The Pakistan Super League (PSL 2026) promises an electrifying season with eight competitive franchises battling for the trophy. Scheduled from March 26 to May 3, 2026, the tournament will take place across stadiums in Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Islamabad. With teams aiming to test strategies, showcase young talent, and thrill fans with explosive cricket, PSL 126 is set to be one of the most closely contested seasons yet. Fans can expect high-octane batting, strategic bowling, and nail-biting finishes throughout the league.
Squads
Hyderabad Kingsmen: Marnus Labuschagne (c), Mohammad Amir, Fakhar Zaman, Cameron Green, Shaheen Afridi, Abdul Samad, Rashid Khan, Liam Livingstone, Iftikhar Ahmed, James Neesham, Danish Aziz, Sam Curran, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Alex Hales.
Islamabad United: Shadab Khan (c), Alex Hales, Paul Stirling, Hasan Ali, Colin de Grandhomme, Kyle Mayers, Iftikhar Ahmed, Anwar Ali, Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim, Zafar Gohar, Mohammad Hasnain, Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Nawaz.
Karachi Kings: David Warner (c), Babar Azam, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir, Sharjeel Khan, Nicholas Pooran, Usman Qadir, Cameron Delport, Ravi Bopara, Wahab Riaz, Joe Clarke, Andre Russell, Hussain Talat, Jason Roy, Tom Banton.
Lahore Qalandars: Shaheen Afridi (c), Fakhar Zaman, Ben Stokes, David Wiese, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Muhammad Hafeez, Ben Dunk, Haris Rauf, Rashid Khan, Dilbar Hussain, Abdullah Shafique, Liam Livingstone, Usman Salahuddin, Samit Patel, Shaan Masood.
Multan Sultans: Ashton Turner (c), Mohammad Rizwan, Imran Tahir, James Vince, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Shahid Afridi Jr, Sohaib Maqsood, David Willey, Mohammad Irfan, Ravi Bishnoi, Abdul Razzaq Jr, Saif Badar, Mohammad Nawaz, Josh Little.
Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam (c), Shoaib Malik, Wahab Riaz, Kamran Ghulam, Ben Stokes, Fakhar Zaman, Kieron Pollard, Imran Khan Jr, Liam Livingstone, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Andre Russell, Usman Qadir, Samit Patel, Jason Holder.
Quetta Gladiators: Saud Shakeel (c), Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shane Watson, Umar Akmal, Faf du Plessis, Mohammad Hasnain, Anwar Ali, Chris Jordan, Mohammad Nawaz, James Faulkner, Aamer Yamin, Imran Tahir, David Willey, Ben Stokes, Sohaib Maqsood.
Rawalpindi Kings: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Colin Munro, Andre Russell, Sohaib Maqsood, Imran Tahir, Abdul Samad, Cameron Green, Rashid Khan, Liam Livingstone, Haris Rauf, Jason Roy, Alex Hales, Ben Stokes, Mohammad Irfan, Babar Azam.
Conclusion
As PSL 2026 unfolds, fans can look forward to explosive batting, strategic bowling, and high-intensity matches across all eight franchises. Each team combines experienced internationals with local stars, creating a thrilling balance of power, talent, and tactical depth. With marquee players leading every squad, PSL 126 promises unforgettable cricket moments, tight finishes, and a season full of excitement for fans across Pakistan and around the world.
