After a wait of nearly nine years, Peshawar Zalmi secured the Pakistan Super League 2026 title, defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets in the final to claim their second trophy.
Peshawar Zalmi won the Pakistan Super League 2026 final by five wickets against Hyderabad Kingsmen to secure their second title, their previous title having come in 2017 after a gap of nearly nine years.
The title marks the first major trophy under the captaincy of Babar Azam. He was dismissed without scoring in the final, but led the side throughout the tournament with consistent batting and leadership.
Batting first, Hyderabad Kingsmen were bowled out for 129 runs in 18 overs after losing early wickets. Saim Ayub scored 54 runs, while captain Marnus Labuschagne added 20. No other batter made a significant contribution.
Aaron Hardie took four wickets to restrict Hyderabad Kingsmen to a low total. Nahid Rana supported with two wickets.
Chasing 130, Peshawar Zalmi completed the target with five wickets in hand. Despite early setbacks, the team maintained composure to secure the win, with contributions across the batting and bowling units.
