Peshawar Zalmi (PES) will take on Hyderabad Kingsmen (HYK) in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 final at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday, May 3.
Babar Azam’s Peshawar Zalmi has been impressive this season, winning eight out of ten matches in the round-robin phase and losing just one, while one match was canceled. They led the standings and secured their final spot by beating Islamabad United by 70 runs in Karachi during the Qualifier.
Hyderabad Kingsmen are reaching the final in their first PSL season. Although they started with four losses, they rallied to win seven out of their last eight games. They finished fourth on the points table and advanced by defeating Multan Sultans in Eliminator 1 and Islamabad United in Eliminator 2.
The teams met earlier in the season at National Stadium in Karachi, where Peshawar won by four wickets, chasing down a 146-run target on the last ball.
PES vs HYK: Match Details
| Match | Peshawar Zalmi vs Hyderabad Kingsmen, Final, PSL 2026 |
| Date & Time (IST) | Sunday, May 3, 07:30 PM |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | Not available in India |
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore: Pitch Report
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium has been favorable for batsmen, with high scoring in recent matches. In the last five PSL 2026 games here, the average first-innings score has been around 188. The winning captain at the toss is likely to choose to bowl first, as chasing targets under 180 should be manageable.
PES vs HYK: Head-to-Head T20I Record
| Matches Played | 1 |
| Won by PES | 1 |
| Won by HYK | 0 |
| Tied / No Results | – |
| Only Fixture | April 8, 2026 |
PES vs HYK: Predicted Playing XIs
Peshawar Zalmi
Mohammad Haris (WK), Babar Azam (C), Kusal Mendis (WK), Farhan Yousaf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Michael Bracewell, Aaron Hardie, Abdul Samad, Khurram Shahzad, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Basit.
Hyderabad Kingsmen
Maaz Sadaqat, Saim Ayub, Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khan (WK), Kusal Perera, Glenn Maxwell, Hassan Khan, Irfan Khan, Hunain Shah, Mohammad Ali, Akif Javed.
PES vs HYK: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Babar Azam
Babar Azam has been a key player for his team. He leads the tournament with 588 runs in 10 innings, averaging 84 and with a strike rate of 146.27. The Hyderabad Kingsmen will aim to dismiss him early on Sunday.
Probable Best Bowler: Sufiyan Muqeem
Sufiyan Muqeem stands out as the top bowler in PSL 2026. He has taken 21 wickets in 10 matches at an average of 14, with an economy rate of 7.35. The Kingsmen will need to keep a close eye on his four-over spell.