Eight teams. Forty-four matches. One title. PSL 2026 runs from March 26 to May 3, and the squad selections tell us everything about how each franchise plans to win it.
Last season’s edition saw over 9,000 runs scored and 400-plus wickets taken across the tournament.
This year, two brand new franchises joined the league in Hyderabad, Houston Kingsmen, and Rawalpindi, bringing fresh talent and new combinations.
With Pakistan’s biggest names, top overseas stars, and some exciting young players all confirmed, the race for the PSL 2026 trophy starts with these squads.
Full Squads for PSL 2026
All eight franchises have named their squads for PSL 2026, featuring a strong mix of Pakistan’s best domestic talent and world-class overseas players.
Here is a full look at every squad for the tournament.
Islamabad United Squad
Devon Conway (c), Andries Gous, Max Bryant, Haider Ali, Sameer Minhas, Mark Chapman, Dipendra Singh Airee, Faheem Ashraf, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Richard Gleeson, Shamar Joseph, Mohammad Hasnain, Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Salman Irshad, Sameen Gul
Karachi Kings Squad
Salman Agha (c), Azam Khan, Johnson Charles, Saad Baig, Aqib Ilyas, Muhammad Waseem, David Warner, Khushdil Shah, Moeen Ali, Rizwanullah, Shahid Aziz, Abbas Afridi, Hasan Ali, Ihsanullah, Khuzaima Tanveer, Adam Zampa, Mir Hamza
Lahore Qalandars Squad
Shaheen Afridi (c), Haseebullah Khan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Abdullah Shafique, Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Tayyab Tahir, Hussain Talat, Dasun Shanaka, Sikandar Raza, Dunith Wellalage, Haris Rauf, Mustafizur Rahman, Usama Mir, Ubaid Shah, Mohammad Farooq
Peshawar Zalmi Squad
Babar Azam (c), Kusal Mendis, Mohammad Haris, Abdul Samad, James Vince, Iftikhar Ahmed, Michael Bracewell, Aaron Hardie, Khalid Usman, Aamer Jamal, Abdul Subhan, Ali Raza, Kashif Ali, Nahid Rana, Sufiyan Muqeem
Quetta Gladiators Squad
Saud Shakeel (c), Bismillah Khan, Sam Harper, Ben McDermott, Khawaja Nafay, Hasan Nawaz, Rilee Rossouw, Arafat Minhas, Shamyl Hussain, Bevon Jacobs, Tom Curran, Jahandad Khan, Brett Hampton, Abrar Ahmed, Faisal Akram, Usman Tariq, Wasim Akram, Khan Zaib, Alzarri Joseph
Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen Squad
Hammad Azam (c), Kusal Perera, Shayan Jahangir, Usman Khan, Marnus Labuschagne, Sharjeel Khan, Syed Saad Ali, Rizwan Mehmood, Mohammad Tayyab Arif, Irfan Khan, Saim Ayub, Asif Mehmood, Maaz Sadaqat, Hassan Khan, Hunain Shah, Akif Javed, Ottneil Baartman, Riley Meredith, Mohammad Ali
Rawalpindi Squad
Mohammad Rizwan (c), Sam Billings, Abdullah Fazal, Laurie Evans, Shahzaib Khan, Yasir Khan, Dian Forrester, Kamran Ghulam, Daryl Mitchell, Amad Butt, Asif Afridi, Rishad Hossain, Fawad Ali, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Amir Khan, Naseem Shah, Zaman Khan
Multan Sultans Squad
Shan Masood (c), Josh Philippe, Sahibzada Farhan, Lachlan Shaw, Jahanzaib Sultan, Steven Smith, Awais Zafar, Delano Potgieter, Ashton Turner, Saad Masood, Mohammad Nawaz, Ahmed Daniyal, Momin Qamar, Salman Mirza, Tabraiz Shamsi, Peter Siddle
All eight squads feature a strong blend of experienced Pakistan internationals and world-class overseas recruits. The two new franchises, Hyderabad, Houston Kingsmen, and Rawalpindi, have built competitive squads that can challenge the established teams right from the very start of the tournament.
Key Players to Watch in PSL 2026
Here are some Key Players to Watch in PSL 2026.
Babar Azam (Peshawar Zalmi)
Babar Azam is the biggest name in Pakistan cricket and one of the best batters in the world across all formats. His elegant stroke play and ability to build big innings under pressure make him the most important player in the PSL 2026 batting charts.
His form will set the tone for Peshawar Zalmi’s whole campaign in the tournament.
Shaheen Afridi (Lahore Qalandars)
Shaheen Afridi leads Lahore Qalandars and brings genuine pace and swing to their bowling attack.
His ability to take wickets in the powerplay and at the death makes him the most dangerous bowler in PSL 2026. Shaheen’s leadership and bowling will both be central to Lahore’s chances of going all the way.
Mohammad Rizwan (Rawalpindi)
Mohammad Rizwan captains the new Rawalpindi franchise and brings leadership, wicket-keeping quality, and consistent batting to a brand new team.
His experience of winning PSL titles will be invaluable as Rawalpindi tries to make an impact in their very first season in the league.
David Warner (Karachi Kings)
David Warner brings star power and explosive batting to the Karachi Kings lineup. The Australian veteran has scored over 6,000 T20 runs in his career and knows how to win T20 tournaments.
His partnership at the top of the order for Karachi will be one of the most exciting batting combinations in PSL 2026.
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Conclusion: Eight Squads Named, the Hunt for PSL Glory Begins
PSL 2026 squads are set, and all eight franchises are ready for the tournament starting March 26. Pakistan’s biggest stars lead every team, supported by world-class overseas talent from Australia, England, the West Indies, and beyond. The two new franchises add fresh energy and unpredictability to the competition. With the final on May 3 at Gaddafi Stadium, every squad has been built with one goal in mind: winning the title.
