Hyderabad Kingsmen and Peshawar Zalmi gamers in motion throughout PSL 11 remaining at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Could 3, 2026. — PSL
Hyderabad Kingsmen faltered after a flamboyant begin and plummeted to 73/6 as they misplaced 5 wickets at an alarming price, together with two run-outs, towards Peshawar Zalmi within the Pakistan Tremendous League (PSL) 11 remaining, underway right here on the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday.
Earlier, former champions Zalmi received the toss and determined to bowl first towards debutants Hyderabad Kingsmen in PSL remaining.
For the primary time within the historical past of the PSL, a separate reward has been set for the franchises, with the profitable franchise getting $500,000, runners up will get $300,000, whereas the franchise with one of the best participant growth efforts will bag $200,000. The tournament-winning prize for gamers will comprise $500,000.
Hyderabad Kingsmen can be seeking to conclude their fairytale season with the PSL title, whereas Peshawar Zalmi are eyeing their second title after 2017. Zalmi had been the runners-up for the 2018, 2019 and 2021 seasons.
On the again of Babar’s document 588-run tally, Kusal Mendis’ 541 runs and Sufyan Moqim’s 21 wickets, Peshawar Zalmi received eight of their 10 matches within the league stage together with a seven-match profitable streak.
They outclassed Islamabad United by 70 runs within the Qualifier to safe the ticket for the ultimate.
Categorical quick bowler Nahid Rana has additionally rejoined the Peshawar Zalmi squad and can be obtainable for choice. He picked up seven wickets in 4 league matches for Zalmi.
Hyderabad Kingsmen started their marketing campaign with three outright losses by 69 runs towards Qalandars, by 40 runs versus Gladiators and by six wickets towards Sultans.
Their fourth consecutive loss got here towards Peshawar Zalmi as the 2 groups performed out a last-ball thriller. Zalmi chased the 146-run goal with 4 wickets in hand.
Kingsmen then received 4 matches on the trot earlier than falling flat towards Islamabad United. They thumped Rawalpindiz by 108 runs of their final league sport to oust defending champions Lahore Qalandars on internet run price.
Kingsmen knocked out Multan Sultans in Eliminator 1 and got here from behind to stun Islamabad United by two runs within the Eliminator 2.
On the pre-final captains’ press convention, Babar stated: “We have played really good cricket in the tournament. Our focus has been on assessing the conditions first and then executing the plans.”
“The performance of our team this season has been a combined effort of the local and overseas players. We hope to win the trophy by giving our best.”
Labuschagne, the skipper of the Kingsmen stated that main his aspect has been actually thrilling and he’s loved each second.
“There have been certainly ups and downs but I think that’s what makes it so good. [it’s] just another game and we will make sure that we stick to our processes.”
Taking part in XIs
Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris, Kusal Mendis (wk), Farhan Yousuf, Michael Bracewell, Aaron Hardie, Iftikhar Ahmed, Abdul Samad, Nahid Rana, Sufiyan Muqeem and Mohammad Basit.
Hyderabad Kingsmen: Maaz Sadaqat, Marnus Labuschagne (c), Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (wk), Kusal Perera, Glenn Maxwell, Irfan Niazi, Hassan Khan, Hunain Shah, Mohammad Ali and Akif Javed.
