Peshawar Zalmi Clinch PSL 11 Title with Babar Azam at the Helm

May 3, 2026

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May 3, 2026 20:30

Peshawar Zalmi PSL 11 champions: Babar Azam wins first T20 title as captain; Hardie the hero

## Zalmi Triumph in PSL 11

Peshawar Zalmi emerged victorious in the PSL 11 final, securing a five-wicket win over Hyderabad Kingsmen at Gaddafi Stadium. This victory marks Zalmi's second PSL title and the first since 2017, ending a nine-year wait. Babar Azam, leading the team as captain, celebrated his first T20 title in this role.

## Hardie's Heroics

Australian all-rounder Aaron Hardie played a pivotal role in the final, taking four wickets to restrict the Kingsmen to 129 runs. He then guided Zalmi's chase with an unbeaten 56, forming a crucial 85-run partnership with Abdul Samad. Samad contributed 48 runs, helping Zalmi achieve the target with 28 balls to spare.

## Kingsmen's Struggle

Hyderabad Kingsmen, making their debut in the final, struggled after a promising start. Despite Saim Ayub's resilient 54, the team collapsed to 73 for 6, with Hardie leading the bowling attack for Zalmi. Mohammad Ali was the standout bowler for Kingsmen, claiming three wickets.

## Awards and Achievements

Sufiyan Muqeem of Zalmi was named Player of the Tournament, taking 22 wickets, a record for a specialist spinner in PSL history. Babar Azam topped the run charts with 588 runs, earning the Orange Cap, while Muqeem also secured the Purple Cap for most wickets.

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