Babar Azam leads Peshawar Zalmi to Pakistan Super League title - Stumped, BBC World Service

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam leads Pashawar Zalmi to their second Pakistan Super League title. Click here to subscribe to our channel ?? https://bbc.in/3VyyriM Peshawar Zalmi beat Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets to win the 2026 PSL final in Lahore. Australian all-rounder Aaron Hardie starred with bat and ball to register the franchise’s second title in nine years. Cricket broadcaster Zainab Abbas joins Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma to reflect on the tournament in the impact of Babar Azam. Plus, New Zealand’s Suzie Bates will retire from international cricket after this summer’s Women's T20 World Cup. It marks the end of an illustrious 20-year career and many records to be proud of. Suzie explains why it was a difficult decision but feels it’s the right time and believes the future is bright for the White Ferns with the next generation of players. 00:09 Introductions 00:57 How good was it to have a crowd at the PSL final? 02:35 Did the title go to the right team? 04:16 The rejuvenation of Babar Azam 07:21 Who were the breakout stars of the PSL? 10:35 Suzie Bates explains why she decided to retire 14:10 Does she have any career regrets? 15:24 Could New Zealand's women play a Test match? 16:39 Bowing out with a World Cup win would be 'a dream' 18:46 What's next for Suzie Bates? 20:17 Goodbyes Listen to Stumped here:.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct99f4 And check out our Stumped playlist in YouTube ⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz_B0PFGIn4c3olbysJWYM91FOyZZzil7 ---------------- This is the official BBC World Service YouTube channel. If you like what we do, you can also find us here: Instagram ?? https://www.instagram.com/bbcworldservice Twitter ?? https://twitter.com/bbcworldservice Facebook ?? https://facebook.com/bbcworldservice BBC World Service website ?? https://www.bbc.co.uk/worldserviceradio Thanks for watching and subscribing! #BBCWorldService #WorldService