Shan Masood’s Best Performance in PSL 11: Stats & strike rate
Season 11 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has concluded, and while numerous names remained in the news, as usual, there was one name that silenced everyone with his quiet yet explosive performance. We're talking about Shan Masood. People often think of Shan as just a Test or ODI player, but this season, he proved that when it comes to responsibility and fast play, he's unmatched.
If we talk about Shan Masood's best moment this season, then his match against Hyderabad Kingsmen will always be remembered. Multan Sultans were in a tough situation when 5 of their key players were back in the pavilion with just 52 runs on the board. It seemed that the team would not be able to score even 100 runs, and the entire team would be exhausted soon.
But Shan Masood held one end. He not only stopped the wickets from falling but also played many shots on the other side. Shan played a na-qabil-e-shikast (not out) innings of 69 runs in just 46 balls. In this innings, he hit four long sixes and four fours. His strike rate was 150, which shows that he didn't let his batting slow down even under pressure. His single-minded dedication helped Multan Sultans reach a respectable total of 159 runs.
Season ke Statistical Highlights
PSL 11 was nothing short of a dream for Shan Masood. He batted consistently throughout the tournament. A look at his stats shows his performance:
- Total Innings: 11
- Total Runs: 367
- Average: 45.88
- Strike Rate: 158.19
- Best Score: 69*
- Boundaries: Total 45 (30 Fours aur 15 Sixes)
These numbers are dream stats for any top-order batsman, especially when your strike rate is above 158. Shane has shown that he can fully respond to every demand of modern-day T20 cricket.
Shan Masood PSL 11 (2026) Match-wise Performance [4]
| Match No. | Opponent T | Runs Scored | Balls Faced | Strike Rate | Match Date |
| 1 | Islamabad United | 6 | 6 | 100.00 | 28 Mar |
| 2 | Hyderabad Kingsmen | 29 | 16 | 181.25 | 01 Apr |
| 3 | Lahore Qalandars | 44 | 18 | 244.44 | 03 Apr |
| 4 | Quetta Gladiators | 46 | 30 | 153.33 | 05 Apr |
| 5 | Rawalpindiz | 27 | 15 | 180.00 | 06 Apr |
| 6 | Peshawar Zalmi | 35 | 19 | 184.21 | 13 Apr |
| 7 | Karachi Kings | 46 | 25 | 184.00 | 19 Apr |
| 8 | Rawalpindiz | 20 | 22 | 90.91 | 21 Apr |
| 9 | Hyderabad Kingsmen | 1 | 2 | 50.00 | 22 Apr |
| 10 | Islamabad United | 44 | 33 | 133.33 | 26 Apr |
| 11 | Hyderabad Kingsmen (Eliminator 1) | 69* | 46 | 150.00 | 29 Apr |
The PSL 11 auction witnessed a strange scene. Shan Masood, who has so much experience, was picked at a low price of just Rs 60 lakh. In comparison, young players like Saim Ayub were bid for Rs 12 crore each. But when it came to playing on the field, the expensive players flopped completely and their performance was zero.
On the other hand, Shan Masood, who was worth Rs 60 lakh, did work worth crores. This is proof that talent and experience always prevail over money. Shan showed that the low bid placed on him was actually a lack of respect for him, to which he responded with his bat.
Unfortunately, Multan Sultans were eliminated from the tournament after losing to Hyderabad Kingsmen in Eliminator 1, but Shan Masood's performance won the hearts of the fans. He remained the backbone of the team throughout the season. Whenever the team was in trouble, Shan would come to the rescue.
This PSL season, Shan Masood has shattered the myth that he is only a player for the long format. His strike rate of 158.19 is the answer to those who called him a "slow player." He proved that he can attack the new ball and can also build the innings in the middle overs. It is expected that in the upcoming international matches, the Pakistan team will take full advantage of this new T20 form of Shan Masood and Shan Masood, who has been selected in the middle order for the Pakistan team, has proved that he is an excellent package of "Class" and "Power".
