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As the 2025 HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL X) heads into its concluding phase, individual excellence is catching the eye. Although team positions dominate the news, the competition for the Hanif Mohammad Award (Green Cap) and Fazal Mahmood Award (Maroon Cap) — awarded to the leading run-scorer and leading wicket-taker respectively — is becoming an exciting subplot.
Sahibzada Farhan Sets the Pace with the Bat
Islamabad United’s Sahibzada Farhan is on top of the run-scoring list with 214 runs, thus earning the Green Cap till date. His scorching touch, which included a hundred in the first half of the season, has helped United enjoy an unbeaten run and turned him into one of the most consistent top-order hitters in the competition.
Hot on his heels is James Vince of Karachi Kings with 186 runs, followed by Peshawar Zalmi’s explosive batter Mohammad Haris, who has tallied 173 runs. Not far behind are Mohammad Rizwan (158) and Colin Munro (151), both capable of making late surges.
Top 5 Run-Scorers – Green Cap Race
| Rank | Player | Team | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sahibzada Farhan | Islamabad United | 214 |
| 2 | James Vince | Karachi Kings | 186 |
| 3 | Mohammad Haris | Peshawar Zalmi | 173 |
| 4 | Mohammad Rizwan | Multan Sultans | 158 |
| 5 | Colin Munro | Islamabad United | 151 |
Jason Holder Paces the Wicket Charge
At the bowling side, Islamabad United’s Jason Holder is the player to watch. With 11 wickets, the Maroon Cap is resting on his head at the moment. His persistent breakthroughs at the death and with the new ball have established him as a game-changer.
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Karachi Kings’ Hasan Ali, on 10 wickets, comes close behind and is a genuine threat. Shadab Khan of United and Abbas Afridi of Karachi find themselves at eight wickets apiece, level on third spot in the quest.
Top 5 Wicket-Takers – Maroon Cap Race
| Rank | Player | Team | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jason Holder | Islamabad United | 11 |
| 2 | Hasan Ali | Karachi Kings | 10 |
| =3 | Shadab Khan | Islamabad United | 8 |
| =3 | Abbas Afridi | Karachi Kings | 8 |
| =5 | Three players | — | 7 |
More than Just Stats
While the team contest is hot, the race for individual honours provides an added incentive for players and supporters alike. With each run and each wicket potentially altering cap ownership, the fight for individual glory will be to the wire.
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