Peshawar Zalmi captured their second PSL title by beating Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets, with Hardie driving the result in both innings.
The final turned on a complete all-round performance. Reports indicate Hardie took four wickets to disrupt Hyderabad’s challenge, then followed with 56 runs as Peshawar chased down the target and closed out the championship under the leadership of Babar Azam.
Hardie shaped the final from start to finish, breaking Hyderabad with the ball and steering Peshawar home with the bat.
Key Facts
- Peshawar Zalmi won the PSL 2026 final by five wickets.
- The victory gave Peshawar their second PSL title.
- Hardie starred with four wickets and 56 runs.
- Hyderabad Kingsmen finished runners-up in the final.
The margin tells only part of the story. A five-wicket win suggests control, but finals rarely come easily, and this one appears to have swung on key moments created by Hardie. His wickets cut into Hyderabad’s momentum, and his half-century gave Peshawar the stability needed in a title chase.
The result also strengthens Peshawar’s standing in the league and adds another major chapter to Babar Azam’s time with the franchise. Titles define teams more than strong seasons do, and this one gives Peshawar a fresh claim to consistency when the pressure peaks.
What comes next matters for both sides. Peshawar will look to turn this title into the base for another run at the top, while Hyderabad must regroup after falling one step short. For the league, the final offered a clear reminder of what decides championships: players who can seize the biggest night and bend it to their team’s will.