Peshawar Zalmi won the PSL 11 final against Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets. The match took place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on May 3, 2026. This victory marks a significant milestone for captain Babar Azam, who secured his first major T20 trophy after a nine-year wait for the franchise.
Peshawar Zalmi chased down a target of 130 runs in the 16th over. Aaron Hardie played a crucial role, taking four wickets and scoring an unbeaten 56 runs. His performance made him the first player to achieve both a four-wicket haul and a fifty in a PSL final.
Hyderabad Kingsmen were making their debut in the PSL final. Saim Ayub scored 54 runs, but seven of their batters failed to reach double figures. Mohammad Ali took three wickets for the Kingsmen, but it wasn’t enough to secure their win.
This victory also ended Peshawar Zalmi’s long wait for the PSL trophy, as their last title came in 2017. Fans celebrated this thrilling match, with many hailing it as one of the best finals in recent memory.
Ataullah Tarar remarked on the game, calling it a “great game of cricket.” Meanwhile, Salman Ali Agha reflected on his team’s journey throughout the tournament, acknowledging that many mistakes had been made along the way.
