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April 16, 2026
KARACHI – South African batter Rilee Rossouw has etched his name in the history books of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), becoming the first foreign player to appear in 100 matches in the tournament’s history.
The 36-year-old left-hander achieved the milestone during the 23rd match of PSL 11, played at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, where he represented Quetta Gladiators against Peshawar Zalmi on Wednesday evening .
A Decade of PSL Cricket
Rossouw is currently playing in his tenth consecutive PSL edition, having been a part of the league since its inaugural season in 2016. His PSL journey includes:
| Franchise | Seasons | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Multan Sultans | 4 seasons | 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Quetta Gladiators | 6 seasons | 2016, 2017, 2019, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026* |
*Currently playing his 7th season with Quetta (total 6 seasons across non-consecutive years)
PSL Career Numbers
Across his 99 matches before the milestone game, Rossouw had amassed:
- 2,366 runs
- 3 centuries
- 11 half-centuries
His century in PSL 9 against Lahore Qalandars (119* off 56 balls) remains one of the highest individual scores in tournament history .
Consistency and Longevity
Rossouw’s achievement is particularly notable given that PSL has seen many foreign stars come and go. The South African has been a constant presence, missing only the 2017 edition (where he played for Quetta Gladiators but not as a regular) and remaining available for selection every year.
His longevity is a testament to both his fitness and the value PSL franchises place on his experience and batting prowess .
The 100th Match Performance
Rossouw reached the milestone during Quetta Gladiators’ match against Peshawar Zalmi. The left-hander walked out to bat at No. 3 after Saud Shakeel was dismissed for a duck in the first over of the run chase .
He scored a steady 32 runs off 23 balls, helping Quetta chase down the target of 157 runs with 11 balls to spare . The knock included three boundaries, keeping the Gladiators firmly in contention for the playoffs .
Quetta’s Playoff Hopes
The victory was crucial for Quetta Gladiators’ playoff ambitions. The two points lifted them to third place on the PSL 11 points table with four wins from nine matches and a net run rate of 0.363 .
Rossouw has contributed 268 runs in nine innings this season at a strike rate of 127.61, with a top score of 52 not out against Multan Sultans on March 31 .
A PSL Legend
While the century of appearances is a significant personal milestone, Rossouw’s real value to the PSL has been his consistency and his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. He is one of only a few foreign players to have won the PSL title — he was part of the Multan Sultans squad that won the trophy in 2021.
The South African remains one of the most respected and sought-after overseas players in the league’s history .
