PSL 11 Squads Finalized After Historic Mega Auction; Season Kicks Off March 26
ISLAMABAD: All eight franchises have finalized their squads for the **11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL)**, which will be played from **March 26 to May 3, 2026**. This season marks the **first full-scale auction in PSL history**, replacing the old draft system and adding extra excitement for fans.
Two new teams, **Sialkot Stallions** and **Hyderabad Kingsmen**, have joined the league. Existing six franchises were allowed to retain only **four players each**, making the auction highly competitive and intriguing.
### Key Auction Highlights:
* **Islamabad United** (three-time champions) acquired all-rounder **Fahim Ashraf** for **PKR 8.5 crore**, while adding **Mark Chapman, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Max Bryant, Imad Wasim, Richard Gleeson, Shamar Joseph, and Haider Ali** to strengthen their bowling and middle order.
* **Karachi Kings** secured **David Warner** for **PKR 7.9 crore**, with **Salman Ali Agha, Adam Zampa, Azam Khan, Johnson Charles, and Mir Hamza** providing a balanced lineup.
* **Lahore Qalandars** retained **Fakhar Zaman (PKR 7.95 crore)** and **Haris Rauf (PKR 7.6 crore)**. **Usama Mir, Ubaid Shah, Dassen Shanaka, and Gidakesh Moti** were added to reinforce the squad.
* **Rawalpindi Franchise** made the highest bid of the auction, acquiring **Naseem Shah** for **PKR 8.65 crore** and **Daryl Mitchell** for **PKR 8.05 crore**, while **Mohammad Amir, Rashad Hussain, and Asif Afridi** strengthened the bowling attack.
* **Peshawar Zalmi** purchased **Michael Bracewell** and **Kusal Mendis** at **PKR 4.2 crore each**, with **James Vince and Mohammad Haris** bolstering the batting lineup, and **Aamir Jamal and Khurram Shehzad** selected for pace attack.
* **Quetta Gladiators** signed **Riley Russo (PKR 5.55 crore)** and **Tom Curran (PKR 4.2 crore)**, while **Khawaja Mohammad Naveed (PKR 6.5 crore)** and **Jahandad Khan, Arfat Minhas, and Faisal Akram** joined to complete the squad.
* **Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen** focused on strengthening their team with **Riley Meredith (PKR 4.2 crore)** and **Kusal Perera (PKR 3.1 crore)**. **Saem Ayub** emerged as the most expensive player at **PKR 12.6 crore**, and **Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Irfan Khan, Hassan Khan, and Sharjeel Khan** were also included.
* **Sialkot Stallions** grabbed attention by acquiring **Sahibzada Farhan** for **PKR 5.7 crore**. **Ashton Turner and Josh Philippe** will support the batting, while **Tabrez Shamsi and Peter Siddle** lead the bowling attack.
This historic auction not only reflects a **major structural change in the league** but also sets the stage for **highly competitive and thrilling matches** in the upcoming season.
If you want, I can also **create a quick PSL 11 “team-by-team summary table” with key players and auction prices** for easier reference. Do you want me to do that?
