Kamran Akmal was named the best batsman of the PSL as he is now the highest run-getter in the history of the tournament as well. He was second in the list of the leading run-scorers this year only by 10 years behind Ronchi. Akmal smashed 425 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of 153.42 and average of 38.63. His consistency at the top helped Peshawar Zalmi win more matches during the course of the tournament.