Kusal Mendis, a standout player of the season, fell early in the PSL final on May 2, 2026, at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. He scored just 9 runs off 8 balls before being caught by Maaz Sadaqat off Hunain Shah’s bowling.
Key match statistics:
- Peshawar Zalmi won against Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets.
- Zalmi chased down a target of 130 runs with 28 balls remaining.
- Hyderabad Kingsmen were bowled out for 129 runs in 18 overs.
- Aaron Hardie scored 58 runs and took 4 wickets in the final.
Zalmi endured a disastrous start, losing both openers in the very first over. Mendis’ exit added pressure early on. However, Hardie and Abdul Samad stabilized the innings with an effective partnership.
The duo batted with composure, rotating the strike while dispatching loose deliveries to the boundary. Their partnership accounted for 85 runs and was crucial for Zalmi’s victory.
Mendis finished as the second-highest run-getter of the PSL season. His performance throughout the tournament had been instrumental for Peshawar Zalmi leading up to this match.
