PSL Players Who Keep Showing Up When It Matters Most

Two types of cricketers play in the Pakistan Super League, those that shine in the group stages… and those that shine in the finals. There is a level of luck in getting to the finals of the PSL multiple times, but it takes consistency, mentality, and a touch of “main character energy.” So, who possesses the PSL Final DNA? We discuss the men’s habit of getting to the PSL Finals.

1. Kamran Akmal

If the PSL had a Hall of Fame, Kamran Akmal would be sitting comfortably on a throne made of golden bats and catcher’s mittens. You may love him or you may not, but the fact of the matter is that he is one of the most influential players in the history of the PSL, especially during Peshawar Zalmi’s golden run.

Kamran has played in 4 PSL finals, more than any other player (or person, period). He was Zalmi’s talisman, who often provided them with the type of stars that allowed for playoff runs. He scored a total of 98 runs in 4 finals, and while for other players that may mean that they just filled a position, he performed. His best? A cool 40 run knock when it counted.

2. Khushdil Shah 

Khushdil Shah may not be a superstar, but the most impactful players aren’t always the biggest names. He has played in many PSL seasons that have ended with the team in the Final, like this year with Multan Sultans. He has been in 5 PSL Finals with Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans.

He may be a bit disappointing on the face of stats with 84 runs and 3 wickets, but everything Khushdil embarks on has always been an invitation to show he is an all-rounder in a team that values amalgamation, flexibility, and personal best skill sets. At the end of his appearances, he had a batting total of 32 runs, and he probably isn’t any kind of revelation, but can be critical in a must-win scenario while fulfilling a utility role.

3. Chris Jordan 

Chris Jordan may be from the UK, but when it comes to cricket in Pakistan, he is practically a local. Who wouldn’t want Chris, with 4 PSL finals under his belt? Chris brings experience to a team, death bowling skills, and a swagger that comes from competing in T20 cricket around the globe.

Chris’s final figures were 3 wickets and 43 runs… and while that doesn’t blow you away, his value is in the results he consistently delivers in pressure overs. He is the bowler the captain hands the ball to at the 18th or 20th over, knowing that if Chris nails his yorkers, then the trophy is halfway there.

So, how do players consistently keep making PSL finals? There are successful collaborations, a player’s sense of timing, and simply being a player that coaches rely upon for important moments. Kamran Akmal was explosive, Khushdil Shah could not be planned for, and Chris Jordan was a consummate performer under pressure.

We must wonder who is next to add to this list of experienced players in the PSL finals. Every season, we receive players who are newfound stars, but one thing is for sure: PSL finals are never short on storylines…or familiar faces.

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