Captain Fantastic: Who’s Ruled the PSL with the Most Wins?

If you love PSL, you undoubtedly have that discussion with your cricket buddies: who is the best captain in PSL history? Opinions might vary, and ways of doing things might be different, but the stats don’t lie. In a league that revolves around power-hitting, nail-biting finishes, strong captaincy is often the factor that separates successful teams from others. So, let us settle one of the most controversially discussed questions – which captain has the most wins in the Pakistan Super League? The answer may shock you or ignite another debate altogether.

Sarfaraz Ahmed

Sarfaraz Ahmed is neither the biggest star on social media nor the loudest, but he wins — and then some. With an impressive 38 wins from 80 matches, he now leads all captains in the PSL in wins. His win-loss ratio of 0.926, while it may not pop off the page in comparison to others, is, for the most part, the same as everyone’s, but his tenure and consistency tell the true story.

From 2016-2023, Sarfaraz led teams with a combination of grit and a truly old-school angle. Sarfaraz was not leading an array of superstars — he was making stars. While other coaches rotated their squads or had short-term tenures, Sarfaraz was one who quietly built his tally. Did you know that Sarfaraz’s highest team score while captain was well below the rest – 207? Not anything outrageous, but enough to win. And that’s what we want to do.

Shadab Khan 

If Sarfaraz is a steady veteran, Shadab Khan is the audacious new planner. When he took over in 2019, Shadab began turning heads with both his captaincy and performances. He is ranked 36 with only 62 matches, and among those 62 matches, he has 36 wins, only two short of Sarfaraz with many fewer matches. That win-loss ratio of 1.384 says a lot about how effective he is.

Shadab’s teams have played with fearless cricket. Everyone knows fearlessness is the key. His teams have had high scores, with their peak at 243, which tells you everything about his aggressive thinking. Simple but effective – he is not just trying to win; he is trying to impose his will. With youth and the 2025 season still ongoing, don’t be surprised if Shadab pulls ahead of Sarfaraz very soon.

Read Also: The Biggest Wins in PSL History

Mohammad Rizwan 

Here comes the last one, but by no means the least one, Mohammad Rizwan, who made great strides once he was appointed as Captain in 2021. Rizwan has had a better-than-good run at 33 wins from 57 matches with a winning ratio of 1.375, almost the same as Shadab’s. Pretty Good!

But Rizwan’s best skill is keeping a nice, cool head under whatever pressure comes his way. Rizwan’s teams have a solid average, including a personal best of 262, which is the highest out of the three we have touched on. If Rizwan can keep up at this pace, who knows, the winning record may soon become Rizwan’s.

So, which captain in PSL has won the most games? Sarfaraz Ahmed currently has a record with 38 victories, and Shadab Khan is nipping at his heels at 36 wins, with Rizwan sitting in 3rd at 33 wins. PSL fans should expect some scintillating ‘racing’ every season with all 3 superstars!

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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