Colin Munro surpasses Rilee Rossouw's PSL record

RAWALPINDI: Islamabad United’s seasoned campaigner Colin Munro etched his name into the Pakistan Super League (PSL) record books here on Friday during the season 10 opener against Lahore Qalandars.

The left-hander, known for his consistency at the top, played a match-winning unbeaten knock of 59 off 42 deliveries.

With this knock, he not only sealed victory for Islamabad United but also surpassed Rilee Rossouw to become the foreign player with the most 50-plus scores in PSL history.

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This was Munro’s 13th half-century in the league, moving him past Rossouw’s tally of 12.

He now leads a list of PSL’s most prolific overseas batters, which includes big names like Luke Ronchi (10), Jason Roy (10), and Shane Watson (9).

Overall, Peshawar Zalmi skipper Babar Azam remains untouchable at the top with a staggering 35 fifty-plus scores in PSL history.

Most 50+ Scores by Foreign Players in PSL History

• Colin Munro (Islamabad United) — 13
• Rilee Rossouw (Quetta Gladiators) — 12
• Luke Ronchi (Islamabad United) — 10
• Jason Roy (Quetta Gladiators) — 10
• Shane Watson (Quetta Gladiators) — 9

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Islamabad United, the defending champions, bundled Lahore Qalandars for just 139 in 19.2 overs after opting to field first. Abdullah Shafique fought a lone battle for the Qalandars with a composed fifty but lacked support from the other end.

In reply, Islamabad United cruised to the target with 14 balls to spare, losing just two wickets in the process.

Munro led the charge with a calm and calculated knock, striking seven boundaries and a six, while Salman Ali Agha provided the perfect foil with a fluent 43* off 34 balls.

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