Highlights | Peshawar Zalmi vs Hyderabad Kingsmen PSL 2026 Today Match Final Updates: PES Crowned Champions, Beat HYK By 5 Wickets

Here’s a look at the winning moment! 

That’s it! A single and a boundary and Peshawar Zalmi are the Champions of PSL 2026! Clinch their second title after a gap of 9 years!

Peshawar Zalmi tried to rebuild after early setbacks, reaching 33/2 after 3 overs against Hyderabad Kingsmen. Kusal Mendis looked in good touch, striking a couple of boundaries, while Aaron Hardie continued his aggressive approach, adding another four to keep the scoreboard moving. However, the fourth over brought a breakthrough as Hunain Shah dismissed Mendis for 9, caught at point. Michael Bracewell got off the mark with a boundary, but Zalmi’s momentum slowed.

Score after 4 overs: PES 37/3

Peshawar Zalmi had a shaky start in their chase of 130 against Hyderabad Kingsmen. The opening over saw early drama as Mohammad Ali struck twice, removing Mohammad Haris and Babar Azam for a duck, leaving Zalmi reeling at 8/2. In the second over, Aaron Hardie counterattacked with a flurry of boundaries, easing some pressure despite an early run-out scare for Kusal Mendis.

Score after 2 overs: PES 20/2

FIFTY FOR AYUB! 

Hyderabad Kingsmen continued to struggle for momentum in the 16th over, managing just 3 runs off Mohammad Basit. The highlight of the over was Saim Ayub bringing up a fighting half-century under pressure, reaching the milestone with a couple. However, boundaries remained hard to come by as Zalmi kept things tight.

Score after 16 overs: HYK 118/8
Saim Ayub 51 (44), Mohammad Ali 0 (4)**

Timeout break! The middle-order collapse has put Hyderabad Kingsmen in a tough spot. Full credit to Peshawar Zalmi for their disciplined bowling and sharp fielding effort. Saim Ayub remains at the crease and holds the key if Kingsmen are to post a competitive total.

Hyderabad Kingsmen managed to pick up 7 runs in the 15th over against Sufiyan Muqeem. Saim Ayub provided the highlight with a cleanly struck six down the ground, moving closer to a half-century, while the rest of the over was largely quiet with tight bowling from Muqeem.

Score after 15 overs: HYK 115/8
Saim Ayub 48 (40), Mohammad Ali 0 (2)**

Peshawar Zalmi tightened the screws further in the 14th over as Nahid Rana delivered a superb spell. He bowled a brilliant yorker to dismiss Hunain Shah, conceding just a single run in the over. The pressure continued to build as the Kingsmen struggled to find boundaries.

Score after 14 overs: HYK 108/8
Saim Ayub 41 (35), Mohammad Ali 0 (1)**

Peshawar Zalmi maintained the pressure in the 12th over, with Aaron Hardie giving away just 3 runs. Saim Ayub continued to pick up singles, while Hunain Shah rotated the strike cautiously as boundaries dried up.

Score after 12 overs: HYK 96/7
Saim Ayub 37 (30), Hunain Shah 2 (6)**

Peshawar Zalmi continued to keep things tight in the 11th over, with Sufiyan Muqeem conceding just 3 runs. Saim Ayub managed to rotate the strike, while Hunain Shah struggled to read the spin and was beaten multiple times.

Score after 11 overs: HYK 93/7
Saim Ayub 36 (26), Hunain Shah 1 (4)**

Peshawar Zalmi tightened their grip further with a tidy 10th over, conceding just 3 runs while picking up another wicket. Aaron Hardie dismissed the dangerous Hassan Khan, who mistimed an aggressive shot and was caught in the deep. Saim Ayub continued to hold one end but lacked support.

Score after 10 overs: HYK 90/7
Saim Ayub 34 (23), Hunain Shah 0 (1)**

Hyderabad Kingsmen steadied things a bit in the ninth over, adding 10 runs against Sufiyan Muqeem. Hassan Khan provided the momentum with a cleanly struck six, while Saim Ayub rotated the strike to keep the scoreboard ticking.

Score after 9 overs: HYK 87/6
Saim Ayub 33 (20), Hassan Khan 11 (5)**

Peshawar Zalmi tightened their grip on the game with a dramatic eighth over as Nahid Rana struck big. He removed Glenn Maxwell for a duck, and moments later, a mix-up led to a run-out involving Kusal Perera. Despite the chaos, Hassan Khan managed to end the over with a boundary.

Score after 8 overs: HYK 77/6
Saim Ayub 31 (18), Hassan Khan 4 (1)

Peshawar Zalmi pulled things back brilliantly in the seventh over as Sufiyan Muqeem made an immediate impact. He dismissed Usman Khan lbw with a sharp googly and chaos followed as Irfan Khan was run out soon after. Despite Saim Ayub holding one end, Zalmi conceded just 3 runs and picked up two crucial wickets.

Score after 7 overs: HYK 72/4
Saim Ayub 31 (16), Irfan Khan 1 (2)

Hyderabad Kingsmen kept up the scoring rate in the sixth over, taking 13 runs off Nahid Rana. Saim Ayub continued his aggressive approach, smashing a six and a beautifully timed boundary, while Usman Khan rotated the strike well.

Score after 6 overs: HYK 69/2
Saim Ayub 30 (14), Usman Khan 7 (4)**

Eyes on Saim Ayub to take the innings forward! 

Peshawar Zalmi had a mixed fifth over as Aaron Hardie struck but also conceded runs. Marnus Labuschagne looked dangerous, smashing a four and a six to bring up the team’s fifty, but Hardie responded by dismissing him for 20 with a catch behind. Usman Khan made an instant impact, hitting a boundary on arrival.

Score after 5 overs: HYK 56/2
Usman Khan 5 (2), Saim Ayub 19 (10)

Hyderabad Kingsmen kept the momentum going in the third over, collecting 9 runs against Iftikhar Ahmed.

Saim Ayub led the charge with two well-timed boundaries—a cut and a sweep—before rotating the strike. Marnus Labuschagne, however, was kept quiet with a series of dot balls.

Score after 3 overs: HYK 30/1
Saim Ayub 14 (7), Labuschagne 5 (5)

Peshawar Zalmi struck back in the second over after choosing to bowl, thanks to a key breakthrough by Mohammad Basit.

After conceding an early boundary, Basit removed the dangerous Maaz Sadaqat for 11, caught in the deep while attempting a pull shot. Saim Ayub came in and looked positive, finding a boundary but also surviving a couple of close calls.

Score after 2 overs: HYK 21/1
Saim Ayub 5 (4), Marnus Labuschagne 5 (2)

Peshawar Zalmi got off to a lively start after opting to bowl against Hyderabad Kingsmen in the PSL 2026 final.

Hyderabad Kingsmen raced to 12/0 in the first over, with Maaz Sadaqat and Marnus Labuschagne showing early intent. Iftikhar Ahmed was taken on, as Sadaqat launched a confident six down the ground, while Labuschagne finished the over with a crisp boundary.

Score after 1 over: HYK 12/0
Sadaqat 7 (4), Labuschagne 5 (2)

Match underway in Lahore! Maaz Sadaqat and Marnus Labuschagne open the innings for Hyderabad Kingsmen! Iftikhar Ahmed has the new ball for Peshawar Zalmi! 

The match will start soon! Stay tuned to our live updates as we bring you the real-time coverage all the way from Lahore! 

Snap from the toss! 

Peshawar Zalmi have won the toss and opted to field first! 

The closing ceremony has wrapped up. There’s a brief delay before the toss as the ground staff complete final preparations, but it should begin shortly. Stay tuned on NewsX! 

Atif Aslam setting the stage on fire with his musical performance !

Fireworks at the Gadaffi Stadium! Snap from the closing ceremony! 

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the PSL 2026 Final match between Peshawar Zalmi and Hyderabad Kingsmen all the way from the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore!