Peshawar Zalmi Vs Hyderabad Kingsmen, PSL 2026: Babar Azam And Co Secure Title Victory With 5-Wicket Win

Peshawar Zalmi clinched their second Pakistan Super League title in a dramatic final at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, defeating tournament debutants Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets on May 3, Sunday.

Babar Azam’s Zalmi, who finished top of the table with 8 wins in 10 matches, entered as favorites after a dominant season, while Marnus Labuschagne-led Kingsmen aimed to cap off a remarkable comeback campaign with their maiden title.

Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Peshawar’s disciplined bowling attack dismantled the Hyderabad lineup. The Kingsmen found it difficult to build momentum, eventually being restricted to a modest 129 all out in 18 overs.

Saim Ayub provided the lone resistance for the Kingsmen with a fighting 54 off 50 balls, but the pressure applied by Peshawar’s bowlers proved too much. Aaron Hardie was the standout performer with the ball, spearheading the effort with a clinical four-wicket haul (4/24).

In the run chase, Peshawar Zalmi faced early turbulence. Top-order pillars Mohammad Haris, Kusal Mendis, and captain Babar Azam fell cheaply, reducing the team to a precarious 40/4. Just as Hyderabad sensed an upset, the match turned on a composed 85-run partnership between Abdul Samad (48) and the Player of the Match, Aaron Hardie.

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Hardie remained unbeaten on 56, sealing an all-round masterclass—becoming the first player to achieve a four-wicket haul and a half-century in a PSL final. Peshawar reached the target of 130 in just 15.2 overs, ending the franchise's trophy drought and sparking euphoric celebrations across the Yellow Storm faithful.

The victory cemented a historic season for Peshawar, with teammate Sufiyan Muqeem recognized as the Player of the Tournament for his consistent contributions throughout the campaign.

Peshawar Zalmi Vs Hyderabad Kingsmen, PSL 2026: Toss

Peshawar Zalmi have won the toss and elected to bowl first.

Peshawar Zalmi Vs Hyderabad Kingsmen, PSL 2026: Playing XIs

Peshawar Zalmi (Playing XI): Mohammad Haris(w), Babar Azam(c), Kusal Mendis, Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Aaron Hardie, Iftikhar Ahmed, Farhan Yousaf, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Basit, Nahid Rana

Hyderabad Kingsmen (Playing XI): Maaz Sadaqat, Marnus Labuschagne(c), Saim Ayub, Glenn Maxwell, Usman Khan(w), Kusal Perera, Hassan Khan, Irfan Khan, Hunain Shah, Mohammad Ali, Akif Javed

Peshawar Zalmi Vs Hyderabad Kingsmen, PSL 2026: Streaming Details

The final match of PSL 2026 between Peshawar Zalmi and Hyderabad Kingsmen will not be televised in India due to political tensions between India and Pakistan. You can still follow the match here.