Peshawar Zalmi rejoice PSL 11 victory after the ultimate match in opposition to Hyderabad Kingsmen in Lahore on Could 3, 2026. — X@babarazan258
Peshawar Zalmi ended a nine-year watch for Pakistan Tremendous League glory with a composed five-wicket victory over debutants Hyderabad Kingsmen within the PSL 11 ultimate at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday, sparking jubilant reactions from followers throughout the cricketing world.
All-rounder Aaron Hardie emerged because the star of the night time, delivering a match-winning efficiency with each ball and bat. His four-wicket haul restricted Kingsmen to a modest complete, earlier than he anchored the chase with an unbeaten half-century to information Zalmi residence with 28 balls to spare. Chasing 130, Zalmi approached the goal with calm authority, sealing the win for the lack of 5 wickets.
The triumph marked Zalmi’s second PSL title — their first since 2017 — and a big private milestone for captain Babar Azam, who lifted his maiden main T20 trophy as skipper. The victory additionally denied Hyderabad Kingsmen a dream debut season ending, although their spectacular run to the ultimate as first-time entrants drew widespread reward.
Followers flooded social media with celebratory reactions after Peshawar Zalmi’s title win, with supporters having fun with the franchise’s second PSL crown and praising a aggressive, entertaining season.
Federal Minister for Data Ataullah Tarar was all reward for the match, lauding the “great game of cricket” and the nation’s effort in staging one other profitable season of the PSL.
Amid the broader celebrations, a lot of the highlight turned to Babar’s management, with followers lauding his composed captaincy and resilience all through the match, hailing the triumph as a long-overdue milestone in his profession.
