Babar Azam Leads Peshawar Zalmi to Historic PSL Title Despite Golden Duck
Babar Azam Falls For Golden Duck But Makes History With First PSL Title As Captain
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Babar Azam, captain of Peshawar Zalmi, experienced a disappointing golden duck in the 2026 Pakistan Super League final against Hyderabad Kingsmen. However, he led his team to victory, securing their second PSL title and his first T20 trophy as captain, despite narrowly missing a personal record for most runs in a single season.
- 01Babar Azam fell for a golden duck in the PSL 2026 final but led Peshawar Zalmi to victory.
- 02He finished the tournament with 588 runs, tying the record for most runs in a single PSL season.
- 03This victory marks Babar's first T20 title as a captain.
- 04The final drew a record crowd of 32,461 fans, the highest in PSL history.
- 05Peshawar Zalmi's win ended a nine-year title drought, their last victory being in 2017.
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In the 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL) final held at Gaddafi Stadium, Babar Azam, captain of Peshawar Zalmi, faced a disappointing golden duck against Hyderabad Kingsmen. Despite this setback, he successfully led his team to a five-wicket victory, marking Zalmi's second PSL title and his first T20 trophy as captain. Babar's performance throughout the season was remarkable, finishing with 588 runs in 11 innings at an average of 73.5 and a strike rate of 145.90. He tied the record for most runs in a single PSL season, falling just short of surpassing Fakhar Zaman's record of 588 runs. The final attracted a record crowd of 32,461 fans, underscoring the growing popularity of the tournament. This victory not only ended a nine-year title drought for Zalmi but also solidified Babar's status as a leading figure in T20 cricket.
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The victory boosts the morale of Peshawar Zalmi fans and highlights the team's resurgence in the PSL, potentially attracting more support and sponsorships.
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