March 26 marks the start of PSL 2026, kicking off with Lahore Qalandars facing off against newcomers Hyderabad Kingsmen. Led by Shaheen Afridi, the Qalandars continue their strong run in the competition – again tipped as serious challengers for the trophy. Meanwhile, Hyderabad has placed trust in Marnus Labuschagne to lead; dropped from Australia’s T20I setup but now at the helm of a fresh franchise venture.
Fans can spot Saim Ayub alongside Maheesh Theekshana, while Glenn Maxwell turns up too – Riley Meredith joins that mix. Out in front stands Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, kicking things off under its lights. Forty-four games unfold after that point during group rounds, one after another until playoff time arrives
Now comes word of big shifts for the next event. Just two spots will host games – Gaddafi Stadium plus National Bank Stadium in Karachi – because fuel shortages hit hard. Behind closed doors is how PCB says it must run, given conditions on the ground. Gone too: the usual fanfare at the start, with no opening show planned now.
Pakistan Super League 2026 Squads
The team from Rawalpindi includes Mohammad Rizwan as captain. Sam Billings joins him on the roster. Jalat Khan is part of the lineup, followed by Yasir Khan in batting duties. Naseem Shah brings pace to the attack. Rishad Hossain adds spin options across matches. Daryl Mitchell appears among key contributors. Mohammad Amir returns to bolster bowling strength. Abdullah Fazal takes his place quietly. Amad Butt stands ready for middle-order tasks. Dian Forrestor earns a spot through consistent form. Laurie Evans swings in from the sidelines. Asif Afridi offers variety with left-arm delivery. Kamran Ghulam builds momentum up front. Fawad Ali holds position near the lower edge. Mohammad Amir Khan steps in when needed. Shahzaib Khan fills gaps where required. Cole McConchie provides balance off the bench. Saad Masood closes the list without fanfare.
Leading off, Ashton Turner captains the Multan Sultans. Following close, Mohammad Nawaz brings his spin into play. Then comes Shehzad Gul, steady through the middle overs. Faisal Akram steps in with measured pace. Into the mix, Imran Randhawa adds depth. Arafat Minhas appears next, young but sharp. Sahibzada Farhan holds one spot with calm hands. Steve Smith joins, known for clear thinking under pressure. Behind him, Peter Siddle stands tall with years of grind. Tabraiz Shamsi follows, left-arm quick with bite. Lachlan Shaw fits in quietly. Delano Potgieter slots right in without fuss. Josh Philippe arrives with clean timing. Shan Masood walks in with quiet confidence. Momin Qamar earns a place through persistence. Muhammad Awais Zafar shows up on merit. Next, Muhammad Shahzad waits his turn. Arshad Iqbal pushes hard from the backline. Mohammad Wasim Jnr stays ready. Muhammad Ismail lines up when called. Finally, Atizaz Habib Khan completes the list.
Kicking off with David Warner, captain of Karachi Kings, followed by Hasan Ali stepping in next. Then comes Mohammad Abbas Afridi joining the lineup shortly after. Right behind him is Khushdil Shah taking position. Saad Baig appears soon afterward without delay. Moeen Ali shows up just a moment later. Azam Khan follows close behind without hesitation. Haroon Arshad enters the scene not long after that. Salman Ali Agha slots into place at nearly the same time. Shahid Aziz arrives around the corner quietly. Mir Hamza turns up just past mid-point. Adam Zampa makes his way in with calm steps. Mohammad Hamza Sohail appears not too far behind. Aqib Ilyas slips in just before the stretch. Khuzaima Bin Tanveer shows face near the end. Reeza Hendricks walks on stage with steady pace. Muhammad Waseem tags along shortly after. Ihsanullah takes one of the last spots calmly. Rizwanullah closes the list without fanfare.
Lahore Qalandars Squad List
Babar Azam leads Peshawar Zalmi, captain of a group stitched together by grit. Alongside him stands Sufyan Moqim, quiet but steady under pressure. Abdul Samad brings sharp reflexes when moments demand more. Ali Raza slots in with calm precision each time he steps up. Then there is Aaron Hardie, whose timing feels almost too natural. Aamir Jamal strikes fast without warning anyone first. Khurram Shahzad holds his ground like something unshakable. Khalid Usman plays beyond just numbers on paper. Mohammad Haris keeps moving forward regardless of scoreboard talk. Abdul Subhan does not shout much – he shows instead. James Vince walks in cool-eyed, changes things quietly. Michael Bracewell adds rhythm where others find chaos. Kusal Mendis watches closely before making sudden moves. Iftikhar Ahmed thrives amid tight spaces nobody else enjoys. Nahid Rana looms large whenever space opens up. Mirza Tahir Baig blends patience with bursts of speed. Kashif Ali adjusts mid-step like it’s nothing unusual. Shahnawaz Dahani cuts through plans laid long ago. Farhan Yousuf appears exactly when needed most. Shoriful Islam bends pace until batters lose balance. Tanzid Hasan Tamim stays ready even while waiting far behind. Brian Bennett finishes what others begin without taking credit.
Captain Marnus Labuschagne leads the Hyderabad Kingsmen, featuring Usman Khan on the roster. Alongside them is Akif Javed, part of a growing lineup. Maaz Sadaqat joins Saim Ayub, both adding depth. Mohammad Ali appears next, followed by Saad Ali in the mix. Kusal Perera brings experience, while Muhammad Irfan Khan adds younger energy. Hassan Khan slots in, backed by Shayan Jahangir’s presence. Glenn Maxwell arrives later in the list, not first but notable. Hammad Azam makes an appearance, just before Riley Meredith. Sharjeel Khan follows, then Asif Mehmood steps into view. Hunain Shah shows up near the end, along with Rizwan Mehmood close behind. Tayyab Arif comes late, trailed by Ahmed Hussain. Finally, Maheesh Theekshana closes the group.
Captain Shadab Khan leads Islamabad United, followed by fast bowler Salman Irshad. Devon Conway opens the batting, while Faheem Ashraf swings the ball both ways. Mehran Mumtaz brings energy from nowhere, just like young Sameer Minhas does off the bench. Max Bryant hits hard when needed, whereas Mark Chapman builds slowly but surely. Andries Gous stands tall under pressure, much like wicketkeeper Nisar Ahmed behind the stumps. Mir Hamza Sajjad lurks with left-arm pace, similar to veteran Imad Wasim’s crafty spin. Sameen Gul runs through middle overs, supported quietly by Mohammad Hasnain upfront. Richard Gleeson arrives late but strikes often, unlike Haider Ali who fades at times. Dipendra Singh Airee chips in with odd bursts, though Mohammad Faiq stays on fringes. Youngster Mohammad Salman Mirza waits patiently, part of a squad that never sleeps.
Saud Shakeel leads the Quetta Gladiators, a role he carries with steady presence. Usman Tariq brings calmness behind the stumps, his gloves always ready. Moving up, Hasan Nawaz swings with sharp eyes and cleaner timing. Shamyl Hussain waits quietly, next in line when needed most. Alzarri Joseph arrives fast, ball gripped tight, thunder in his run-up. Rilee Rossouw steps in with years of fire still lit beneath him. Ahmed Daniyal holds back but strikes when gaps widen. Abrar Ahmed spins it subtle, keeping batters guessing each time. Jahanzaib Sultan shows promise without noise or flash. Jahandad Khan pushes hard from mid-park, energy packed into every play. Khawaja Mohammad Nafay flicks lightly yet lands firmly on scoreboards. Wasim Akram Jnr moves with grace, name weighing heavy though unseen. Khan Zeb appears briefly, part of depth that few discuss. Bismillah Khan stands tall among younger arms ready to rise. Saqib Khan lingers near edges, waiting turn patiently. Ahsan Ali cuts through defenses with sudden bursts. Brett Hampton anchors one corner during long spells. Sam Harper flashes power only some can unleash. Bevon Jacobs stays low-key, potential humming under silence. Ben McDermott walks in like storms follow footsteps. Tom Curran weaves pace changes others struggle to trace. Khalil Ahmed closes overs slowly, drag lines catching more than expected.
PSL 2026 Broadcast Information
Not a single match of PSL 2026 will light up screens across India. Instead of watching at home, fans there face blackout – no live feeds, not even online.
