20
14 runs
Peshawar Zalmi 146/2
CRR: 6.95
Aamir Jamal 6 (10b)
Iftikhar Ahmed 15 (10b)
Hunain Shah 4-0-32-1
Mohammad Ali 3-0-16-1
19.6
1
1
Hunain Shah to Aamir Jamal, 1 run, Aamir Jamal hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
19.5
1
1
Hunain Shah to Iftikhar Ahmed, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Iftikhar Ahmed hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards mid off for 1 run.
19.4
6
6
Hunain Shah to Iftikhar Ahmed, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball, on the stumps, Iftikhar Ahmed hangs in the crease, showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to long off for a colossal Maximum! Well timed shot in the air, went flat and hard out of the ground. It deserves the standing ovation
19.3
1
1
Hunain Shah to Aamir Jamal, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Aamir Jamal hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
19.2
1
1
Hunain Shah to Iftikhar Ahmed, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Iftikhar Ahmed goes back and chunks it towards the long on for 1 run.
19.1
4
4
Hunain Shah to Iftikhar Ahmed, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Iftikhar Ahmed hangs in the crease, it to the deep mid wicket, races away and finds the boundary.
19
5 runs
Peshawar Zalmi 132/2
CRR: 6.6
Aamir Jamal 6 (10b)
Iftikhar Ahmed 15 (10b)
Hunain Shah 4-0-32-1
Mohammad Ali 3-0-16-1
19.
132
132
End of over 19 (5 runs), Peshawar Zalmi 132/6
18.6
1
1
Mohammad Ali to Iftikhar Ahmed, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Iftikhar Ahmed hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards long on for 1 run.
18.5
1
1
Mohammad Ali to Aamir Jamal, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the leg stump, goes back, plays flick shot, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.
18.4
0
0
Mohammad Ali to Aamir Jamal, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Aamir Jamal hangs in the crease and dabs ramp shot with soft hands, edged!! and the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
18.3
1
1
Mohammad Ali to Iftikhar Ahmed, 1 run, Iftikhar Ahmed hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a textbook flick shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards deep square leg for 1 run.
18.2
1
1
Mohammad Ali to Aamir Jamal, 1 run, Mohammad Ali delivers fast ball at full length, Aamir Jamal hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Aamir Jamal to just 1 run.
18.1
1
1
Mohammad Ali to Iftikhar Ahmed, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Iftikhar Ahmed hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
18
2 runs
Need 18 from 6b
Peshawar Zalmi 127/2
CRR: 6.68 RRR: 18
Aamir Jamal 6 (10b)
Iftikhar Ahmed 15 (10b)
Hunain Shah 4-0-32-1
Mohammad Ali 3-0-16-1
18.
127
127
End of over 18 (2 runs), Peshawar Zalmi 127/6
17.6
2
2
Hunain Shah to Aamir Jamal, 2 runs, Hunain Shah delivers fast ball at full length, Aamir Jamal goes back and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs. Swift fielding by the bowler.
17.5
0
0
Hunain Shah to Aamir Jamal, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, played it to the mid off.
17.4
0
0
Hunain Shah to Aamir Jamal, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the stumps, Aamir Jamal goes forward and strives to hit pull, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
17.3
0
0
Hunain Shah to Aamir Jamal, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Hunain Shah sends down a sharp delivery, Aamir Jamal hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
17.2
0
0
Hunain Shah to Aamir Jamal, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the deep mid wicket.
17.1
W
W
Hunain Shah to Abdul Samad, no run, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, An unsuccessful attempt by Abdul Samad who hangs in the crease to play it towards that goes straight to Usman Khan, who makes the catch for Abdul Samad's dismissal. Remarkable fielding display by the keeper.
17
2 runs
Need 20 from 12b
Peshawar Zalmi 125/1
CRR: 6.94 RRR: 10
Aamir Jamal 6 (10b)
Iftikhar Ahmed 15 (10b)
Hunain Shah 4-0-32-1
Mohammad Ali 3-0-16-1
17.
125
125
End of over 17 (2 runs), Peshawar Zalmi 125/5
16.6
0
0
Mohammad Ali to Iftikhar Ahmed, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Iftikhar Ahmed hangs in the crease and slash punch towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
16.5
0
0
Mohammad Ali to Iftikhar Ahmed, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Iftikhar Ahmed goes forward, dabs pull with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
16.4
0
0
Mohammad Ali to Iftikhar Ahmed, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Iftikhar Ahmed hangs in the crease, tucks push toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
16.3
W
W
Mohammad Ali to Farhan Yousaf, no run, Out LBW !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Farhan Yousaf hangs in the crease, takes a big risk to chunk it away, but unfortunately, mistimes it, and the ball hits the pad, and Mohammad Ali appeals for an LBW, which is given by the umpire. Farhan Yousaf has to go back.
16.2
1
1
Mohammad Ali to Abdul Samad, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Abdul Samad hangs in the crease, aims to slam it, but deflect off the pads. Batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.
16.1
1
1
Mohammad Ali to Farhan Yousaf, 1 run, Farhan Yousaf hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
16
123 runs
Need 22 from 18b
Peshawar Zalmi 123/0
CRR: 7.24 RRR: 7.33
Aamir Jamal 6 (10b)
Iftikhar Ahmed 15 (10b)
Hunain Shah 4-0-32-1
Mohammad Ali 3-0-16-1
16.
123
123
End of over 16 (7 runs), Peshawar Zalmi 123/4
15.6
1
1
Maheesh Theekshana to Farhan Yousaf, 1 run, Farhan Yousaf hangs in the crease to take of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
15
0 runs
Need 145 from 24b
Peshawar Zalmi 0/0
CRR: 0 RRR: 36.25
Aamir Jamal 6 (10b)
Iftikhar Ahmed 15 (10b)
Hunain Shah 4-0-32-1
Mohammad Ali 3-0-16-1
15.5
0
0
Maheesh Theekshana to Farhan Yousaf, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Farhan Yousaf hangs in the crease, tucks push toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Match Info
- Match
- Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Peshawar Zalmi
- Date
- 08 Apr, 2026
- Time
- 01:00 PM (UTC) / 06:00 PM (PKT)
- Venue
- National Stadium Karachi
- Toss
- Peshawar Zalmi elected to bowl
- Umpires
- Aaley Haider (Pakistan), Sharfuddoula (Bangladesh), Rashid Riaz (Pakistan, TV)
- Referee
Hyderabad Kingsmen (Batting) — 145/10 (18.2 Ovs)
| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|
Maaz Sadaqat c Aamir Jamal b Iftikhar Ahmed
|
17 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 212.50 | |
|
Saim Ayub c Mohammad Haris b Iftikhar Ahmed
|
14 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 93.33 | |
|
Sharjeel Khan b Iftikhar Ahmed
|
2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 | |
|
Usman Khan c Sufiyan Muqeem b Iftikhar Ahmed
|
0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |
|
Marnus Labuschagne c Shoriful Islam b Sufiyan Muqeem
|
27 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 100.00 | |
|
Kusal Perera c Iftikhar Ahmed b Sufiyan Muqeem
|
58 | 35 | 5 | 2 | 165.71 | |
|
Muhammad Irfan Khan Niazi c Babar Azam b Sufiyan Muqeem
|
9 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 100.00 | |
|
Hassan Khan c Iftikhar Ahmed b Aamir Jamal
|
9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 | |
|
Maheesh Theekshana c & b Sufiyan Muqeem
|
0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |
|
Hunain Shah runout (Farhan Yousaf)
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |
|
Mohammad Ali Not out
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Total | 145/10 (18.2 Ovs) Extras: 9 ( b 4 , lb 4 , w 1 , nb 0 , p 0) | |||||
Fall of Wickets
| Wkt # | Player | Runs | Ovs |
| 1 |
Maaz Sadaqat c Aamir Jamal b Iftikhar Ahmed
|
26 | 2.5 |
| 2 |
Saim Ayub c Mohammad Haris b Iftikhar Ahmed
|
33 | 4.2 |
| 3 |
Usman Khan c Sufiyan Muqeem b Iftikhar Ahmed
|
33 | 4.3 |
| 4 |
Sharjeel Khan b Iftikhar Ahmed
|
34 | 4.6 |
| 5 |
Marnus Labuschagne c Shoriful Islam b Sufiyan Muqeem
|
116 | 14.1 |
| 6 |
Muhammad Irfan Khan Niazi c Babar Azam b Sufiyan Muqeem
|
136 | 16.3 |
| 7 |
Kusal Perera c Iftikhar Ahmed b Sufiyan Muqeem
|
137 | 16.5 |
| 8 |
Maheesh Theekshana c & b Sufiyan Muqeem
|
137 | 16.6 |
| 9 |
Hunain Shah runout (Farhan Yousaf)
|
144 | 17.3 |
| 10 |
Hassan Khan c Iftikhar Ahmed b Aamir Jamal
|
145 | 18.2 |
Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | WD | NB | ECO |
| Michael Bracewell | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.50 |
| Shoriful Islam | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.50 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5.25 |
| Nahid Rana | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.00 |
| Sufiyan Muqeem | 4 | 0 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Aamir Jamal | 1.2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.25 |
Peshawar Zalmi (Batting) — 146/6 (20 Ovs)
| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|
Mohammad Haris c Marnus Labuschagne b Maheesh Theekshana
|
11 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 183.33 | |
|
Babar Azam lbw b Hassan Khan
|
43 | 37 | 6 | 0 | 116.22 | |
|
Kusal Mendis c Mohammad Ali b Saim Ayub
|
27 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 117.39 | |
|
Michael Bracewell c Muhammad Irfan Khan Niazi b Saim Ayub
|
25 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 131.58 | |
|
Farhan Yousaf lbw b Mohammad Ali
|
15 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 125.00 | |
|
Abdul Samad c Usman Khan b Hunain Shah
|
1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
|
Iftikhar Ahmed Not out
|
15 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 150.00 | |
|
Aamir Jamal Not out
|
6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 | |
| Total | 146/6 (20 Ovs) Extras: 3 ( b 0 , lb 2 , w 1 , nb 0 , p 0) | |||||
Fall of Wickets
| Wkt # | Player | Runs | Ovs |
| 1 |
Mohammad Haris c Marnus Labuschagne b Maheesh Theekshana
|
17 | 1.5 |
| 2 |
Kusal Mendis c Mohammad Ali b Saim Ayub
|
66 | 8.2 |
| 3 |
Michael Bracewell c Muhammad Irfan Khan Niazi b Saim Ayub
|
104 | 13.4 |
| 4 |
Babar Azam lbw b Hassan Khan
|
116 | 14.6 |
| 5 |
Farhan Yousaf lbw b Mohammad Ali
|
125 | 16.3 |
| 6 |
Abdul Samad c Usman Khan b Hunain Shah
|
125 | 17.1 |
Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | WD | NB | ECO |
| Mohammad Ali | 3 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.33 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Hassan Khan | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.33 |
| Maaz Sadaqat | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Saim Ayub | 4 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4.75 |
| Hunain Shah | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8.00 |
Hyderabad Kingsmen
| 1 | Saim Ayub (bat) |
| 2 | Usman Khan (wk) |
| 3 | Marnus Labuschagne (bat) |
| 4 | Kusal Perera (wk) |
| 5 | Muhammad Irfan Khan Niazi (all) |
| 6 | Rizwan Mehmood (bat) |
| 7 | Hassan Khan (all) |
| 8 | Hammad Azam (bat) |
| 9 | Riley Meredith (bowl) |
| 10 | Mohammad Ali (bowl) |
| 11 | Akif Javed (bowl) |
| 12 | Shayan Jahangir (wk) |
| 13 | Syed Saad Ali (bat) |
| 14 | Sharjeel Khan (bat) |
| 15 | Mohammad Tayyab Arif (bat) |
| 16 | Ahmed Hussain (bat) |
| 17 | Maaz Sadaqat (all) |
| 18 | Glenn Maxwell (all) |
| 19 | Asif Mehmood (bowl) |
| 20 | Hunain Shah (bowl) |
| 21 | Maheesh Theekshana (bowl) |
Peshawar Zalmi
| 1 | Babar Azam (bat) |
| 2 | Mohammad Haris (wk) |
| 3 | Kusal Mendis (wk) |
| 4 | Aaron Hardie (all) |
| 5 | Farhan Yousaf (bat) |
| 6 | Michael Bracewell (all) |
| 7 | Abdul Samad (bat) |
| 8 | Aamir Jamal (all) |
| 9 | Sufiyan Muqeem (bowl) |
| 10 | Shoriful Islam (bowl) |
| 11 | Ali Raza (bowl) |
| 12 | Iftikhar Ahmed (all) |
| 13 | Khalid Usman (all) |
| 14 | Brian Bennett (all) |
| 15 | Shahnawaz Dahani (bowl) |
| 16 | Nahid Rana (bowl) |
| 17 | Khurram Shahzad (bowl) |
| 18 | Abdul Subhan (bowl) |
| 19 | Mohammad Basit (bowl) |
| 20 | James Vince (bat) |
| 21 | Mirza Baig (bat) |
| 22 | Kashif Ali (bowl) |
| 23 | Tymal Mills (bowl) |
| 24 | Tanzid Hasan Tamim (bat) |
Innings 1 Partnerships
| Maaz Sadaqat 17 (8) |
26
(0)
Ovs |
Saim Ayub 14 (15) |
| Saim Ayub 14 (15) |
7
(0)
Ovs |
Sharjeel Khan 2 (5) |
| Sharjeel Khan 2 (5) |
0
(0)
Ovs |
Usman Khan 0 (1) |
| Usman Khan 0 (1) |
1
(0)
Ovs |
Marnus Labuschagne 27 (27) |
| Marnus Labuschagne 27 (27) |
82
(0)
Ovs |
Kusal Perera 58 (35) |
| Kusal Perera 58 (35) |
20
(0)
Ovs |
Muhammad Irfan Khan Niazi 9 (9) |
| Muhammad Irfan Khan Niazi 9 (9) |
1
(0)
Ovs |
Hassan Khan 9 (9) |
| Hassan Khan 9 (9) |
0
(0)
Ovs |
Maheesh Theekshana 0 (1) |
| Maheesh Theekshana 0 (1) |
7
(0)
Ovs |
Hunain Shah 0 (0) |
| Hunain Shah 0 (0) |
1
(0)
Ovs |
Mohammad Ali 0 (0) |
Innings 2 Partnerships
| Mohammad Haris 11 (6) |
17
(0)
Ovs |
Babar Azam 43 (37) |
| Babar Azam 43 (37) |
49
(0)
Ovs |
Kusal Mendis 27 (23) |
| Kusal Mendis 27 (23) |
38
(0)
Ovs |
Michael Bracewell 25 (19) |
| Michael Bracewell 25 (19) |
12
(0)
Ovs |
Farhan Yousaf 15 (12) |
| Farhan Yousaf 15 (12) |
9
(0)
Ovs |
Abdul Samad 1 (3) |
| Abdul Samad 1 (3) |
0
(0)
Ovs |
Iftikhar Ahmed 15 (10) |
| Iftikhar Ahmed 15 (10) |
-125
(0)
Ovs |
Aamir Jamal 6 (10) |
Innings 1 (Batting) Overs
| # | Bowler | Runs | W | B | TR | TW | ORR |
| No over-by-over data available for this innings. | |||||||
Innings 2 (Batting) Overs
| # | Bowler | Runs | W | B | TR | TW | ORR |
| No over-by-over data available for this innings. | |||||||
Full match report
Match status
Completed — PZ won by 4 wickets
Winner: Peshawar Zalmi
Match details
HK
PZ
Top performers
- Top batter: Kusal Perera — 58 runs
- Top bowler: Iftikhar Ahmed — 4/21
Report
In an exciting encounter at the National Stadium Karachi, Peshawar Zalmi emerged victorious against Hyderabad Kingsmen by 4 wickets in the PSL 2026 match held on April 8. After winning the toss, Peshawar Zalmi elected to bowl first, a decision that paid off as they restricted their opponents effectively.
Kusal Perera shone with the bat for Peshawar, scoring a crucial 58 runs, helping his team chase down the target. Iftikhar Ahmed was the standout bowler of the match, claiming 4 wickets for just 21 runs, showcasing his skills and contributing significantly to the team's success. This win places Peshawar Zalmi firmly in contention as the tournament progresses.
Points table update
PSL Teams
M
W
L
T
N/R
PT
NRR
MS
8
0.941
KK
6
0.486
IU
5
1.055
LQ
4
1.546
PZ
3
0.674
QG
2
-0.223
RP
0
-1.625
HK
0
-2.077
Scorecard highlights
Leading batters and bowlers (top 3 per side) from this match’s scorecard.
Man of the Match
The official player of the match, as recorded for this fixture. They made the decisive contribution with bat, ball, or in the field.
Top performers
Leading run-scorers and wicket-takers from each side in this match, based on the official scorecard data. Use it to see who set the tone with the bat and who kept the pressure on with the ball.
Hyderabad Kingsmen — Batting
- Kusal Perera — 58 (35b) · 5×4, 2×6
- Marnus Labuschagne — 27 (27b) · 3×4, 0×6
- Maaz Sadaqat — 17 (8b) · 3×4, 0×6
Hyderabad Kingsmen — Bowling
- Saim Ayub — 2/19 (4 ov, econ 4.75)
- Mohammad Ali — 1/16 (3 ov, econ 5.33)
- Hassan Khan — 1/25 (3 ov, econ 8.33)
Peshawar Zalmi — Batting
- Babar Azam — 43 (37b) · 6×4, 0×6
- Kusal Mendis — 27 (23b) · 1×4, 2×6
- Michael Bracewell — 25 (19b) · 2×4, 1×6
Peshawar Zalmi — Bowling
- Iftikhar Ahmed — 4/21 (4 ov, econ 5.25)
- Sufiyan Muqeem — 4/32 (4 ov, econ 8)
- Aamir Jamal — 1/7 (1.2 ov, econ 5.83)
Match analysis
Short summary from match facts and scorecard highlights.
Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Peshawar Zalmi Match Analysis
The PSL 2026 encounter between Hyderabad Kingsmen and Peshawar Zalmi at the National Stadium Karachi concluded with Peshawar Zalmi winning by 4 wickets. The match was decided after Peshawar elected to bowl first, restricting Hyderabad to a total of 145 runs.
Hyderabad's innings saw standout performances from Kusal Perera, who scored a brisk 58 off 35 balls, and Maaz Sadaqat, who provided a quick-fire 17 off just 8 balls. However, the rest of the batting lineup struggled, leading to their eventual all-out for 145 runs. Peshawar's bowling was spearheaded by Iftikhar Ahmed, who was exceptional with figures of 4 wickets for just 21 runs in his 4 overs, earning him the Man of the Match award.
In response, Peshawar Zalmi had a steady chase, led by Babar Azam's 43 runs off 37 balls. Kusal Mendis and Michael Bracewell also contributed valuable runs, helping the team reach 146 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. The decisive moments came towards the end when Peshawar managed to secure the victory, showcasing their resilience in a challenging chase.
In summary, the match highlighted key phases where Hyderabad's strong individual performances were overshadowed by Peshawar's effective bowling and steady batting, ultimately leading to Peshawar Zalmi's triumph.
Match and Tournament Stats
8
Sixes
Sixes
27
Fours
Fours
15
Wickets
Wickets
589
Sixes
Sixes
1323
Fours
Fours
504
Wickets
Wickets
43
Matches
Matches
PSL 11 Points Table 2026
PSL Teams
M
W
L
T
N/R
PT
NRR
PZ
17
2.324
IU
13
1.667
MS
12
0.326
HK
10
-0.361
LQ
10
-0.482
KK
10
-0.869
QG
6
-0.410
RP
2
-1.760
146