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Zalmi Face Kingsmen in PSL 11 Final in Lahore With Babar Azam Leading Runs

The PCB’s new prize model with named officials signals a push to professionalize the league.

Overview

  • Peshawar Zalmi meet debutants Hyderabad Kingsmen in the PSL 11 final on Sunday at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
  • The PCB set franchise rewards at $500,000 for the winners, $300,000 for runners-up, and $200,000 for best player development, with $500,000 for players on the title-winning team.
  • Match officials are confirmed, with Ahsan Raza and Christopher Gaffaney on-field and Roshan Mahanama as referee, alongside Alexander Wharf as TV umpire and Asif Yaqoob as fourth umpire.
  • Babar Azam enters the final as captain and top scorer with 588 runs in 10 matches, powering Zalmi’s charge.
  • He said he would consider a return to Pakistan captaincy if it helps the team, called for respect in exchanges between ex-players and the current squad, defended Shadab Khan’s right to reply, and drew online criticism for a World XI that omitted Indian players.