PSL 2026 Auction: All 8 Team Squads Finalized
Complete breakdown of all eight PSL 2026 franchise squads after the historic first-ever Pakistan Super League auction. Full player lists, key signings, and what to expect.
The first-ever Pakistan Super League auction has concluded, and all eight franchises have finalized their squads for PSL 11. In a historic move away from the draft system, 103 players were sold as the league embraced the auction format for the first time. Two new franchises — Sialkot Stallionz and Hyderabad Kingsmen — join the competition, while Rawalpindi replaced Multan under new ownership.
Each franchise had a base auction purse of PKR 45 crore, extendable to PKR 50.5 crore with a direct overseas signing. The season runs from March 26 to May 3, 2026.
Lahore Qalandars
The Qalandars have assembled one of the most fearsome bowling attacks in the league, led by Shaheen Afridi and bolstered by the acquisition of Haris Rauf (PKR 7.6 cr) at auction.
Squad: Shaheen Afridi, Abdullah Shafique, Sikandar Raza, Muhammad Naeem, Mustafizur Rahman, Haris Rauf, Fakhar Zaman, Usama Mir, Ubaid Shah, Haseebullah Khan, Mohammad Farooq, Asif Ali, Parvez Hossain Emon, Dasun Shanaka, Tayyab Tahir, Gudakesh Motie
Key Signings: Fakhar Zaman (PKR 7.95 cr), Haris Rauf (PKR 7.6 cr), Mustafizur Rahman (PKR 6.44 cr)
Islamabad United
The most successful PSL franchise retained captain Shadab Khan and made headlines by splashing PKR 8.5 crore on Faheem Ashraf — one of the three highest bids of the auction.
Squad: Shadab Khan, Andries Gous, Salman Irshad, Devon Conway, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Mehran Mumtaz, Max Bryant, Mark Chapman, Sameer Minhas, Shamar Joseph, Sameen Gul, Mir Hamza Sajjad, Richard Gleeson, Imad Wasim, Dipendra Singh Airee, Mohammad Hasnain, Haider Ali
Key Signings: Faheem Ashraf (PKR 8.5 cr), Mark Chapman (PKR 7.0 cr), Mohammad Wasim Jr. (PKR 4.1 cr)
Karachi Kings
The Kings have gone big on international star power, bringing in David Warner and Moeen Ali alongside experienced local talent. Adam Zampa adds world-class leg-spin to their attack.
Squad: Hasan Ali, Abbas Afridi, Khushdil Shah, Saad Baig, Moeen Ali, David Warner, Salman Ali Agha, Adam Zampa, Azam Khan, Mir Hamza, Hamza Sohail, Aqib Ilyas, Shahid Aziz, Muhammad Waseem, Johnson Charles, Ihsanullah, Rizwanullah
Key Signings: David Warner, Moeen Ali, Adam Zampa, Salman Ali Agha
Peshawar Zalmi
In the biggest move of the off-season, Babar Azam joins Peshawar Zalmi. The franchise paired the former Pakistan captain with explosive overseas talent including Kusal Mendis and James Vince.
Squad: Babar Azam, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abdul Samad, Ali Raza, Aaron Hardie, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Haris, Aamer Jamal, Abdul Subhan, Khalid Usman, Nahid Rana, Iftikhar Ahmed, Kusal Mendis, Michael Bracewell, James Vince, Kashif Ali
Key Signings: Babar Azam (retained, PKR 7.0 cr), Kusal Mendis (PKR 4.2 cr), Michael Bracewell (PKR 4.2 cr)
Quetta Gladiators
The Gladiators retained Abrar Ahmed and built a well-rounded squad with a strong overseas contingent. Spencer Johnson was a marquee direct signing, and Rilee Rossouw adds T20 firepower.
Squad: Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq, Hasan Nawaz, Shamyl Hussain, Spencer Johnson, Rilee Rossouw, Jahandad Khan, Faisal Akram, Arafat Minhas, Waseem Akram Jr., Khan Zaib, Brett Hampton, Sam Harper, Bevon Jacobs, Saqib Khan, Bismillah Khan, Ben McDermott, Saud Shakeel, Tom Curran
Key Signings: Rilee Rossouw (PKR 5.55 cr), Tom Curran (PKR 4.2 cr), Spencer Johnson (direct signing)
Rawalpindi
The newest franchise made an immediate statement, securing the most expensive player of the auction — Naseem Shah at PKR 8.65 crore. Combined with Daryl Mitchell (PKR 8.05 cr) and captain Mohammad Rizwan, Rawalpindi looks like an instant contender.
Squad: Mohammad Rizwan, Sam Billings, Zaman Khan, Yasir Khan, Naseem Shah, Daryl Mitchell, Mohammad Amir, Rishad Hosain, Amad Butt, Abdullah Fazal, Asif Afridi, Laurie Evans, Mohammad Amir Khan, Kamran Ghulam, Shahzaib Khan
Key Signings: Naseem Shah (PKR 8.65 cr — auction's highest bid), Daryl Mitchell (PKR 8.05 cr), Mohammad Amir (PKR 5.4 cr)
Sialkot Stallionz
One of two expansion franchises, the Stallionz made a splash by directly signing Steve Smith before the auction. They built a squad with serious international flavor.
Squad: Mohammad Nawaz, Salman Mirza, Ahmed Daniyal, Saad Masood, Steve Smith, Sahibzada Farhan, Ashton Turner, Peter Siddle, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lachlan Shaw, Jahanzaib Sultan, Delano Potgieter, Shan Masood, Josh Phillipe, Momin Qamar, Awais Zafar
Key Signings: Steve Smith (direct signing), Ashton Turner, Peter Siddle, Tabraiz Shamsi
Hyderabad Kingsmen
The second expansion franchise retained Saim Ayub — one of Pakistan's most exciting young batting talents — and assembled a squad mixing local prospects with seasoned overseas professionals like Marnus Labuschagne and Kusal Perera.
Squad: Saim Ayub, Maaz Sadaqat, Akif Javed, Usman Khan, Marnus Labuschagne, Mohammad Ali, Kusal Perera, Irfan Khan Niazi, Hassan Khan, Ottneil Baartman, Shayan Jahangir, Hammad Azam, Hunain Shah, Riley Meredith, Asif Mehmood, Sharjeel Khan, Rizwan Mehmood, Tayyab Arif, Ahmed Hussain, Saad Ali
Key Signings: Saim Ayub (retained), Marnus Labuschagne, Kusal Perera, Riley Meredith
Auction Highlights
- Highest bid: Naseem Shah to Rawalpindi — PKR 8.65 crore
- Three players crossed PKR 8 crore: Naseem Shah (8.65 cr), Faheem Ashraf (8.5 cr), Daryl Mitchell (8.05 cr)
- 103 players sold across all eight franchises
- New format: The 2026 season features a round-robin where each team plays the others once, followed by a Super Four stage with two groups, then playoffs leading to the final
Stay tuned to cric.asia for live streams, scores, and full PSL 2026 coverage when the season kicks off on March 26.