Hardie Powers Peshawar to Second PSL Title

Aaron Hardie owned the final in both disciplines as Peshawar Zalmi beat Hyderabad Kingsmen to claim their second Pakistan Super League title. His all-round display gave Peshawar the defining performance of trophy night and turned a major T20 final into his stage. Hardie damaged Hyderabad Kingsmen with the bat, then backed it up with the ball.

That double impact gave Peshawar control where finals usually tighten, and it made his overseas contribution the clear headline of the night. The force of the performance sat in its balance. In a T20 final, a player can swing the night with one spell, one over, or one clean burst at the crease.

Hardie gave Peshawar more than a cameo. He shaped both halves of the contest and left Hyderabad chasing answers across departments. That matters because finals often punish narrow teams.