Hardie the hero as Babar Azam’s Peshawar Zalmi win PSL 2026

Aaron Hardie delivered a match-winning all-round performance as Peshawar Zalmi claimed their second Pakistan Super League title on 4 May 2026, defeating newcomers Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets. Hardie took 4-27 to bowl Hyderabad out for just 129 in 18 overs, then scored an unbeaten 56 off 39 balls to guide Peshawar to 130-5 in 15.2 overs. The victory gives Peshawar Zalmi, captained by Babar Azam, their second PSL title after a nine-year wait.