{"id":8113,"date":"2026-05-03T22:35:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T22:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsmakers.com.pk\/en\/?p=8113"},"modified":"2026-05-03T22:38:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T22:38:50","slug":"babar-azams-peshawar-zalmi-lifts-psl-11-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsmakers.com.pk\/en\/sports\/babar-azams-peshawar-zalmi-lifts-psl-11-title\/8113\/","title":{"rendered":"Babar Azam&#8217;s Peshawar Zalmi Lifts PSL 11 Title"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Web Desk<\/strong><br><strong>May 1, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LAHORE<\/strong> \u2013 Peshawar Zalmi were crowned champions of HBL PSL Season 11 after a clinical 5-wicket victory over debutants Hyderabad Kings Men in the final at a packed Gaddafi Stadium on Friday night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is Peshawar Zalmi&#8217;s second PSL title overall, but the first under the captaincy of Babar Azam. The franchise previously won the trophy in 2017 under Darren Sammy&#8217;s leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Record-Breaking Crowd<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A historic crowd of 32,461 spectators filled the Gaddafi Stadium to watch the final \u2013 the highest attendance for any PSL match in the tournament&#8217;s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was also present at the stadium, watching the match alongside PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and interacting with players from both teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hyderabad Batting First: Stumble to 129 All Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam won the toss and elected to field first \u2013 a decision that proved decisive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hyderabad Kings Men&#8217;s batting lineup crumbled under pressure, managing only 129 runs in 18 overs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Hyderabad Batter<\/th><th>Runs<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Saim Ayub<\/strong><\/td><td>54 (50 balls)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Marnus Labuschagne (c)<\/strong><\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Glenn Maxwell<\/strong><\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Saim Ayub was the top scorer with a fighting half-century \u2013 the first of the final. However, wickets kept falling at the other end, and the innings never gained momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Peshawar&#8217;s Bowling Brilliance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Bowler<\/th><th>Wickets<\/th><th>Runs Conceded<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Aroon Hardy<\/strong><\/td><td>4<\/td><td>27<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nahid Rana<\/strong><\/td><td>2<\/td><td>22<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Aroon Hardy was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 4 crucial wickets. Nahid Rana also contributed with 2 wickets, keeping Hyderabad&#8217;s total well below par.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Chase: Early Scare, Then Recovery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chasing a modest target of 130 runs, Peshawar Zalmi&#8217;s batting also stumbled at the start:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Peshawar Batter<\/th><th>Runs<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Babar Azam (c)<\/strong><\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Haris<\/strong><\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Kusal Mendis<\/strong><\/td><td>9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bracewell<\/strong><\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The team lost 4 wickets for just 40 runs, with captain Babar Azam dismissed for a golden duck. The crowd fell silent as the star batter walked back \u2013 but Peshawar had other heroes waiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hardy and Samad Steer Zalmi Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aroon Hardy (56 not out) and Abdul Samad (48 not out) then produced a match-winning partnership, adding an unbroken 90+ runs to guide their team to victory without further loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Batter<\/th><th>Runs<\/th><th>Status<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Aroon Hardy<\/strong><\/td><td>56*<\/td><td>Not Out<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Abdul Samad<\/strong><\/td><td>48*<\/td><td>Not Out<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Peshawar Zalmi reached the target of 130 runs in the <strong>16th over<\/strong> with 5 wickets in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Hyderabad, Mohammad Ali took 3 wickets but couldn&#8217;t prevent the inevitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Presentation Ceremony: Babar&#8217;s Emotional Moment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi presented the PSL 11 trophy to a jubilant Babar Azam and his team in a glittering ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking after the match, Babar said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;This is an extremely happy moment for the Peshawar Zalmi players and fans. We planned match by match, and that planning paid off. I dedicate this trophy to the entire nation and the people of Peshawar.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Hyderabad captain Marnus Labuschagne, who was playing his first PSL season, graciously accepted defeat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;We have enjoyed the tournament immensely. We played as a team, but Peshawar were the better side today. Congratulations to them.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PCB Chairman&#8217;s Tribute to Lahore Crowd<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi thanked the passionate Lahore crowd for their support throughout the tournament, especially for the final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;The people of Lahore have proven their love for cricket. They came out in huge numbers, supported both teams with full enthusiasm and discipline. This is Pakistan&#8217;s real image \u2013 a nation that loves sports.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PSL 11&#8217;s Legacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Record<\/th><th>Detail<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Champions<\/strong><\/td><td>Peshawar Zalmi (2nd title)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Runners-up<\/strong><\/td><td>Hyderabad Kings Men (debut season)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Highest Attendance<\/strong><\/td><td>32,461 \u2013 PSL 11 Final<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Player of the Tournament<\/strong><\/td><td>To be announced<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Peshawar Zalmi&#8217;s victory marks a historic moment \u2013 their first title under Babar Azam&#8217;s leadership, and a sign that the franchise has rebuilt itself into a champion team. Babar remained the tournament&#8217;s top scorer by making 588 runs. Sufiyan Muqeem was declared player of the tournament by taking 22 wickets. Shadab Khan was the best all-rounder of the PSL11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsmakers.com.pk\/en\/sports\/david-warner-fan-advice-leave-psl-ipl-response\/8080\/\">David Warner Gives Fitting Reply to Indian Fan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Hyderabad Kings Men, the debut season ended in heartbreaking defeat, but their journey to the final has won them millions of fans across Pakistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Web DeskMay 1, 2026 LAHORE \u2013 Peshawar Zalmi were crowned champions of HBL PSL Season 11 after a clinical 5-wicket victory over debutants Hyderabad Kings Men in the final at a packed Gaddafi Stadium on Friday night. This is Peshawar Zalmi&#8217;s second PSL title overall, but the first under the captaincy of Babar Azam. 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