{"id":2980,"date":"2026-05-04T08:39:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T03:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jagonews.pk\/?p=2980"},"modified":"2026-05-04T08:39:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T03:39:21","slug":"psl-11-zalmi-crush-kingsmen-to-claim-second-psl-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jagonews.pk\/?p=2980","title":{"rendered":"PSL 11: Zalmi crush Kingsmen to claim second PSL title"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Peshawar Zalmi have been crowned champions of the Pakistan Super League 2026 after defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen in the final.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The victory marks their second PSL title, achieved with a dominant all-round performance in Lahore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hyderabad Kingsmen were bowled out for 129 runs in 18 overs after being asked to bat first in the final of the Pakistan Super League at Gaddafi Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite a fighting half-century from Saim Ayub (54), the Kingsmen struggled against disciplined bowling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Captain Marnus Labuschagne scored 20 runs, while Glenn Maxwell was dismissed for a duck, as wickets fell at regular intervals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hardie leads Zalmi bowling attack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Aaron Hardie delivered a match-winning spell, taking 4 wickets for 27 runs, dismantling the Kingsmen batting line-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He was supported by Nahid Rana and Mohammad Basit, who picked up two wickets each, restricting Hyderabad to a below-par total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zalmi\u2019s shaky start in the chase
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Chasing 130, Peshawar Zalmi suffered early setbacks as Mohammad Ali struck twice in the opening over, removing both Mohammad Haris and Babar Azam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At one stage, Zalmi were reduced to 7\/2, putting them under early pressure in the final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aaron Hardie, however, anchored the chase with a composed and aggressive innings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He was joined by Abdul Samad, and the pair built an 85-run match-defining partnership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samad contributed a crucial 48 runs off 34 balls before being dismissed in the 15th over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hardie remained unbeaten throughout the innings, scoring 56 off 39 balls, guiding Zalmi to victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zalmi secure second PSL title
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Peshawar Zalmi reached the target with five wickets in hand and 28 balls remaining, sealing their second PSL championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their first title came in 2017 under the leadership of former captain Darren Sammy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This win also marks a milestone for current captain Babar Azam, who lifts his first major franchise trophy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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