Peshawar Zalmi Win PSL 11 Title, Defeat Hyderabad Kingsmen by Five Wickets

Peshawar Zalmi clinched the Pakistan Super League title for the second time in the franchise's history, defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets in the PSL 11 final held in Lahore on Sunday night. The victory capped a dominant campaign by Zalmi, who successfully chased down a modest target to seal the championship in front of a packed stadium audience.

Hyderabad Kingsmen were bowled out for 129 runs in their allotted overs, setting a below-par total that Peshawar overhauled with relative comfort. The Kingsmen's batting unit failed to build the partnerships needed to post a competitive score on what proved to be a challenging evening for their campaign.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was present at the venue to witness the final, underscoring the government's engagement with the tournament as a flagship national sporting event. The PSL 11 closing ceremony at Lahore was described as a star-studded affair, drawing significant public and media attention.

The triumph marks Peshawar Zalmi's return to the summit of Pakistan's premier T20 franchise competition. The franchise previously won the PSL title and their second championship adds further prestige to one of the tournament's most recognised sides.