Peshawar Zalmi will be up against Hyderabad Kingsmen in the PSL 2026 final on Sunday (May 3) at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
The Zalmi had a stellar season as they finished top of the table with 17 points. The Kingsmen finished 4th in the table and then won the two eliminators to book their place in the final.
Peshawar Zalmi vs Hyderabad Kingsmen Team News
Team news ahead of the PSL 2026 final indicates both Peshawar Zalmi and Hyderabad Kingsmen are nearing full strength, setting the stage for a competitive clash at Gaddafi Stadium. Zalmi, who dominated the regular season, have a settled squad with minor tweaks possible. Hyderabad Kingsmen, the debut franchise, will likely stick to the XI that delivered their stunning playoff victories, including the nail-biting Eliminator win over Islamabad
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For Peshawar Zalmi, captain Babar Azam remains the cornerstone. The predicted playing eleven features a strong top order and balanced all-round options. Mohammad Haris is expected to keep wickets and provide explosive starts, while Kusal Mendis and Babar anchor the innings. Middle-order depth comes from Abdul Samad, Aaron Hardie, and Iftikhar Ahmed.
The bowling mix includes pace from Nahid Rana and Farhan Yousaf alongside spin from Sufiyan Muqeem and Mohammad Basit. Recent form suggests Zalmi may include Michael Bracewell for his all-round utility. No major injury concerns reported, giving them flexibility.
Hyderabad Kingsmen rely on captain Marnus Labuschagne's tactical acumen. Their predicted lineup blends youth and experience, with Usman Khan behind the stumps and explosive batters like Saim Ayub, Glenn Maxwell, and Kusal Perera. The bowling attack hinges on Hunain Shah's yorkers, supported by Mohammad Ali, Akif Javed, and Hassan Khan. Maaz Sadaqat and Irfan Khan Niazi add depth. The side has shown remarkable resilience, turning around early losses through team spirit and match-winning performances.
PSZ vs HYDK Playing 11
Zalmi Predicted XI: Mohammad Haris (wk), Babar Azam (c), Kusal Mendis, Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Aaron Hardie, Iftikhar Ahmed, Farhan Yousaf, Nahid Rana, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Basit.
Kingsmen Predicted XI: Maaz Sadaqat, Marnus Labuschagne (c), Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Kusal Perera, Irfan Khan Niazi, Hassan Khan, Hunain Shah, Mohammad Ali, Akif Javed.
