The grand finale of the Pakistan Super League Season 11 is set to take place on Sunday, with former champions Peshawar Zalmi taking on debutants Hyderabad Kingsmen at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium.
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The highly anticipated clash marks the second meeting between the two sides in the tournament. Zalmi hold a slight edge in the head-to-head record, having defeated Kingsmen in their earlier league-stage encounter.
Led by Babar Azam, Zalmi enter the final with a well-balanced squad featuring experienced internationals and promising young talent. Their lineup includes key players such as Mohammad Haris, Aamir Jamal, Michael Bracewell and Kusal Mendis.
On the other hand, Hyderabad Kingsmen, captained by Marnus Labuschagne, have emerged as the surprise package of the tournament. After a shaky start, the newcomers have staged a remarkable comeback to secure a place in the final. Their squad boasts match-winners like Saim Ayub, Glenn Maxwell, Kusal Perera and Hassan Khan.
With both teams eyeing the prestigious PSL trophy, fans can expect an intense contest between Zalmi’s experience and Kingsmen’s fearless momentum.
Squads:
Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam (c), Sufiyan Muqeem, Abdul Samad, Ali Raza, Aaron Hardie, Aamir Jamal, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Haris, Khalid Usman, Abdul Subhan, Tanzid Hasan, Michael Bracewell, Kusal Mendis, Iftikhar Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Kashif Ali, Shahnawaz Dahani, Farhan Yousuf, Brian Bennett, Mohammad Basit, Shoriful Islam.
Hyderabad Kingsmen: Marnus Labuschagne (c), Hassan Khan (vc), Usman Khan, Akif Javed, Maaz Sadaqat, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Ali, Kusal Perera, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Shayan Jahangir, Glenn Maxwell, Hammad Azam, Riley Meredith, Sharjeel Khan, Asif Mehmood, Hunain Shah, Rizwan Mehmood, Saad Ali, Tayyab Arif, Maheesh Theekshana, Ahmed Hussain.
