Peshawar Zalmi faced Hyderabad Kingsmen in the PSL 2026 final on May 3, 2026, at Gaddafi Stadium. This match marked a pivotal moment for Babar Azam, the captain of Peshawar Zalmi. He entered with a chance to become the highest run-getter in a single PSL season.
However, early Tuesday, Babar Azam was dismissed for a golden duck. This unexpected turn of events denied him a significant milestone as he had already scored 588 runs in the tournament.
As of midday, Peshawar Zalmi bundled out Hyderabad Kingsmen for just 129 runs. Aaron Hardie stood out with an impressive performance, taking 4 wickets for only 27 runs.
The official reserve day for the match is set for May 4, but there are no expected weather interruptions. Officials confirmed there is zero chance of rain on match night.
The winner of this final will receive USD 500,000, while the runners-up will take home USD 300,000. The stakes are high as both teams aim for glory.
Babar Azam has been denied a massive record due to his early dismissal. Observers are now focusing on how this will affect his standing as one of the top players in T20 leagues.
Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how Peshawar Zalmi will respond after such a critical moment for their captain. The match is expected to start at 8:00 PM local time.
Peshawar Zalmi has only lost one league match throughout the tournament and looks to capitalize on their strong performance against Islamabad United in Qualifier 1.
