Let’s see the most expensive players in PSL 2023-2024.
PSL Platinum category 2023-24 Price
Platinum is the most expensive price category in PSL. All the best players of the world are put in the platinum category pool. PSL follow a draft system not bidding for each player. Among the top performers from the Platinum category are Muhammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Fakhar Zaman and Rashid Khan.
Platinum category Price in PSL 2023-24
Prices for platinum players range from US$130,000 to US$170,000. The maximum amount that a player in the PSL Platinum category can receive is USD 170,000 (PKR 4 crore 8 lac).
How many platinum players a PSL team can select?
A PSL team can select up to 3 Platinum category players in his team.
PSL Highest Paid Players 2023-24
18 platinum players were selected in the Pakistan Super League 2023 draft. In the PSL, players in this category earn the most money. The highest-paid and platinum category players are Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Muhammad Rizwan, Mathew Wade, Naseem Shah, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Shadab Khan, Alex Hales, Rehmanullah Gurbaz, David Miller, Rashid Kha, Fakhar Zaman and Imran Tahir. All these players are included in the highest-paid category platinum in PSL 2023.
Babar Azam Price in PSL 2023-24
Babar Azam buzz was absolute madness in PSL 2023. He was the most demanding player in PSL 2023.
Babar Azam was selected in the Platinum category of PSL 2023 by Peshawar Zalmi. He gets a PSL salary of USD 170K (PKR 40800000). He was traded from Karachi Kings to Peshawar Zalmi. Peshawar Zalmi traded out Shoaib Malik and Haider Ali to Karachi Kings for Babar Azam. Babar Azam was also captained by Peshawar Zalmi in PSL 8.
Babar Azam performance in PSL 2023
Babar Azam played 12 matches in PSL 8 and scored 522 runs. Babar Azam was the 2nd leading run scorer in the PSL 8. Babar Azam average was 52.20 and the strike rate was 145.40 in the PSL 2023. His team played the eliminator but was unable to be in the final of PSL 8.
Rashid Khan Price in PSL 2023-24
Rashid Khan was retained in the Platinum category of PSL 2023 by Lahore Qalandars. Rashid Khan is paid a maximum of USD 170K (PKR 40800000). Lahore Qalandars strategically did a great decision by retaining their core who won them PSL 7 trophy and no team is mad to release Rashid Khan. In parallel, he is retained by Gujrat Titans for a whopping price of INR 15 Crore for IPL 2023. Indeed a huge difference in price offered by PSL and IPL for overseas players.
Rashid Khan performance in PSL 2023
Rashid Khan was an exceptional performer in PSL 2023. He was retained by Lahore Qalandars for PSL 2023 as the main core player. Rashid Khan took 20 wickets in 11 matches of PSL 2023. His economy was 8.03. He played a huge role in winning PSL 8 trophy for his team Lahore Qalandars. He was the third-highest wicket-taker in PSL 2023.
Bhanuka Rajapaksa Price in PSL 2023-24
Bhanuka Rajapaksa was picked for the first time in PSL 2023 draft by Peshawar Zalmi in the platinum category. He earned USD 130000 (PKR 31200000). Punjab Kings had signed the left-handed Sri Lankan batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa for his base price of INR 50 lakhs during the IPL 2022 auction. Rajapaksa is renowned for his explosive batting style and his capability to hit big shots. He played the highest strike rate inning of 50 from 32 balls in his first match of IPL 2023 against KKR.
Bhanuka Rajapaksa performance in PSL 2023
He was a big disappointment as a platinum overseas player from Peshawar Zalmi in PSL 2023. He played 5 matches and just scored 97 runs with an average of 24.25.
David Miller’s price in PSL 2023-24
David Miller was picked in the platinum category by Multan Sultan. David Miller price is USD 130000 (PKR 31200000) in PSL 8. David Miller is retained by Gujrat Titans for IPL 2023. David Miller is getting a price of INR 3 crore from Gujrat Titans in IPL 2023. He is also an X-factor player. He played a huge impact in winning Gujrat Titans IPL 2022 title. He also played an important role in winning against DC for his team’s 2nd consecutive match win in IPL 2023.
David Miller performance in PSL 2023
This season was ordinary for David Miller. He played 8 matches and scored just 119 runs with an average of 23.80. Just an average performance by a player of his caliber. His highest score was 52 with a strike rate in PSL 8 was 148.
Shaheen Shah Afridi’s price in PSL 2023-24
He was retained as captain and in the platinum category by Lahore Qalandars. He earned a price of USD 130000(PKR 31200000) in PSL 8.
Shaheen Shah Afridi Performance in PSL 2023
His performance was absolute gold. His performance led Lahore Qalandars to lift the PSL 8 trophy. He took 19 wickets in 12 matches in PSL 2023. He was ranked 4th highest wicket-taker in PSL 2023. He also scored 132 runs in 12 matches with an average of 26.40. He scored one fifty with the highest score 52. His strike rate in PSL 2023 was 167.09. He was the main difference in the final against Multan Sultans both first with the bat and then with the ball. He won PSL 8 for his team Lahore Qalandars.
Alex Hales price in PSL 2023-24
Alex Hales was selected in the Platinum category by Islamabad United. He earned USD 170000 (40800000) in PSL 8.
Alex Hales performance in PSL 2023
He was not available for the full season of PSL 8 and came back near to Play off stage. He also has not marked any big impact on Islamabad United in crucial knockout matches. He played 6 matches and scored 137 runs with an average of 22.83. His highest score was 57 and his strike rate in PSL 8 was 135.64.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz price in PSL 2023-24
Rahmanullah Gurbaz was selected in the Platinum category by Islamabad United. He earned USD 170000 (PKR 40800000).
Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz on Sunday was traded from Gujarat Titans to Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of IPL 2023. Rahmanullah Gurbaz getting a price of INR 5 million from KRR in IPL 2023.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz performance in PSL 2023
He had an average PSL 8 season from Islamabad United. In 8 matches he scored 176 runs with an average of 22. His highest score was 62 with a strike rate in PSL 8 was 149.15.
Shadab Khan price in PSL 2023-24
He was retained as captain in the Platinum category. He earned USD 170000 (PKR 40800000). He was also unable to make an impact in PSL 8 with his team Islamabad United.
Shadab Khan performance in PSL 2023
Shadab Khan took 12 wickets in 11 matches with an economy of 8.98. Shadab Khan scored 135 runs with an average of 16.88 and a strike rate of. His strike rate in PSL 8 was 142.11. His highest score was 44. Overall an average performance by him in both bat and ball with player of his caliber and was also given the platinum category.
Fakhar Zaman price in PSL 2023
Fakhar Zaman was picked in the platinum category of PSL 2023. He earned USD 130000 (PKR 31200000).
Fakhar Zaman price in PSL 2023-24
Fakhar Zaman scored 429 runs in 13 matches with an average of 33. Fakhar Zaman highest score was 115 and his strike rate in PSL 8 was 160.67. Overall a great performance and he meets the expectations of his franchise and for being in the platinum category. Fakhar Zaman was the 4th highest run-getter in PSL 2023.
Naseem Shah price in PSL 2023-24
Naseem Shah got an upward rise to his price in PSL 8. Quetta Gladiators picked Naseem Shah in the platinum category. Naseem Shah earned USD 130000 (PKR 31200000).
Naseem Shah performance in PSL 2023
Naseem Shah took 9 wickets in 9 matches with an economy of 8.67. Overall an average performance and did not meet the expectations of his franchise which placed him in the platinum category.
Mathew Wade Price in PSL 2023
Mathew Wade price is USD 170K and was picked by Karachi Kings in the platinum category in PSL 2023.
Mathew Wade performance in PSL 2023
Mathew Wade played 9 matches and scored 224 runs with an average of 28. His highest score in PSL was and his strike rate was 121 and his highest score was 53.
Muhammad Rizwan price in PSL 2023
Muhammad Rizwan price is USD 170K (PKR 45900000). Muhammad Rizwan was captain of Multan Sultans and was retained by Multan Sultans in the Platinum category for PSL 2023.
Muhammad Rizwan performance in PSL 2023
In 12 matches Muhammad Rizwan scored 550 runs with an average of 55. Muhammad Rizwan’s strike rate in PSL 8 was 142.86 and the highest score was 110. Muhammad Rizwan was the leading run-scorer in PSL 2023 and was also declared the best wicketkeeper of the tournament. Due to Muhammad Rizwan’s captaincy and leading from the front in batting, Multan Sultans was the runner-up in PSL 8 and lost in the final with the bearest of margin.
Imran Tahir price in PSL 2023
Imran Tahir price is USD 170k (PKR 40800000). Imran Tahir was picked by Karachi Kings in the Platinum category.
Imran Tahir performance in PSL 2023
Imran Tahir played 5 matches of PSL and took 5 wickets with an economy of 9.69. PSL 8 performance was quite poor of Imran Tahir against Karachi Kings in PSL 8.
Hope you enjoy the blog on the most expensive players in PSL 2023-2024.
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