PSL 2026: Peshawar Zalmi vs Hyderabad Kingsmen Final Prediction, Match Preview and Betting Odds

Peshawar Zalmi will go head-to-head with Hyderabad Kingsmen in the final of the Pakistan Super League 2026 season. The title clash is scheduled for Sunday, May 3, at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, where both teams will battle for ultimate glory

Peshawar Zalmi Preview

The Peshawar Zalmi will arrive in the final of the 2026 Pakistan Super League in hot red form as they have now won nine of their last ten matches and lost just one this campaign. Zalmi finished top of the points standings with 17 points, and then they crushed Islamabad United by an impressive 70 runs in Qualifier 1 to seal their place in the final in dominant fashion. They will now aim to continue on their brilliant form and lift the trophy again since 2017. Babar Azam is the leading run-scorer of the tournament, one run away from becoming the leading run-scorer in any PSL season.

Peshawar Zalmi Predicted XI

Sahibzada Farhan, Steven Smith, Josh Philippe (wk), Shan Masood, Arafat Minhas, Ashton Turner (c), Mohammad Imran Randhawa, Peter Siddle, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Muhammad Ismail, Faisal Akram

Hyderabad Kingsmen Preview

The Hyderabad Kingsmen arrive in the final of the Pakistan Super League on a positive note, having secured a 108-run win over Pindiz to clinch the fourth spot in the points standings. The Kingsmen are also enjoying an impressive form, as they have won seven of their last eight matches. They edged past the Multan Sultans in Eliminator 1 and Islamabad United by a narrow 2 runs in Eliminator 2 to book their spot in the final.

Hyderabad Kingsmen Predicted XI

Maaz Sadaqat, Saim Ayub, Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khan (WK), Kusal Perera, Glenn Maxwell, Hassan Khan, Irfan Khan, Hunain Shah, Mohammad Ali, Akif Javed.

Peshawar Zalmi vs Hyderabad Kingsmen Prediction

Both sides head into the final in excellent form, setting up what should be a tightly fought contest. However, Peshawar Zalmi appear to have a slight advantage thanks to their consistency throughout the tournament and a well-balanced squad that has delivered in key moments. Taking everything into account, Zalmi looks better positioned to edge this final and lift the title, with 1xBet offering odds of 1.77.