PESHAWAR: Peshawar Zalmi has already qualified for the final round of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for the fifth consecutive time, and just before the all-important game, the team has got some amazing news.
The 11th series of PSL is coming close to the end, with the final set to be played on Sunday, May 3, in Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Peshawar Zalmi, who have already made it into the final through qualification in the qualifier match, will lock horns against Islamabad United or Hyderabad Kingsmen, whichever comes out victorious from the second eliminator game.
Bangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana is heading back to Peshawar Zalmi for the #PSL2026 final ⚡️
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— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) April 29, 2026
The entire team of Peshawar Zalmi seems to be in fantastic condition, but before the game, an important piece of positive news has come for the team. Bangladeshi fast bowler Nahid Rana, who has been a star performer for the team in the tournament, will join hands with his teammates for the final.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), which earlier released Rana to the team only up to April 13 in view of the PSL schedule, has issued him with an extended No Objection Certificate (NOC).
As per BCB, this decision was taken keeping in mind the significance of playing the finals of a league of franchises. Furthermore, it has been confirmed by both the management and medical department of the team that he is in fit condition and therefore his participation will not affect his fitness for the future.
Rana has been performing quite excellently in the recent past as he managed to pick up seven wickets in just four innings played for Zalmi. Apart from this, he also performed quite well during the recent series played against New Zealand.
PSL 11: Hyderabad Kings defeat Multan Sultans
On April 29, in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11, the Hyderabad Kingsmen defeated the Multan Sultans by 8 wickets, eliminating them from the tournament.
This significant match took place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, where the Hyderabad Kingsmen successfully chased down the target of 160 runs set by the Multan Sultans, finishing the innings in just the 16th over for the loss of 2 wickets.
Openers Moaz Sadaqat and Usman Khan were instrumental in Hyderabad’s victory, each scoring impressive innings of 64 runs. Captain Marnus Labuschagne managed 11 runs before being dismissed, while Saim Ayub remained unbeaten with 15 runs.
Earlier, the Multan Sultans scored 159 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted overs. Opener Shan Masood’s commendable 69 runs off 46 balls were ultimately in vain, as the other notable contributions came from Mohammad Nawaz (18 runs), Sahibzada Farhan (15 runs), and Steve Smith (13 runs).
For the Hyderabad Kingsmen, bowlers Mohammad Ali, Akif Javed, and Haneen Shah each took two wickets, displaying a strong bowling performance.
Hyderabad captain Marnus Labuschagne won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision that proved to be advantageous. For the Multan Sultans, Steve Smith and Mohammad Ismail each claimed one wicket.
