Aaron Hardie's all-round performance helped Peshawar Zalmi secure their second Pakistan Super League title with a five-wicket win over Hyderabad Kingsmen in the final. Hardie took 4-27 to bowl out Hyderabad for a below-par 129 all out in 18 overs, and then hit a 56 not out off 39 balls to anchor Peshawar to 130-5 in 15.2 overs. The win was a significant redemption arc for Peshawar's captain Babar Azam, who finished the tournament as its leading run-scorer. Despite an early wobble in the run chase, the team was able to fight back. Despite losing their first four league games, Peshawar were favourites for the title.