KARACHI: Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam has won the toss and elected to bowl first against Hyderabad Kingsmen in the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), being played on Wednesday at the National Bank Stadium.
Peshawar Zalmi win the toss and decide to bowl first ☄️#HBLPSL11 | #NewEra| #HKvPZ pic.twitter.com/DbiKtYe4GC
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) April 8, 2026
Hyderabad Kingsmen remain winless in the tournament so far, having suffered three straight losses against Lahore Qalandars, Quetta Gladiators, and Multan Sultans. They will be eager to upset Peshawar Zalmi and relieve mounting pressure.
Peshawar Zalmi, on the other hand, will aim to build on their winning momentum. After securing their first victory, followed by a rain-affected abandonment against Islamabad United, they now eye their second win of the season.
Head-to-head
This marks the first-ever meeting between the two franchises in PSL history.
Recent form (most recent first):
- Hyderabad Kingsmen: L, L, L
- Peshawar Zalmi: A (Abandoned), W, L, L, W
Playing XIs
Hyderabad Kingsmen: Saim Ayub, Maaz Sadaqat, Marnus Labuschagne (c), Usman Khan (wk), Kusal Perera, Irfan Niazi, Sharjeel Khan, Hassan Khan, Maheesh Theekshana, Hunain Shah, Mohammad Ali
Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris (wk), Kusal Mendis, Farhan Yousuf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Aamir Jamal, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana
