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Who won PSL 2026 final? Peshawar Zalmi beats Hyderabad Kingsmen by 5 wickets to clinch second title
TL;DR
Peshawar Zalmi won the PSL 2026 final, defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets. This victory marks Zalmi's second title in the league.
Key points
- Peshawar Zalmi win PSL 2026 final
- Defeated Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets
- Aaron Hardie stars with bat and ball
- Abdul Samad scores 48 runs
- Zalmi clinches second title
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Peshawar Zalmi win PSL 2026 final, beating Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets.
- Aaron Hardie stars with both bat and ball to seal Zalmi's second title.
- Abdul Samad's 48 guides Zalmi home after Babar's golden duck scare.
Peshawar Zalmi clinch PSL 2026 title with a five-wicket win over Hyderabad Kingsmen
Peshawar Zalmi are the champions of PSL 2026. In a final that swung wildly in both directions, Zalmi overhauled Hyderabad Kingsmen's total of 129 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, reaching 130 for 5 in 15.2 overs to win by five wickets, lifting the trophy for the second time in their history.
Aaron Hardie set the tone long before he picked up a bat. With the ball in hand, Hardie was unplayable, finishing with figures of 4 wickets for just 27 runs to restrict Hyderabad Kingsmen to a below-par 129.
He found movement, hit his lengths consistently, and took wickets at crucial intervals to prevent the Kingsmen from posting a total that would have put serious pressure on Zalmi's chase.
Zalmi's reply began in the most chaotic fashion possible. Mohammad Ali tore through Zalmi's top order in the very first over, removing both openers. Mohammad Haris was caught by Marnus Labuschagne for 6 off just 3 balls, and captain Babar Azam was caught by Usman Khan for a golden duck.
Kusal Mendis tried to steady things but managed only 9 before he was caught at slip off Hunain Shah in the fourth over. Michael Bracewell contributed 4 before Akif Javed ended his stay. At 53 for 4 inside the powerplay, Zalmi's chase was in serious danger of unravelling entirely.
Q&A
Who were the finalists in the PSL 2026 final?
The finalists in the PSL 2026 final were Peshawar Zalmi and Hyderabad Kingsmen.
What was the margin of victory in the PSL 2026 final?
Peshawar Zalmi won the PSL 2026 final by five wickets.
Who was the standout player in the PSL 2026 final?
Aaron Hardie was the standout player, excelling with both bat and ball.
How many titles has Peshawar Zalmi won in the PSL?
Peshawar Zalmi has now won two titles in the PSL.
