Pakistan Super League 2026: In the final of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026, Peshawar Zalmi (PES) will face the Hyderabad Kingsmen (HYK) on Sunday, May 3, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Let's find out here: Who will win today's PSL final match?
PES vs HYK (Peshawar Zalmi vs Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen) Match Details
| Match | PES vs HYK |
| League | Pakistan Super League 2026 |
| Date | Sunday, 3rd May 2026 |
| Time | 07:30 PM (IST) - 02:00 PM (GMT) |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
PES vs HYK Match Previews
Babar Azam's Peshawar Zalmi has emerged as the strongest team in PSL 2026. In the round-robin stage, they won eight of their 10 matches and suffered only one defeat. One of their matches was washed out due to rain. They topped the points table and secured their spot in the final by defeating Islamabad United by 70 runs in the Qualifier held in Karachi.
The Hyderabad Kingsmen have reached the final in their very first PSL season. They began with four consecutive defeats but staged a spectacular comeback, winning seven of their last eight matches. After finishing fourth on the points table following the league stage, they defeated Multan Sultans in Eliminator 1 and Islamabad United in Eliminator 2.
PES vs HYK Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report
For the final between Peshawar Zalmi (PES) and Hyderabad Kingsmen (HYK) at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, the pitch is expected to be a flat, batting-friendly "belt"—highly conducive to stroke-makers and high-scoring encounters.
- The surface offers good pace, true bounce, and minimal variable turn, allowing batsmen to hit through the line with ease, particularly within the arc between cover and mid-wicket.
- The new ball may come onto the bat with a bit of extra zip during the first 3-4 overs; however, once the shine wears off, life generally becomes easier for the batsmen, while spinners need to maintain a very tight line to remain economical.
- In the last five T20 matches played at Gaddafi this season, the average first-innings score has been approximately 188, while the average for teams batting in the second innings stands at around 190—suggesting that chasing is quite manageable.
PES vs HYK Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played- 01
- Won by HYK- 0
- Won by PES- 1
Who will win today PSL Final match between Peshawar Zalmi vs Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen?
Aaj ka PES vs HYK match kon jeetega: Most experts and prediction models consider Peshawar Zalmi (PES) to be the slight—or even clear—favorite to win the PSL 2026 final against the Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen (HYK) at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Zalmi has been a formidable team throughout PSL 2026; their league record is impressive, their batting lineup runs quite deep, and both their leading run-scorer and top wicket-taker have made it to the final.
Several previews and odds-comparison sites assign Zalmi an approximate 55–60% probability of winning, designating them as the distinct favorites in the betting markets compared to HYK.
With their chances of victory estimated at roughly 40–45%, a major upset remains entirely plausible—particularly if they bat first, post a total of 185–195 runs, and subsequently manage to contain Zalmi's batsmen during the chase.
PES vs HYK Match Playing 11
Peshawar Zalmi (PES) Possible Playing 11: 1. Babar Azam(C), 2. Mohammad Haris(WK), 3. Kusal Mendis(WK), 4. Michael Bracewell, 5. Abdul Samad-I, 6. Aaron Hardie, 7. Iftikhar Ahmed, 8. Farhan Yousaf, 9. Sufiyan Muqeem, 10. Mohammad Basit Ali, 11. Khurram Shehzad
Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen (HYK) Possible Playing 11: 1. Maaz Sadaqat, 2. Marnus Labuschagne(C), 3. Saim Ayub, 4. Glenn Maxwell, 5. Usman Khan(WK), 6. Kusal Perera(WK), 7. Irfan Khan, 8. Hassan Khan, 9. Hunain Shah, 10. Mohammad Ali, 11. Akif Javed
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