US EditionHardie Stars with Ball and Bat to Lead Peshawar to First PSL Cricket Title Since 2017
Aaron Hardie took 4 for 27 as Hyderabad Kingsmen collapsed from 71 for 2 to 129 all out in the PSL final.
- On Sunday, Peshawar Zalmi won the toss and decided to field first against tournament debutants Hyderabad Kingsmen in the 11th HBL Pakistan Super League final at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.
- The Kingsmen reached the title match after a stunning 2-run victory over Islamabad United in Friday's eliminator, recovering from five consecutive early losses to qualify for the playoffs.
- Despite Ayub's fighting 54, the Kingsmen managed only 129 runs in 18 overs after a dramatic collapse saw them lose four wickets for just one run following a 71-for-two position.
- Aaron Hardie spearheaded the Peshawar Zalmi bowling attack with four wickets for 27 runs, while Naheed Rana took two wickets and Sufiyan Muqeem dismissed Usman Khan for eight.
- The Babar-led side, chasing a second title since 2017, entered the final after crushing Islamabad United by 70 runs in the first playoff match with eight victories throughout the tournament.
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Hardie stars with ball and bat to lead Peshawar to first PSL cricket title since 2017
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Aaron Hardie’s brilliant all-round performance led Peshawar Zalmi to its first Pakistan Super League cricket title since 2017 with a five-wicket win over newcomer Hyderabad Kingsmen in the final on Sunday.
Hardie leads rout as Zalmi skittle Kingsmen for 129 in HBL PSL final
Despite Saim Ayub’s fighting 54, Hyderabad Kingsmen managed only a modest 129 against Peshawar Zalmi in a high-pressure HBL Pakistan Super League final at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. Peshawar Zalmi, eyeing a second PSL title, won the toss and opted to field — a decision that paid early dividends as in-form Maaz Sadaqat fell in the second over after scoring 11. Captain Marnus Labuschagne then joined Ayub, and together they took the score …
Peshawar Zalmi win toss, opt to field first against debutants Hyderabad Kingsmen in PSL final
Peshawar Zalmi won the toss and decided to field first in the high-octane final of the 11th season of HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) against tournament debutants Hyderabad Kingsmen in Lahore on Sunday. Speaking after the toss, Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar said that assessing the situation at the earliest was the key to his team’s success. “The pitch is looking grassy, and we will try to utilise the first six overs,” he said. “Like the whole of…
"Has Been Trying For A Long Time": Pakistan Star Backs Babar Azam's Peshawar Zalmi To Win PSL 2026 Title
During the post-match press conference, Shadab Khan was asked to predict the winner of the PSL 2026 final, scheduled to be played between Hyderabad Kingsmen and Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi on Sunday.
PSL 2026 Final: Babar Azam Wins First Major Trophy as Captain
Peshawar Zalmi are Pakistan Super League (PSL) champions again, defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets in the final at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Aaron Hardie delivered a match-winning all-round performance for Peshawar Zalmi, taking four wickets with the ball before scoring an unbeaten fifty in the run chase. The victory ended the nine-year […] The post PSL 2026 Final: Babar Azam Wins First Major Trophy as Captain appeared firs…
Double Blow for Hyderabad Kingsmen! Maxwell Out After Irfan Khan Niazi
Hyderabad Kingsmen suffered a major setback during a crucial phase of the match as star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was dismissed shortly after the fall of Irfan Khan Niazi. The sudden double blow put the batting side under immediate pressure, halting their momentum just as they looked to stabilize and build a competitive total. Maxwell’s departure, in particular, dealt a heavy impact given his ability to accelerate the innings and shift the game …
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