Peshawar Zalmi became the champions of Pakistan Super League Season 11 after defeating the Hyderabad Kingsmen on April 9, 2026 [1].
The victory cements Peshawar Zalmi's status as a dominant force in the league and marks a significant achievement for the franchise in the 2026 season.
Aaron Hardie delivered a standout performance to secure the title. Hardie took four wickets for 27 runs during the bowling phase [2] and later scored an unbeaten 56 runs to lead the chase [2].
Reports on the match specifics vary across sources. The Hyderabad Kingsmen set a target of 146 runs [1], though other reports list their total at 129 runs [3]. The winning margin was reported as either four wickets [1] or five wickets [2].
There is also a contradiction regarding the location of the championship match. Some reports state the final took place at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi [1], while other sources identify the venue as the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore [3].
The match was described as a low-scoring thriller that concluded with Peshawar Zalmi successfully chasing the target to claim the trophy [1].
“Peshawar Zalmi became the champions of Pakistan Super League Season 11”
The victory for Peshawar Zalmi highlights the impact of high-performing overseas players like Aaron Hardie in T20 cricket. Despite conflicting reports on the exact venue and final score, the result establishes Zalmi as the premier team of the 2026 PSL season, potentially influencing future player auctions and franchise valuations within the league.
