Marnus Labuschagne's dream of becoming the first Australian captain to oversee a Pakistan Super League triumph has been scuppered in the final - thanks to a dazzling performance from a less celebrated compatriot.
Aaron Hardie delivered the T20 performance of his life to inspire Peshawar Zalmi to their first PSL title for nine years on Sunday (Monday AEST) as he took four wickets - including the key one of Hyderabad Kingsmen skipper Labuschagne - and then hit a match-winning unbeaten half-century to fashion a five-wicket win.
The quick bowling allrounder's 4-27 for the favourites helped skittle Hyderabad for just 129 in 18 overs, with only Saim Ayub providing much resistance with his battling 54.
