Colin Munro shatters record for most fifty-plus scores in PSL

ANI April 12, 2025 255 views

Colin Munro has made history in the Pakistan Super League by breaking the record for most fifty-plus scores. His unbeaten 59 runs helped Islamabad United secure a comfortable eight-wicket victory against Lahore Qalandars in the season opener. Munro now stands ahead of Rilee Rossouw with 13 fifty-plus scores in just 48 matches. This performance highlights his consistent impact in the T20 format and continues to cement his reputation as a destructive batsman.

"Munro's unbeaten 59(42) took him past the South African's tally" - Match Analyst
Rawalpindi, April 12: Former New Zealand batter and Islamabad United batter Colin Munro shattered Rilee Rossouw's record for most fifty-plus scores in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) with a strong display for Islamabad United against Lahore Qalandars.

Key Points

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Munro breaks PSL record with 13 fifty-plus scores

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Islamabad United wins opener by 8 wickets

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Jason Holder takes 4/26

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Babar Azam leads all-time fifty scores

Munro's heroics washed away Lahore's Abdullah Shafique's individual effort of a quick-fire 66 from 38 deliveries. With his 13th fifty-plus score in his 48th appearance in Pakistan's premier T20 tournament, Munro dethroned Rossouw from the top and scripted the record to his name. Overall. Munro boasts 1,476 runs in 48 appearances in the PSL.

Before his exploits in Rawalpindi, Munro was tied with Rossouw for the record, but his unbeaten 59(42) took him past the South African's tally of 12. Munro's former Kiwis compatriot Luke Ronchi slipped to the third spot with 10 fifty-plus scores in 31 matches.

England's explosive opener Jason Roy is tied with Ronchi for the record with 10 fifty-plus scores in 38 appearances. Among all players, Peshawar Zalmi captain and Pakistan's premier batter Babar Azam leads the chart with the most fifty-plus in PSL history, with a tally of 35 under his belt.

Munro's record-breaking effort in the PSL Season 10 opener lifted Islamabad United to glory in their quest to defend the title. Islamabad got off to a robust start and brushed aside Lahore with a thumping eight-wicket victory.

Apart from Munro's sizzling unbeaten 59, Jason Holder played a starring role with the ball. He returned with figures of 4/26 to restrict Lahore to a paltry 139. Apart from Shafique's brilliance and a handy 23-run knock from Sikandar Raza, the rest of the batting unit crumbled into dust.

Shafique found his rhythm for Islamabad United after a dry spell with the bat in the international circuit for Pakistan. His effortless display at number three allowed his side to limp to 139. In reply, Munro's fiery knock and Salman Ali Agha's 41* lifted Islamabad to a comfortable 8-wicket triumph in the lung-opener clash.

Reader Comments

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Sarah K.
Munro is pure class! His consistency in PSL is unmatched 👏 That 59* was so composed under pressure. Islamabad looking strong this season!
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Ali R.
While Munro's record is impressive, I think the article underplays Babar Azam's dominance with 35 fifty-plus scores. That's a whole different level of consistency!
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Mike T.
What a start to PSL 10! Munro and Holder showing why they're such valuable overseas players. That Holder spell was 🔥
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Priya S.
Abdullah Shafique's 66 was the lone bright spot for Lahore. Hope he carries this form to international cricket too!
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Rizwan A.
The real story here is how weak Lahore's batting looks without Fakhar and Shaheen. They need to regroup fast if they want to compete this season.
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Tom W.
Munro makes it look so easy! His strike rotation is a masterclass. Hope he keeps this form going throughout the tournament 🤞

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