The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 concluded on May 3 at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, where Peshawar Zalmi, under the captaincy of Babar Azam, won their second title. In the final, they defeated the Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets.
PSL 2026 Winner Prize Money
| Award | Winner | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| Winners | Peshawar Zalmi | USD 500,000 (INR 4.7 crore approx.) |
| Runners-up | Hyderabad Kingsmen | USD 300,000 (INR 2.8 crore approx.) |
Winners: Peshawar Zalmi
Peshawar Zalmi clinched the PSL 2026 title by defeating the Hyderabad Kingsmen by 5 wickets in the final. They maintained their dominance throughout the tournament, winning 8 of their 10 league matches and losing only one. One of their matches was washed out due to rain.
Subsequently, they continued their magnificent form in the playoffs as well, defeating Islamabad United in the Qualifier before overcoming the Hyderabad Kingsmen in the final. This marks their second title; they won their first championship in 2017. They will be awarded a prize purse of USD 500,000, the amount designated for the winners of PSL 2026.
Runners-Up: Hyderabad Kingsmen
After losing their first four matches in PSL 2026, very few experts gave the Hyderabad Kingsmen a chance. Playing in their very first season, they got off to an abysmal start; however, under the captaincy of Marnus Labuschagne, they turned the tables and staged a spectacular comeback.
Finishing in fourth place, they qualified for the playoffs. In Eliminator 1, they defeated the Multan Sultans, and subsequently, in Eliminator 2, they secured their spot in the final by beating Islamabad United in a thrilling encounter. In the final, Peshawar Zalmi brought their magnificent journey to a halt. They were awarded a sum of USD 300,000—the prize money designated for the runners-up of PSL 2026.
List of Award Winners of PSL 2026
| Awards | Team/Player |
|---|---|
| Spirit of the cricket award | Hyderabad Kingsmen |
| Umpire of the tournament | Asif Yaqoob |
| Emerging Player of the tournament | Hunain Shah |
| Best Wicket-Keeper of the tournament | Kusal Mendis |
| All-rounder of the tournament | Shadab Khan |
| Fielder of the tournament | Farhan Yousaf |
| Most Runs | Babar Azam |
| Most wickets | Sufiyan Muqeem |
PSL winners & runner-ups from 2016 to 2026
| Year | Winner | Runner Up | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Peshawar Zalmi | Hyderabad Kingsmen | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 2025 | Lahore Qalandars | Quetta Gladiators | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 2024 | Islamabad United | Multan Sultans | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 2023 | Lahore Qalandars | Multan Sultans | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 2022 | Lahore Qalandars | Multan Sultans | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 2021 | Multan Sultans | Peshawar Zalmi | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| 2020 | Karachi Kings | Lahore Qalandars | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 2019 | Quetta Gladiators | Peshawar Zalmi | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 2018 | Islamabad United | Peshawar Zalmi | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 2017 | Peshawar Zalmi | Quetta Gladiators | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 2016 | Islamabad United | Quetta Gladiators | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai |
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