PSL 2026 Squads Confirmed After Historic Auction
The PSL 2026 Squads have officially been finalized following a historic auction that marks a new era for the Pakistan Super League.
The 11th edition of PSL will be the longest season in league history, running from March 26 to May 3, 2026, spanning 39 days. With the addition of two new franchises, the league now expands from six to eight teams, bringing more matches and greater competition.
For the first time, the PSL replaced its traditional draft system with a full player auction model, aligning itself with other major global T20 leagues.
PSL 2026 Squads : New Format and Tournament Structure
PSL 2026 introduces a revamped format:
- Single round robin stage (each team faces others once)
- Super Four phase
- Playoffs and final
- Extended 39 day window
Defending champions Lahore Qalandars will begin their title defense in what promises to be the most competitive PSL season yet.
The auction lasted over eight hours, with Naseem Shah (PKR 86.5 million) and Faheem Ashraf (PKR 85 million) emerging as the top earners.
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PSL 2026 Squads – Team Wise Players List
Hyderabad Houston Kings Squad
Marnus Labuschagne, Saim Ayub, Akif Javed, Maaz Sadaqat, Usman Khan, Mohammad Ali, Kusal Perera, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Hassan Khan, Shayan Jahangir, Ottniel Baartman, Hammad Azam, Riley Meredith, Sharjeel Khan, Asif Mehmood, Hunain Shah, Rizwan Mehmood, Saad Ali, Tayyab Arif.
Islamabad United Squad
Devon Conway, Shadab Khan, Salman Irshad, Andries Gous, Faheem Ashraf, Mehran Mumtaz, Max Bryant, Mark Chapman, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Mir Hamza Sajjad, Sameen Gul, Sameer Minhas, Shamar Joseph, Imad Wasim, Richard Gleeson, Haider Ali, Mohammad Hasnain, Dipendra Singh Airee.
Karachi Kings Squad
Moeen Ali, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Khushdil Shah, Saad Baig, David Warner, Azam Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Shahid Aziz, Mir Hamza, Adam Zampa, Hamza Sohail, Aqib Ilyas, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Johnson Charles, Muhammad Waseem, Ihsanullah, Rizwanullah.
Lahore Qalandars Squad
Mustafizur Rahman, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abdullah Shafique, Sikandar Raza, Mohammad Naeem, Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, Fakhar Zaman, Ubaid Shah, Mohammad Farooq, Dasun Shanaka, Parvez Hussain Emon, Asif Ali, Hussain Talat, Tayyab Tahir, Gudakesh Motie.
Rawalpindi Squad
Mohammad Rizwan, Sam Billings, Zaman Khan, Yasir Khan, Naseem Shah, Rishad Hossain, Daryl Mitchell, Mohammad Amir, Abdullah Fazal, Amad Butt, Dian Forrestor, Laurie Evans, Asif Afridi, Kamran Ghulam, Fawad Ali, Mohammad Amir Khan, Shahzaib Khan.
Peshawar Zalmi Squad
Aaron Hardie, Babar Azam, Sufyan Moqim, Abdul Samad, Ali Raza, Aamir Jamal, Khuram Shahzad, Mohammad Haris, Khalid Usman, Abdul Subhan, James Vince, Michael Bracewell, Kusal Mendis, Iftikhar Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Mirza Tahir Baig, Kashif Ali.
Quetta Gladiators Squad
Spencer Johnson, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq, Hasan Nawaz, Shamyl Hussain, Rilee Rossouw, Faisal Akram, Arafat Minhas, Jahandad Khan, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay, Wasim Akram Jnr, Khan Zaib, Bismillah Khan, Saqib Khan, Brett Hampton, Sam Harper, Bevon Jacobs, Saud Shakeel, Ben McDermott, Tom Curran.
Sialkot Stallionz Squad
Steve Smith, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Ahmed Daniyal, Saad Masood, Jahanzaib Sultan, Sahibzada Farhan, Ashton Turner, Peter Siddle, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lachlan Shaw, Delano Potgieter, Josh Phillippe, Shan Masood, Momin Qamar, Muhammad Awais Zafar.
Historical Context of PSL Expansion
Since its launch in 2016 with five teams, the Pakistan Super League has steadily grown into one of the world’s premier T20 competitions.
The shift from a draft to an auction system in 2026 represents the biggest structural change in PSL history. The expansion to eight teams increases commercial value, fan engagement, and international player participation.
With a longer schedule, new franchises, and high profile overseas stars, PSL 2026 signals a new competitive and financial era for Pakistan cricket.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does PSL 2026 start?
PSL 2026 begins on March 26 and runs until May 3.
How many teams are playing in PSL 2026?
Eight teams are participating for the first time.
What is new in PSL 2026?
Introduction of auction system, Super Four stage, longer 39 day season.
Who are the highest paid players?
Naseem Shah and Faheem Ashraf secured the biggest contracts in the auction.
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