any side on this list.The record score was set by the foundation laid by Jason Roy's masterly 145 not out off 63 balls—the highest individual score ever recorded in the PSL—when he plundered 20 boundaries and 5 sixes in an exhibition innings against pacers and spinners alike.So phenomenal is this score that it came so effortlessly—only two wickets lost while retaining huge momentum at all times. Gladiators' strict style was ideal T20 batting, being risk-taking at the right time and intelligent shot selection, which helped them to dominate with economy. This display in Rawalpindi reestablished the image of the stadium as a batting paradise in the PSL season. Islamabad United Image Source : PSL Islamabad United's latest masterclass against Peshawar Zalmi in April 2025, when they amassed 243/5 courtesy of Alex Hales' jaw-droppingly gorgeous 110 off 56 and Shadab Khan's thrashing 65, was all the more dazzling because of the game strategy magic at work here—United went out of their way to keep their less able bowlers at arm's length and show respect to their top pacers.Their 12.15 positive run rate off a real 20 overs was the result of target-oriented implementation of a pre-conceived game plan. This total also had United turn into a batting unit where more emphasis was placed on crafting combinations before expanding on their master stroke craftsmen. The show established United as one of the finest batting units of the PSL with the capacity to modify their pattern in accordance with the conditions without relinquishing anything of their attacking nature. Peshawar Zalmi Image Source : PSL Zalmi’s valiant 242/6 against Multan Sultans in March 2023, despite ending in defeat, showcased their batting resilience.Babar Azam's sublime 73 formed the platform, while the explosive 92 of Tom Kohler-Cadmore threw the firecrackers.The brilliant thing about this innings is that it was played in a pressure chase for more than 12 runs an over from the very beginning. Zalmi kept up their run rate of 12.10 throughout 20 overs, showing fine mental strength even when the rate to be chased kept increasing.The innings highlighted Zalmi’s deep batting resources and never-say-die attitude—hallmarks of the franchise throughout PSL history. Though they ultimately lost by 2 runs in one of the closest high-scoring PSL matches, this performance cemented their reputation as good chasers. Lahore Qalandars Image Source : Getty Images The Qalandars' dominating performance against Zalmi in February 2023 saw them score 241/3 in Lahore. Fakhar Zaman's breathtaking 96 off 45 was the highlight, well complemented by Abdullah Shafique's level-headed 75. The performance became clinical because of the handling—three wickets were lost while keeping the blistering run rate of 12.05 intact. Their strategy, incremental increase in powerplay time and then motoring purposefully from mid-way on overs, was proof of their maturity and tact, led and guided by coach Aaqib Javed. This was also indication of PSL success founded on local player quality—all significant run contributions came from Pakistani batsmen and not so-called 'big-name' imports. This enterprise also had Qalandars complete their makeover as early-timers PSL also-rans-made-super-efficient batmen. Peshawar Zalmi Image Source : PSL Completing our top 10 is Zalmi’s gallant 240/2 against Quetta Gladiators in March 2023, which remarkably wasn’t enough to secure victory.Babar Azam's classy 115 not out paved the way, and Saim Ayub added a whirlwind 74. Despite registering precisely 12 runs an over and losing merely two wickets, Zalmi still fell on the losing side—thanks to the magnificent batting conditions of that Rawalpindi game. What makes this performance special is the classical approach—Babar’s century featured just 7 sixes but 15 perfectly-timed boundaries, showcasing that T20 dominance doesn’t always require brute force. The innings demonstrated Zalmi’s balanced batting approach, blending conventional stroke-making with modern T20 innovations. This performance, though in a losing cause, reinforced Zalmi’s reputation as one of PSL’s most entertaining batting units. Also Read | How IPL Franchise Scout and Nurture Emerging Talents Conclusion The breathtaking aggregations included in this tally define the paradigm shift in the style of T20 batting in the Pakistan Super League.One aspect that catches the eye immediately is the dominance of Rawalpindi as the ground for six of these ten gargantuan totals—all attributed in batsman-friendly year 2023 which re-fashioned the run-scoring templates of the PSL. No less impressive, however, is the Multan Sultans dominance, with three of the top five scores, demonstrating their powerful batting attack under captain Mohammad Rizwan.Most interestingly, perhaps, is that three of these excellent batting performances, two over 240, still led to defeat, demonstrating the league's record competitive balance.These milestones will be achieved as the PSL goes on, but thus far, they are significant milestones in competition maturation, which has put the tournament among cricket's most powerful T20 competitions where batting ability is optimized.