ISLAMABAD: Islamabad United’s top-order batter Colin Munro reached a significant milestone on Friday during the opening match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 against Lahore Qalandars.
Munro delivered a vital unbeaten innings of 59 runs from 42 balls, steering United to victory over the Qalandars as they began their title defence in style.
The New Zealand left-hander surpassed former Quetta Gladiators skipper Rilee Rossouw’s record, becoming the overseas player with the most 50-plus scores in PSL history.
This latest half-century marked Munro’s 13th in the league, taking him past Rossouw’s tally of 12 fifties.
Other notable foreign batters in the rankings include Luke Ronchi, Jason Roy, and Shane Watson.
Top player
Among all players, Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam remains well ahead at the top, with an impressive 35 scores of 50 or more in PSL history.
Most 50+ scores by foreign players in PSL history
| Player | Team | Matches | Runs | 50+ |
| Colin Munro | Islamabad United | 48 | 1476 | 13 |
| Rilee Rossouw | Quetta Gladiators | 84 | 2015 | 12 |
| Luke Ronchi | Islamabad United | 31 | 1020 | 10 |
| Jason Roy | Quetta Gladiators | 38 | 1260 | 10 |
| Shane Watson | Quetta Gladiators | 46 | 1361 | 09 |
In the PSL 10 opener, hosts and reigning champions Islamabad United comprehensively outplayed Lahore Qalandars, thanks to a stellar debut performance by Jason Holder—who claimed four wickets—and Munro’s commanding half-century.
United’s bowling unit, led by Holder, justified captain Shadab Khan’s decision to bowl first by restricting the Qalandars to a modest 139 all out in 19.2 overs, despite a resilient fifty by Abdullah Shafique.
In reply, Islamabad United comfortably chased down the 140-run target, losing only two wickets and with 14 balls to spare, marking a dominant start to their campaign.
Munro anchored the innings with an unbeaten 59, including seven boundaries and a six, while all-rounder Salman Ali Agha contributed a composed 43 not out off 34 deliveries, striking three fours and a six.
