Peshawar Zalmi will face Hyderabad Kingsmen in the PSL 2026 final at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on May 3. Led by Babar Azam, Zalmi seeks their second title after winning in 2017.
Before this match, Peshawar Zalmi dominated the tournament, losing only one league game. They finished strong and advanced directly to the final.
In contrast, Hyderabad Kingsmen earned their spot by successfully defending six runs in the final over against Islamabad United during Qualifier 2.
Babar Azam stands out as the tournament’s top run-getter with a total of 588 runs. His performance has been critical to Zalmi’s success.
The stakes are high. The winner will receive USD 500,000, while the runners-up will take home USD 300,000. An additional USD 200,000 will go to the franchise with the best player development.
The toss for the match is scheduled for 7:30 PM local time. The closing ceremony will begin at 6:30 PM, followed by the match starting at 8:00 PM.
Peshawar Zalmi’s strong lineup and experience could give them an edge. However, Hyderabad Kingsmen’s recent performance shows they are a formidable opponent.
This final promises to be an exciting showdown between two competitive teams in the Pakistan Super League.
