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The Pakistan Super League 2026 is all set to kick off from March 26, and with the addition of two new teams in the league, the competition is really going to scale up. There’ll be multiple opportunities for Pakistan players, local talent as well some prominent names from around the world.
It will conclude on May 3 when the final gets played in Lahore. Defending champions Lahore Qalandars have been consisent in the last couple of years, and they will look to defend their crown again.
Here is the complete list of squads for all eight teams in PSL 2026:
1. Karachi Kings
Karachi haven’t lifted the trophy since their 2020 title, so there’s a bit of pressure to step up again. The bowling has solid names with Hasan Ali and Adam Zampa. If things click, they could finally push deep again.
Squad: David Warner (c), Hasan Ali, Abbas Afridi, Khushdil Shah, Saad Baig, Azam Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Shahid Aziz, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Hamza Sohail, Aqib Ilyas, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Muhammad Waseem, Ihsanullah, Rizwanullah
Overseas players: David Warner, Moeen Ali, Adam Zampa, Johnson Charles
2. Multan Sultans
Multan Sultans have been a consistent sides in recent years, lifting their only title in 2021 and regularly making deep runs. With Steve Smith in the squad, there’s plenty of experience.
Squad: Ashton Turner (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Salman Mirza, Ahmed Daniyal, Saad Masood, Jahanzaib Sultan, Sahibzada Farhan, Shan Masood, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Awais Zafar, Mohammad Shahzad, Arafat Minhas, Faisal Akram, Imran Randhawa, Nisar Ahmed, Shehzad Gul, Mohammad Wasim Jr.
Overseas players: Steve Smith, Ashton Turner, Peter Siddle, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lachlan Shaw, Delano Potgieter, Josh Philippe
3. Islamabad United
Islamabad United remain one of most successful team in PSL history with three titles (2016, 2018, 2024). Shadab Khan continues to lead them and he knows how to manage this group.
Squad: Shadab Khan (c), Salman Irshad, Faheem Ashraf, Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Mir Hamza Sajjad, Sameer Minhas, Sameen Gul, Imad Wasim, Haider Ali, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Faiq, Salman Mirza, Nisar Ahmed
Overseas players: Andries Gous, Devon Conway, Max Bryant, Mark Chapman, Richard Gleeson, Dipendra Airee
4. Quetta Gladiators
Quetta Gladiators, champions back in 2019, are still searching for that second title. The team has gone a bit youth heavy again, but this time Saud Shakeel leads them which brings a calmer approach. With experienced names like Tom Curran around, they’ll hope to finally break that dry run.
Squad: Saud Shakeel (c), Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq, Hasan Nawaz, Shamyl Hussain, Ahmed Daniyal, Jahanzaib Sultan, Arafat Minhas, Faisal Akram, Jahandad Khan, Khawaja Nafay, Wasim Akram Jr., Khan Zeb, Bismillah Khan, Saqib Khan
Overseas players: Rilee Rossouw, Spencer Johnson, Brett Hampton, Sam Harper, Bevon Jacobs, Ben McDermott, Tom Curran
5. Lahore Qalandars
Defending champions Lahore Qalandars have been the team to beat in recent years, winning three titles (2022, 2023, 2025). Shaheen Shah Afridi continues to lead them and their core hasn’t changed much.
Squad: Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Abdullah Shafique, Sikandar Raza, Mohammad Naeem, Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, Fakhar Zaman, Ubaid Shah, Haseebullah Khan, Mohammad Farooq, Asif Ali, Hussain Talat, Tayyab Tahir
Overseas players: Mustafizur Rahman, Dasun Shanaka, Parvez Hossain Emon, Gudakesh Motie, Rubin Hermann, Dunith Wellalage
6. Peshawar Zalmi
Peshawar Zalmi, champions in 2017, haven’t added another title since then but they’ve stayed competitive. Babar Azam continues to lead them and a lot depends on his form.
Squad: Babar Azam (c), Sufiyan Muqeem, Abdul Samad, Ali Raza, Aamir Jamal, Khurram Shehzad, Mohammad Haris, Khalid Usman, Abdul Subhan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mirza Tahir Baig
Overseas players: Aaron Hardie, James Vince, Michael Bracewell, Kusal Mendis, Nahid Rana, Tymal Mills
7. Hyderabad Kingsmen
Hyderabad Kingsmen are one of the new teams so there’s no past record to go by yet. They’ve gone with a young core led by Marnus Labuschagne, which still feels like a bold call in T20 cricket.
Squad: Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Akif Javed, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Ali, Irfan Khan Niazi, Hassan Khan, Shayan Jahangir, Hammad Azam, Sharjeel Khan, Asif Mehmood, Hunain Shah, Rizwan Mehmood, Saad Ali, Mohammad Tayyab Arif
Overseas players: Marnus Labuschagne (c), Kusal Perera, Ottneil Baartman, Riley Meredith, Glenn Maxwell
8. Rawalpindiz
Rawalpindi are another new addition so this will be their first proper PSL season. Mohammad Rizwan leading them adds immediate stability though. With a strong bowling attack already in place, they might not take too long to settle.
Squad: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Sam Billings, Zaman Khan, Yasir Khan, Naseem Shah, Rishad Hossain, Daryl Mitchell, Mohammad Amir, Abdullah Fazal, Amad Butt, Asif Afridi, Kamran Ghulam, Fawad Ali, Mohammad Amir Khan, Shahzaib Khan
Overseas players: Sam Billings, Daryl Mitchell, Rishad Hossain, Dian Forrester, Laurie Evans, Jake Fraser-McGurk
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