Peshawar Zalmi clinched the PSL 11 title on May 3, 2026, defeating the Hyderabad Kingsmen by 5 wickets at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Aaron Hardie led the charge with an impressive all-round performance.
Before this match, expectations favored a close contest. The Hyderabad Kingsmen, making their PSL debut, aimed to secure a surprising victory. However, things changed dramatically during the final.
Hardie scored an unbeaten 56 runs and took 4 wickets in a standout performance. Peshawar Zalmi chased down the target of 130 runs in the 16th over.
The decisive moment came early for Hyderabad. They struggled significantly, finishing the Powerplay at just 53/4. Babar Azam was dismissed for a golden duck, which set a troubling tone for the Kingsmen.
Mohammad Ali shone for Hyderabad, claiming 3 wickets. Nevertheless, his efforts weren’t enough to halt Zalmi’s advance.
This victory marks Peshawar Zalmi’s second PSL title since their last win in 2017. They now join Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars as multiple-time champions of the league.
As for Aaron Hardie, his achievement is historic. He became the first player to take four wickets and score a fifty in a PSL final.
Experts are noting that this win solidifies Peshawar’s status as a powerhouse in the league. The Kingsmen will need to regroup and learn from this experience as they move forward.
