The grand finale was held at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium, which witnessed a record-breaking crowd of 32,461 spectators — the highest attendance in PSL history. After winning the toss, Peshawar Zalmi opted to field first, a decision that paid off as Hyderabad Kingsmen’s batting lineup struggled and was bowled out for just 129 runs in 18 overs.
span style="color: rgb(12, 16, 20); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Zalmi’s bowling attack was led by Aaron Hardie, who delivered an outstanding performance, taking 4 wickets for 27 runs. Nahid Rana also contributed significantly with 2 wickets for 22 runs.
span style="color: rgb(12, 16, 20); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Chasing a modest target of 130, Peshawar Zalmi comfortably reached the total in the 16th over, losing 5 wickets along the way, sealing a memorable victory.
span style="color: rgb(12, 16, 20); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Before the match, fans were treated to a spectacular closing ceremony featuring performances by renowned artists including Atif Aslam, Ali Azmat, Arif Lohar, Aima Baig, and Sabri Sisters, creating a vibrant atmosphere.
span style="color: rgb(12, 16, 20); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Mohsin Naqvi, expressed gratitude to the fans for their enthusiastic participation and discipline. He praised the people of Lahore for their immense love for cricket and applauded the crowd for supporting both teams passionately.