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PSL 2026 final: Babar Azam out for golden duck in 130-run chase for PZ vs HHK
TL;DR
Babar Azam was dismissed for a golden duck in the PSL 2026 final, contributing to Peshawar Zalmi's collapse to 53/4 at the end of the Powerplay against HHK.
Key points
- Babar Azam dismissed for a golden duck
- Peshawar Zalmi collapsed to 53/4 at end of Powerplay
- Mohammad Ali and Hunain Shah wrecked Zalmi's top order
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Babar Azam dismissed for a golden duck in PSL 2026 final chase.
- Peshawar Zalmi collapse to 53/4 at end of Powerplay against HHK.
- Mohammad Ali and Hunain Shah wreck Zalmi's top order comprehensively.
Babar Azam falls for nought as Peshawar Zalmi's chase suffer early jolt in PSL 2026 final
Babar Azam was dismissed on a golden duck by Mohammad Ali in the PSL final on Sunday evening between Hyderabad Kingsmen and Peshawar Zalmi.
Nothing summed up Zalmi's evening quite like the very first over. Ali steamed in and removed both openers before the scoreboard had even had a chance to breathe.
A full, angled delivery came in sharply, and Babar attempted a cover drive. He edged, and the keeper Usman Khan did the rest.
Just like that, the biggest name in the Zalmi lineup was trudging back to the dressing room having contributed nothing.
WATCH: Babar Azam dismissed for a duck in PSL final
Zalmi had a mountain to chase after Babar's dismissal
Hunain Shah arrived from the other end and kept the pressure.
In the fourth over, he got one to nick the outside edge of Kusal Mendis, who could only nick behind for nine.
Three wickets down and just 33 on the board. The powerplay's final over brought even more misery. Michael Bracewell faced just five deliveries before Akif Javed removed him nad Zalmi were reeling at 53/4.
Q&A
Why was Babar Azam's dismissal significant in the PSL 2026 final?
Babar Azam's golden duck was significant as it marked a critical early blow to Peshawar Zalmi's chase, leading to their poor performance.
What was the score of Peshawar Zalmi at the end of the Powerplay in the PSL 2026 final?
Peshawar Zalmi ended the Powerplay with a score of 53/4.
Who were the key bowlers that dismissed Peshawar Zalmi's top order?
Mohammad Ali and Hunain Shah were the key bowlers who comprehensively wrecked Peshawar Zalmi's top order.
