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The 11th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL 2026) witnessed one of its most heart-stopping finishes on the night of April 8, 2026. In a Match 15 thriller at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, Peshawar Zalmi secured a dramatic four-wicket victory over the Hyderabad Kingsmen on the very last ball of the game.
The hero of the night was undoubtedly Iftikhar Ahmed, whose all-round brilliance rescued Zalmi from the brink of a middle-order collapse. From a clinical four-wicket haul during the first innings to hitting a crucial six in the final over, “Ifti-Mania” was in full force, keeping Peshawar Zalmi’s momentum alive in the tournament standings.
Winning the toss and electing to bowl, Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam made a tactical masterstroke by introducing spin early. Iftikhar Ahmed turned the game on its head, ripping through the Kingsmen’s top order with a stunning spell of 4/21. Alongside Sufiyan Muqeem, the duo shared eight wickets, bowling out the Hyderabad Kingsmen for a modest 145. Despite Kushal Perera’s fighting 58, the Kingsmen struggled to find any rhythm against the turning ball.
In response, Peshawar seemed to be cruising at 116/3 by the 14th over. Babar Azam anchored the innings with a steady 43 off 37 balls. However, his dismissal triggered a sudden collapse. Accurate death bowling from Mohammad Ali and Hunain Shah saw Zalmi lose four wickets for just 21 runs, leaving them needing 14 runs off the final over.
With the pressure reaching a boiling point, Iftikhar Ahmed showed nerves of steel. Facing Hunain Shah, Iftikhar struck a boundary off the first ball and a towering six on the fourth delivery. With one run needed off the final ball, Aamer Jamal scampered for a quick single, sealing a famous win for the Men in Yellow and leaving the Kingsmen winless after four matches.
| Category | Hyderabad Kingsmen (HYK) | Peshawar Zalmi (PES) |
| Total Score | 145/10 (19.2 Overs) | 146/6 (20.0 Overs) |
| Top Batter | Kushal Perera (58) | Babar Azam (43) |
| Top Bowler | Mohammad Ali (1/16) | Iftikhar Ahmed (4/21) |
| Result | — | PES won by 4 wickets |
| Player of the Match | — | Iftikhar Ahmed |
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Peshawar Zalmi won the match by 4 wickets, chasing down the target of 146 on the final ball of the game.
Iftikhar Ahmed delivered a match-winning bowling performance, taking 4 wickets for 21 runs in his 4-over quota.
Following this victory on April 9, 2026, Peshawar Zalmi has moved up to 4th place in the standings, while the Kingsmen remain at the bottom with four consecutive losses.
Kushal Perera was the standout performer for the Kingsmen, scoring a resilient 58 runs.
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