PSL 2026: HHK vs PZ Match Prediction, Final - Who will win today’s PSL match between Hyderabad and Peshawar?
Marnus Labuschagne, Babar Azam (Source: PSL)
Published - 03 May 2026, 05:32 AM• Read time - 12 mins
Hyderabad Kingsmen (HHK) will take on Peshawar Zalmi (PZ) in the final of the Pakistan Super League 2026 (PSL 2026) on Sunday, May 3 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Both teams are coming into the fixture having beaten Islamabad United in their last matches to seal a spot in the final.
Peshawar has been the most dominant team of the season, as they finished at the top of the PSL 2026 points table with 17 points, having eight wins and one loss from ten matches. On the other hand, Hyderabad, making their debut in the tournament, started with four successive losses but later found momentum midway through the competition to qualify for the playoffs via a better net run rate.
While Peshawar will be eyeing to clinch their second PSL title, having earlier won the tournament in 2017, Hyderabad won’t make their task any easier, as they aim to end their dream debut with a podium finish.
HHK vs PZ Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Sunday, May 3 | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Peshawar Zalmi | Final | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 7:00 PM |
Gaddafi Stadium Stats in PSL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 85 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 43 (including 1 tie won by team batting first) |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 40 |
| No Result | 2 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 177 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 160 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 245/3 (20) by Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators, 2022 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 76/10 (14.3) by Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans, 2023 |
| Highest Score Chased | 226 [227/4 in 18.4 overs] by Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Kingsmen, 2026 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 142 by Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings, 2025 |
Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Favourable | Decent |
| Bounce | Good | Decent | Decent |
| Movement | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Good |
| Best Phase | Almost Throughout | With new ball | Middle Overs |
HHK vs PZ Head-to-Head record in PSL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 1 |
| Hyderabad Kingsmen | 0 |
| Peshawar Zalmi | 1 |
HHK vs PZ Playing 11
Hyderabad Kingsmen
Maaz Sadaqat, Marnus Labuschagne (capt), Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Kusal Perera, Irfan Khan, Hassan Khan, Hunain Shah, Mohammad Ali, Akif Javed
Peshawar Zalmi
Mohammad Haris (wk), Babar Azam (capt), Kusal Mendis, Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Aaron Hardie, Iftikhar Ahmed, Farhan Yousaf, Nahid Rana, Sufyan Moqim, Mohammad Basit
Players to watch out for in HHK vs PZ
Babar Azam
The Peshawar Zalmi skipper has been in sensational form in the ongoing season, being the leading run scorer of the tournament. He has 588 runs to his name from ten innings at an average of 84 and a strike rate of 146.26 with two centuries and three fifties. Babar is fresh from a century in the Qualifier fixture against Islamabad United and will be eyeing to play another big innings to help his team lift the title.
Hunain Shah
The 22-year-old is the joint third-highest wicket taker of the season with 16 scalps from nine innings at an average of 17.93 and an economy of 8.65 with best figures of 4/22. Shah will again hold the key for his side against the potent batting line-up of Peshawar.
Today's Match Prediction: Peshawar Zalmi to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.
