PSL 2026 Final: The Pakistan Super League 2026 ended in the same fashion as it started. In the PSL 2026 final between Peshawar Zalmi and Hyderabad Kingsmen, there was a moment where top officials were seen throwing keypad phones into the crowd. While announcing it as a ‘free giveaway,’ the officials were trolled for throwing technologically outdated phones. This moment occurred after the 10th over of the second innings during the Zalmi’s chase. The video went viral on social media platforms, including Twitter, where users from India, too, reacted and trolled the Pakistan Super League for its cheap theatrics. Fans argued that there is no need to throw such phones into the crowd.
WATCH: PSL 2026 Officials throw keypad mobile phones
Nahh man in the Era of 5g they are throwing empty Keypad phone boxes at crowd in PSL and calling it a ” Lucky giveaway “😭😭 pic.twitter.com/ZDT9Z8fLil
— ` (@McgMadMan) May 3, 2026
The PSL 2026 officials were caught in a controversial moment as they were throwing keypad phones into the crowd. It proved to be a sorry moment for the league and the Pakistan Cricket Board as the decision to throw phones in the crowd possibly showed them as cheap. As the Peshawar Zalmi was approaching the second half of their title-winning chase, the stunt from PSL officials caught all the negative attention.
Fans react to PSL 2026 Final controversy
I would have thrown keypad phone back at them 😂
— Compound V 93000-0 (@burgerstrike) May 4, 2026
The fans quickly took to social media, reacting to PSL 2026 officials throwing keypad phones in the crowd at Gaddafi Stadium.
Even teenagers don’t accept these 2 rupees keypad phone as there first cellular in India.😅
— Saul Badman (@CallSaul505) May 4, 2026
The fans taking to Twitter talked about how teenagers in India do not accept such phones.
Technical Guruji khud 100 iphones fek ke maare inko
— Soumya (@soumyattention) May 4, 2026
Reacting to the viral video of PSL 2026 officials throwing phones to fans, the jokes went flying on social media platforms.
They are still living in 2010 🤣🤣
— Rcbfan___263 (@AtharvSriv33993) May 4, 2026
Given how the world of technology has evolved over the years, fans argued whether such a giveaway makes any sense in 2026.
Bhai IPL mein jahan iPhone giveaway kiay gaye hon. Wo video aap dikha dain
— Roomi (@rameezcfa) May 4, 2026
On the other hand, fans from Pakistan argued that the IPL is not doing any good, and it is not like the grand league from India is giving its fans an iPhone.
PSL 2026 Final: Peshawar Zalmi crowned champions against Hyderabad Kingsmen
In the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 final on May 3 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Peshawar Zalmi defeated a determined Hyderabad Kingsmen after overcoming a top-order wobble. The driving force was Australian all-rounder Aaron Hardie, who dismissed the Kingsmen for 129 by taking four wickets in as many overs. Later, Hardie produced a half-century to assist Zalmi win their second championship after reaching the crease at 7-2. Babar Azam finally appreciated his breakthrough moment as captain, with a happy expression on his face. Peshawar Zalmi ended the Hyderabad Kingsmen’s long title drought on Sunday by defeating them by five wickets in the PSL 11 final at the Gaddafi Stadium.
