Peshawar Zalmi won the PSL 2026 final against Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on May 3, 2026.
Before the match, expectations were high for both teams. Peshawar Zalmi topped the league and had won nine of their ten matches leading up to the final.
However, things changed dramatically during the game. Hyderabad Kingsmen struggled and were bowled out for just 129 runs.
Aaron Hardie emerged as a key player, taking 4 wickets for 27 runs and scoring an unbeaten 56 runs. His all-round performance was instrumental in securing the victory.
Peshawar Zalmi chased down the target of 130 runs in just 15.2 overs. Abdul Samad contributed significantly with a score of 48 runs.
The match saw Babar Azam, captain of Peshawar Zalmi, dismissed for a golden duck. Despite this setback, the team maintained composure to clinch their second PSL title.
Key statistics:
- Hyderabad Kingsmen scored a total of 129 runs.
- Peshawar Zalmi successfully chased down the target with a score of 130 runs.
- The victory margin was five wickets.
- Aaron Hardie recorded match figures of 4 wickets for 27 runs and scored 56 runs.
- Mohammad Ali took 3 wickets for Hyderabad Kingsmen.
Aaron Hardie’s stellar performance solidified his status as a critical player for Peshawar Zalmi. The team celebrated their triumph as champions of PSL 2026.