Peshawar Zalmi won the PSL 2026 final by 5 wickets against Hyderabad Kingsmen at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Hyderabad were bowled out for 129 in 18 overs before Peshawar chased the target in 15.2 overs, finishing on 130/5.
Aaron Hardie was the star of the final. He took 4/27 with the ball and then scored an unbeaten 55 to guide Zalmi to the PSL 2026 title. Sufiyan Muqeem was named Player of the Series after a strong tournament with the ball.
Match Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Peshawar Zalmi vs Hyderabad Kingsmen, Final |
| Tournament | Pakistan Super League 2026 |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Date | Sunday, May 3, 2026 |
| Result | Peshawar Zalmi won by 5 wickets |
| Hyderabad Kingsmen Score | 129 all out in 18 overs |
| Peshawar Zalmi Score | 130/5 in 15.2 overs |
| Player of the Match | Aaron Hardie |
| Player of the Series | Sufiyan Muqeem |
Hyderabad Kingsmen 1st Innings Highlights
Hyderabad Kingsmen were bowled out for 129 in 18 overs after being asked to bat first. Saim Ayub was the only batter who gave the innings some stability, scoring 54 off 50 balls with 5 fours and 2 sixes.
Marnus Labuschagne started well with 20 off 12 balls, while Maaz Sadaqat made 11 off 6 balls. However, Hyderabad lost wickets regularly after a quick start. Their fall of wickets showed how quickly the innings collapsed, moving from 51/2 to 73/6.
Aaron Hardie led Peshawar’s bowling attack with 4 wickets for 27 runs in 4 overs. Nahid Rana also made an impact with 2 wickets for 22 runs, while Sufiyan Muqeem picked up 1 wicket for 23 runs. Mohammad Basit took 1 wicket for 22 runs.
Peshawar Zalmi 2nd Innings Highlights
Peshawar Zalmi had a poor start in the chase as Mohammad Haris and Babar Azam fell in the first over. Mohammad Haris scored 6 off 3 balls, while Babar Azam was dismissed for a golden duck.
Kusal Mendis also fell early for 9 off 8 balls, and Michael Bracewell made only 4 off 5 balls. At that stage, Hyderabad had a real chance to put pressure on Zalmi.
Aaron Hardie then took control of the chase with an unbeaten 55. Abdul Samad supported him with a strong 48 off 34 balls, hitting 3 fours and 4 sixes. Their stand changed the match and brought Peshawar close to the target.
Farhan Yousaf finished the chase with a four in the 15.2nd over, taking Peshawar Zalmi to 130/5 and sealing the PSL 2026 title.
Key Moments From Peshawar Zalmi Chase
| Over | Moment |
|---|---|
| 0.3 | Mohammad Haris out for 6 |
| 0.5 | Babar Azam out for 0 |
| 3.2 | Kusal Mendis out for 9 |
| 4.5 | Michael Bracewell out for 4 |
| 12.5 | Aaron Hardie reached his fifty |
| 14.5 | Abdul Samad out for 48 |
| 15.2 | Farhan Yousaf hit the winning four |
PSL 2026 Final Awards
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Player of the Match | Aaron Hardie |
| Player of the Series | Sufiyan Muqeem |
| PSL 2026 Champions | Peshawar Zalmi |
| Runner-Up | Hyderabad Kingsmen |
