Peshawar Zalmi wins PSL 11 in a gripping final after defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The win ends a long wait for Zalmi, who last lifted the trophy in 2017, and marks a major moment for captain Babar Azam.
Chasing a target of 130, Zalmi had a shaky start. They lost both openers, including Babar Azam, in the very first over. The early collapse put pressure on the middle order, but Aaron Hardie stepped up when it mattered most.
Hardie played a calm and controlled innings. He built a key partnership with Abdul Samad, which turned the game around. Samad scored a solid 48 off 34 balls, while Hardie stayed unbeaten on 56. Their partnership helped Zalmi recover from 40 for 4 and move close to victory.
Peshawar Zalmi wins PSL 11 thanks to Hardie’s all-round brilliance. Earlier, he delivered with the ball as well, taking four important wickets. His performance kept Kingsmen to a low total and gave Zalmi a strong advantage.
Hyderabad Kingsmen struggled throughout their innings. After a quick start, they lost wickets at regular intervals. A middle-order collapse hurt them badly, and they could only manage 129 runs. Saim Ayub was the top scorer with a patient half-century, but he lacked support from the rest of the batting line-up.
Zalmi’s bowlers maintained pressure from the start. Hardie led the attack, while others chipped in with timely wickets. Their disciplined bowling ensured the target remained within reach.
Peshawar Zalmi wins PSL 11 with 28 balls to spare, showing strong team effort and smart cricket under pressure. This victory not only brings another title to the franchise but also gives Babar Azam his first major trophy as captain.