PSL 2026: Peshawar Zalmi vs Hyderabad Kingsmen Prediction, Playing XIs- Who Will Win PSL 2026 Final?

PSL 2026 Final predictions [AFP, PSL/X]

Peshawar Zalmi are all set to take on the newest PSL finalists, Hyderabad Kingsmen, in the PSL 2026 final at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on May 3, at 7:30 PM, as they chase their second title after a dominant season.

On the other hand, the Marnus Labuschagne-led Hyderabad Kingsmen aim for their maiden title in the very first season since the league was extended to 8 teams earlier this season.

While the Peshawar Zalmi have made their way to the final with only 1 loss in 11 matches, alongside a washed-out game, the Hyderabad Kingsmen took a tougher route after losing four games on the trot to start the tournament.

As both teams look to etch their name in PSL history books, we explore what to expect from the match.

Peshawar Zalmi vs Hyderabad Kingsmen current form (last 5 matches)

Peshawar Zalmi vs Hyderabad Kingsmen player battles

Babar Azam vs Mohammad Ali

In the battle of the best performers for the respective sides, Babar Azam, who is closing in on 600 runs this season, will look to hold one end throughout the innings and put on a big score on the board as he has done throughout the campaign.

On the other hand, Mohammad Ali, who has 17 wickets in 11 innings this season will like to use his experience of 55 T20s, where he has picked 85 wickets and chase Sufiyan Muqeem’s 21 scalps this season. This battle early on in the innings will set the innings up, and the one who wins this will put their team on the front foot.

Maaz Sadaqat vs Iftikhar Ahmed

The left-handed youngster has scored 249 runs at an impressive strike rate of 177.85 this season and likes to set his team up for a mammoth total or chase the scores quickly. With two fifties so far, he would like to pile on another big score in the final, but he will face the experienced Iftikhar Ahmed, who dismissed him earlier in the season.

Having ripped into the lineup previously, Ahmed will be confident of pulling out a similar performance in the big game, while Sadaqat, who is on the radar of national team selectors, would like to defy the odds and score big.

Usman Khan vs Sufiyan Muqeem

Usman Khan has scored three fifties and a hundred in the last five innings he has batted in and is among the top contenders to win the player of the tournament, with such knocks in crunch situations. On the other hand, Sufiyan Muqeem is the leading wicket-taker with 21 scalps and can win the same award too.

As an in-form leggie, bowling at an in-form explosive middle-order bat is on the cards in the middle overs; this battle could change the course of the match.

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Peshawar Zalmi vs Hyderabad Kingsmen top performers (current squad members)

Most runs for Peshawar Zalmi vs Hyderabad Kingsmen

Captain Babar Azam has scored 43 runs at a strike rate of 116.21 against the Hyderabad Kingsmen.

Most wickets for Peshawar Zalmi vs Hyderabad Kingsmen

The spin-bowling duo of Sufiyan Muqeem and Iftikhar Ahmed have four wickets each against the Hyderabad Kingsmen. Iftikhar had the better figures of 4/21 (4).

Most runs for Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Peshawar Zalmi

Kusal Perera has scored 58 runs at a strike rate of 165.71 against Peshawar Zalmi.

Most wickets for Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Peshawar Zalmi

Saim Ayub has two wickets against the Peshawar Zalmi, conceding at just 4.75 runs per over.

Peshawar Zalmi vs Hyderabad Kingsmen toss prediction

In PSL 2026, 20 matches have been played at the Gaddafi Stadium, out of which 6 have been won batting first and 14 won by the chasing teams. The average first innings score goes beyond 185 runs on this belter of a track to bat on. Following the trend, barring any surprise of putting runs on the board in a big final, chasing the target is a better-suited option.

Peshawar Zalmi vs Hyderabad Kingsmen 1st innings score prediction

Powerplay – 58/1

Final score – 181/5

Peshawar Zalmi vs Hyderabad Kingsmen 2nd innings score prediction

Powerplay – 65/0

Final score – 182/3

Peshawar Zalmi vs Hyderabad Kingsmen top players prediction

Peshawar Zalmi top players' prediction

Probable best batters

Kusal Mendis, Michael Bracewell

Probable best bowlers

Iftikhar Ahmed, Sufiyan Muqeem

Hyderabad Kingsmen top players prediction

Probable best batters

Maaz Sadaqat, Usman Khan

Probable best bowlers

Mohammad Ali, Hunain Khan

Who will hit the most sixes in Peshawar Zalmi vs Hyderabad Kingsmen in the PSL 2026 Final?

Maaz Sadaqat

Who will score the most fours in Peshawar Zalmi vs Hyderabad Kingsmen in the PSL 2026 Final?

Babar Azam

Peshawar Zalmi vs Hyderabad Kingsmen match winner prediction: Who will win the PSL 2026 Final?

Both teams are heading into the final, having won four of their last five matches. Peshawar Zalmi are well-rested, while the Kingsmen have played an extra game. Whether the extra couple of days of rest is a boon or a bane remains to be seen, considering forms and squad dynamics, this promises to be a high-scoring thriller.

Ahead of the fixture, it is a very well-poised contest, but Peshawar Zalmi hold just a slight edge of 55-45 in their favour to clinch the title.

Peshawar Zalmi vs Hyderabad Kingsmen Playing XI prediction

Peshawar Zalmi predicted XI vs Hyderabad Kingsmen- Mohammad Haris, Babar Azam (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Aaron Hardie, Iftikhar Ahmed, Farhan Yousaf, Khurram Shahzad, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Basit Ali.

Hyderabad Kingsmen predicted XI vs Peshawar Zalmi- Marnus Labuschagne (c), Maaz Sadaqat, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Kusal Perera, Hassan Khan, Irfan Khan Niazi, Hunain Shah, Mohammad Ali, Akif Javed.

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