Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Peshawar Zalmi Live Score, PSL 2026, HYK vs PES: Peshawar Zalmi lost Mohammad Haris early, but Babar Azam and Kusal Mendis steadied the chase with a solid stand. Mendis scored 27 before falling, while Babar continued with Michael Bracewell to take the score past 100. Late wickets, including Babar’s 43, slowed things slightly. At 15 overs, Zalmi are 116/4, still in control. Stay tuned for HYK vs PZ live updates, HYK vs PZ live cricket updates, HYK vs PES Live Updates, PSL 2026 Live Score, Live cricket score, PSL live score today, key moments, and real-time coverage from this blockbuster HYK vs PES encounter here on NewsX.
Maheesh Theekshana bowled a controlled over, conceding just 7 runs. Farhan Yousaf found a boundary but otherwise the batters managed only singles, keeping things steady without taking risks.
At the end of 16 overs, Peshawar Zalmi are 123/4, with Farhan Yousaf on 14 (10) and Abdul Samad on 1 (1).
After the early wicket, Peshawar Zalmi built the chase steadily through Babar Azam and Kusal Mendis, who added a solid partnership and took the score to 66/1 in 8 overs. Mendis was the aggressor, scoring quickly, while Babar anchored the innings.
Mendis eventually fell for 27, but Babar continued alongside Michael Bracewell, keeping the chase on track as Zalmi crossed 100 in 13 overs. Bracewell contributed a handy 25 before being dismissed.
Just when things looked comfortable, Saim Ayub and Hassan Khan struck to pick up wickets, including the crucial one of Babar for 43.
At the end of 15 overs, Zalmi are 116/4, still in control but with a few wickets falling in the middle phase.
Maheesh Theekshana struck in his first over to provide a breakthrough. Mohammad Haris looked aggressive with a boundary but fell soon after, caught by Marnus Labuschagne for 11. Babar Azam rotated the strike, while Kusal Mendis got off to a quiet start.
At the end of 2 overs, Peshawar Zalmi are 17/1, with Babar Azam on 5 (5) and Kusal Mendis yet to score.
Mohammad Ali started the chase, but Mohammad Haris made an immediate impact with a towering six off the first ball. Babar Azam then got going with a crisp boundary, though there were a few dot balls in between.
At the end of the first over, Peshawar Zalmi are 11/0, with Mohammad Haris on 6 (2) and Babar Azam on 4 (4).
Mohammad Haris and Babar Azam open the innings. Mohammad Ali has the new ball for Hyderabad! Let’s play!
Hyderabad Kingsmen kept losing wickets in clusters despite an important 82-run stand for the fifth wicket. They were rocked early as Iftikhar Ahmed removed the top order in the powerplay. Kusal Perera and Marnus Labuschagne then rebuilt well, with Perera leading a strong counterattack to lift hopes of a decent total.
However, once the partnership ended, the innings fell apart again, with the last five wickets tumbling for just a handful of runs as Sufiyan Muqeem dominated. A target of 145 looks manageable for Peshawar Zalmi, even though the pitch is slightly slow and low.
Appreciation post for Kusal Perera!
Aamer Jamal wrapped up the innings in style. On 18.1, Hassan Khan swung hard at a full delivery but failed to connect. The very next ball, Jamal struck—Hassan attempted another big shot but was caught in the deep by Iftikhar Ahmed.
Hyderabad Kingsmen were bowled out on 145, falling short of completing their 20 overs.
Nahid Rana bowled a decent over, conceding eight runs but also benefiting from a run-out. Hassan Khan struck a boundary and picked up a couple, but Hunain Shah was run out attempting a risky second run, adding to the collapse.
At the end of 18 overs, the score stands at 145/9, with Hassan Khan on 9 (7) and Mohammad Ali yet to face a ball.
Sufiyan Muqeem turned the game again with a sensational over, picking up three wickets. He dismissed the well-set Kusal Perera for 58, followed by Irfan Khan and Maheesh Theekshana, triggering another collapse despite an early boundary in the over.
At the end of 17 overs, the score has slipped to 137/8, with Hassan Khan on 1 (1) and Maheesh Theekshana dismissed for a duck.
Shoriful Islam conceded 12 runs in the 16th over as the momentum shifted back. Kusal Perera brought up a crucial half-century with a well-controlled boundary, while Irfan Khan finished the over in style with a straight six.
At the end of 16 overs, the score moves to 131/5, with Kusal Perera on 53 (32) and Irfan Khan on 9 (8).
Sufiyan Muqeem struck at the start of the over, dismissing Marnus Labuschagne for 27 as he top-edged a slog-sweep. He then kept things tight, conceding just a few singles and no boundaries. Kusal Perera inched closer to his fifty, while Irfan Khan rotated the strike.
At the end of 15 overs, the score stands at 119/5, with Kusal Perera on 48 (30) and Irfan Khan on 2 (4).
Aamer Jamal delivered a steady over, conceding seven runs as both batters focused on strike rotation. Kusal Perera moved closer to his half-century with a couple of well-run twos, while Marnus Labuschagne supported with a few singles.
At the end of 14 overs, the score stands at 116/4, with Kusal Perera on 47 (29) and Marnus Labuschagne on 27 (26).
Sufiyan Muqeem conceded nine runs in the 12th over, with Kusal Perera leading the charge by smashing a six and rotating strike well alongside Marnus Labuschagne. The score moved to 101/4 after 12 overs.
Michael Bracewell followed up with a controlled 13th over, giving away eight runs, including four byes, as both batters continued to rebuild steadily.
At the end of 13 overs, the score stands at 109/4, with Kusal Perera on 44 (26) and Marnus Labuschagne on 23 (23).
Michael Bracewell delivered a tidy over, conceding just six runs as both batters focused on rotating the strike. Kusal Perera and Marnus Labuschagne picked up singles regularly, with no boundaries scored.
At the end of 11 overs, the score stands at 92/4, with Marnus Labuschagne on 20 (18) and Kusal Perera on 34 (19).
Nahid Rana bowled a steady over, conceding nine runs as Kusal Perera continued his positive approach with a well-timed boundary and smart running between the wickets. Marnus Labuschagne supported with a single as the partnership kept building.
At the end of 10 overs, the score moves to 86/4, with Kusal Perera on 31 (16) and Marnus Labuschagne on 18 (15).
Sufiyan Muqeem had an expensive eighth over as Marnus Labuschagne took charge, smashing three boundaries to shift momentum, while Kusal Perera chipped in with a single. The over produced 14 runs, taking the score to 70/4 after 8 overs.
Iftikhar Ahmed returned to regain control in the ninth, conceding just 7 runs despite an early boundary from Perera. Both batters rotated strike without taking major risks.
At the end of 9 overs, the score stands at 77/4, with Marnus Labuschagne on 17 (14) and Kusal Perera on 23 (11).
Iftikhar Ahmed continued his tight spell, conceding just five runs in the over and not allowing any boundaries. Kusal Perera managed a couple of twos, while Marnus Labuschagne added a single but struggled to accelerate.
At the end of 7 overs, the score moves to 56/4, with Kusal Perera on 16 (7) and Marnus Labuschagne on 3 (6).
Nahid Rana was taken on in his first over as Kusal Perera counterattacked brilliantly. After a leg-bye boundary, Perera shifted gears with a powerful six and a crisp four, along with a couple of runs in between. Marnus Labuschagne added a single as well. A big over yielded 17 runs, taking the score to 51/4 after 6 overs, with Kusal Perera on 12 (4) and Marnus Labuschagne on 2 (3).
Iftikhar Ahmed turned the game on its head with a sensational over, picking up three wickets and conceding just two runs. He first dismissed Saim Ayub for 14, followed by a golden duck for Usman Khan, and then bowled Sharjeel Khan to cap off a dramatic collapse. Marnus Labuschagne got off the mark with a single amid the chaos.
At the end of 5 overs, the score has slipped to 34/4, with Marnus Labuschagne on 1 (1) and Sharjeel Khan dismissed for 2.
Michael Bracewell returned for his second over and kept things under control, conceding just six runs. Saim Ayub managed a well-played sweep for a boundary but couldn’t capitalize further, with several dot balls slowing the momentum. Sharjeel Khan rotated the strike with a single.
At the end of 4 overs, the score stands at 32/1, with Saim Ayub on 14 (14) and Sharjeel Khan on 1 (2).
Iftikhar Ahmed made an immediate impact after coming into the attack, picking up a crucial wicket. Maaz Sadaqat looked in good touch with a boundary earlier in the over, but his aggressive approach led to his downfall as he was caught by Aamer Jamal for 17. Saim Ayub continued to rotate the strike, while Sharjeel Khan walked in but couldn’t score.
At the end of 3 overs, the score is 26/1, with Saim Ayub on 9 (9) and Sharjeel Khan yet to get off the mark.
Shoriful Islam came into the attack and kept things relatively tight despite a boundary at the end. Maaz Sadaqat was the standout, picking up three runs earlier in the over and finishing it with a well-timed straight drive for four. Saim Ayub rotated the strike with a couple of singles but couldn’t find the boundary. At the end of 2 overs, the score moves to 19/0, with Maaz Sadaqat on 12 (5) and Saim Ayub on 7 (7).
Michael Bracewell started the innings with the ball, but Maaz Sadaqat made an immediate impact, cutting the first delivery for a boundary. Saim Ayub followed it up with a classy inside-out four over the off-side. The rest of the over was kept relatively quiet, with a few singles and dot balls.
At the end of the first over, the score stands at 10/0, with Saim Ayub on 5 (4) and Maaz Sadaqat on 5 (2).
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There’s a noticeable amount of grass around the edges of the pitch, while the central strip looks comparatively dry and bare. The surface should offer decent pace and carry early on, making it favorable for the new ball. As the game progresses, spinners could get some assistance as well. The boundaries measure around 63 meters square on either side and 73 meters straight down the ground. A first-innings total of around 180 should be competitive and keep the batting side well in the contest.
Snaps from the toss!
Marnus Labuschagne Speaks: Lot of positive things to take from our games but also a lot of things to keep working on. Few changes. Meredith is out. Kusal Perera in. Showed what the batting order can do in the last game when we scored 230.
Babar Azam Speaks: Will bowl first because of dew factor. Also the first match in Karachi, want to have a look. Our local players, combination of youngsters and experienced is good. Have utilized our time well. Two changes – Nahid Rana and Iftikhar playing.
Peshawar Zalmi have won the toss and opted to bowl first!
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