The PSL 2026 final is set for 3rd May at 7:30 PM IST, with Peshawar Zalmi battling Hyderabad Kingsmen at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
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Captaincy Picks:
Kusal Mendis – Powering the top order for Peshawar Zalmi, he has smashed 541 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 158.45, registering 1 century, 4 fifties, and 23 sixes.
Babar Azam – Leading Peshawar Zalmi, he has piled up 588 runs in 10 matches at an average of 84.00 and strike rate 146.26, including 2 centuries and 2 fifties, with a top score of 100*.
Top Picks:
Marnus Labuschagne – Captaining Hyderabad Kingsmen, he has accumulated 275 runs in 10 matches at an average of 30.55, while also adding 1 wicket with the ball.
Saim Ayub – Representing Hyderabad Kingsmen, he has contributed 72 runs in 10 innings and picked up 6 wickets, maintaining an economy of 8.85 with best figures of 2/19.
Budget Picks:
Glenn Maxwell – Featuring for Hyderabad Kingsmen, he has scored 99 runs in 8 matches and taken 5 wickets, with a notable impact knock of 70 this season.
Aaron Hardie – Playing as an all-rounder for Peshawar Zalmi, he has delivered 71 runs and 7 wickets in 5 matches, highlighted by impressive bowling figures of 3/24.
PES vs HYK PSL 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain
Babar Azam & Kusal Mendis
Vice-Captain
Saim Ayub & Marnus Labuschagne
Keepers – Kusal Mendis, Mohammad Haris, Usman KhanBatsmen – Babar Azam ©, Marnus LabuschagneAll-rounders – Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Saim Ayub (vc), Maaz SadaqatBowlers – Mohammad Ali, Sufyan MuqeemPES vs HYK Dream11 PredictionPES vs HYK Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
Keepers – Kusal Mendis ©, Usman KhanBatsmen – Babar Azam, Marnus Labuschagne (vc)All-rounders – Glenn Maxwell, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Aaron Hardie, Saim AyubBowlers – Mohammad Ali, Sufyan MuqeemPES vs HYK Dream11 Prediction
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PES vs HYK Dream11 Prediction Today Match Final PSL 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice
Babar Azam
GL Captaincy Choice
Kusal Mendis
Punt Picks
Aaron Hardie and Glenn Maxwell
Dream11 Combination
3-2-4-2
Peshawar Zalmi will take on Hyderabad Kingsmen in the grand final of the 2026 Pakistan Super League at the Gaddafi Stadium on May 3 at 7:30 PM IST. Zalmi have looked unstoppable this season, winning eight of their eleven matches and booking their place in the final with a strong 70-run win over Islamabad United. On the other side, the Kingsmen turned their campaign around brilliantly, winning seven of their last eight games and reaching their first-ever PSL final after a tight two-run playoff win.
Earlier in the season, these two teams met in Karachi, where Peshawar Zalmi chased down 145 to win by four wickets. Iftikhar Ahmed and Sufiyan Muqeem starred with the ball, picking up four wickets each. The Lahore pitch usually offers a fair contest for both batters and spinners, and chasing teams have enjoyed success here recently. The weather should stay clear, with pleasant evening conditions expected during the match.
For Peshawar Zalmi, Babar Azam will lead from the front, while Iftikhar Ahmed and Sufiyan Muqeem will handle key all-round roles. Meanwhile, Hyderabad Kingsmen will depend on Marnus Labuschagne to guide the innings, with Usman Khan providing quick runs early and Hunain Shah striking with the ball. Both teams will field their strongest XIs for this big final, setting up an exciting finish to the tournament.
PES vs HYK Head-to-Head Record:
Teams
Matches Won
Peshawar Zalmi
1
Hyderabad Kingsmen
0
Temperature
30°C
Weather Forecast
Cloudy
Pitch Behaviour
Batting-friendly
Best Suited To
Pace
Average 1st innings score
185
Record of chasing teams:
Records
Good
Winning %
53%
PES vs HYK Playing 11s (Predicted):
Peshawar Zalmi Playing 11:
1) Mohammad Haris (wk)
2) Babar Azam (capt)
3) Kusal Mendis
4) Michael Bracewell
5) Abdul Samad
6) Aaron Hardie
7) Iftikhar Ahmed
8) Farhan Yousaf
9) Nahid Rana
10) Sufyan Mogim
11) Mohammad Basit
Hyderabad Kingsmen Playing 11:
1) Maaz Sadaqat
2) Marnus Labuschagne (capt)
3) Saim Ayub
4) Usman Khan (wk)
5) Glenn Maxwell
6) Kusal Perera
7) Irfan Khan
8) Hassan Khan
9) Hunain Shah
10) Mohammad Ali
11) Akif Javed
PES vs HYK Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the squad strength, Peshawar Zalmi is expected to win this match.
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