Hyderabad Kingsmen PSL 11
The Hyderabad Kingsmen enter PSL 11 as one of two brand-new franchises in the league’s biggest-ever expansion. Owned by the FKS Consortium at PKR 1.75 billion per year, coached by former Australia fast bowling great Jason Gillespie, and captained by the explosive Marnus Labuschagne, the Hyderabad Kingsmen PSL 2026 squad is a carefully crafted blend of elite overseas talent — including Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Riley Meredith and Maheesh Theekshana — and a strong core of Pakistan’s brightest young players.
Hyderabad Kingsmen Full Squad 2026
Complete Hyderabad Kingsmen squad for PSL 11 2026 with acquisition type, price, role and nationality. Retained players (gold highlight) and the direct signing Marnus Labuschagne (amber highlight) are marked separately. Note: Glenn Maxwell and Maheesh Theekshana are confirmed late additions to the squad per the officially released squad list.
| # | Player Name | Role | Nationality | Type / Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saim Ayub (C) | Batter | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Retain · 12.6 Cr |
| 2 | Usman Khan | Batter (Middle Order) | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Retain · 4.62 Cr |
| 3 | Maaz Sadaqat | Batter (Top Order) | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Retain · 4.62 Cr |
| 4 | Akif Javed | Fast Bowler | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Retain · 1.96 Cr |
| 5 | Marnus Labuschagne | Batter / All-rounder | 🇦🇺 Australia | Direct Sign · 5.88 Cr |
| 6 | Riley Meredith | Fast Bowler | 🇦🇺 Australia | Auction · 4.2 Cr |
| 7 | Kusal Perera | Wicketkeeper-Batter | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | Auction · 3.1 Cr |
| 8 | Muhammad Irfan Khan | Batter (Power hitter) | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Auction · 2.9 Cr |
| 9 | Muhammad Ali | Fast Bowler | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Auction · 2.15 Cr |
| 10 | Hassan Khan | All-rounder | 🇺🇸 USA | Auction · 1.85 Cr |
| 11 | Ottneil Baartman | Fast Bowler | 🇿🇦 South Africa | Auction · 1.1 Cr |
| 12 | Sharjeel Khan | Batter (Opener) | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Auction · 60 L |
| 13 | Asif Mehmood | Fast Bowler | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Auction · 60 L |
| 14 | Hunain Shah | Fast Bowler | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Auction · 60 L |
| 15 | Tayab Arif | Batter | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Auction · 60 L |
| 16 | Rizwan Mehmood | Batter | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Auction · 60 L |
| 17 | Saad Ali | Batter | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Auction · 60 L |
| 18 | Hammad Azam | All-rounder | 🇺🇸 USA | Auction · 60 L |
| 19 | Shayan Jahangir | All-rounder | 🇺🇸 USA | Auction · 60 L |
| 20 | Glenn Maxwell | All-rounder | 🇦🇺 Australia | Late Addition |
| 21 | Maheesh Theekshana | Off-spin Bowler | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | Late Addition |
* Glenn Maxwell is expected to be available for the second half of the season only, per franchise management.
Team Combination
The Hyderabad Kingsmen squad has been assembled with a clear tactical blueprint — a dominant top-order backed by elite overseas batting, varied pace options both locally and internationally, and genuine spin cover. The large number of Pakistan-eligible USA players (Hassan Khan, Hammad Azam, Shayan Jahangir) reflects HK’s unique franchise identity spanning two cricket markets.
Power and technique from ball one.
Experience and finishing power.
Pace depth across all phases.
Match-winning spin options.
Key Players 2026
The headline names in the Hyderabad Kingsmen squad who could define their debut PSL season.
Pakistan’s most explosive young opener — retained for 12.6 Crore, the highest retention in the squad. Saim’s attacking game at the top sets the tone for every HK innings.
HK’s headline overseas acquisition — directly signed for 5.88 Crore. The world-class Australian brings elite technique, adaptability in T20s, and the option to chip in with leg-spin.
One of the most destructive match-winners in T20 cricket. Available for the second half of PSL 11, Maxwell’s explosive batting and off-spin bowling could be the x-factor in the knockout stages.
Australian pace weapon with genuine express pace. Signed for 4.2 Crore, Meredith is HK’s primary powerplay threat and one of the fastest bowlers in this edition of PSL.
Sri Lanka’s mystery spinner with a rare ability to take wickets at any stage of a T20 innings. Theekshana gives HK a world-class spin option to complement their strong pace lineup.
One of T20 cricket’s most explosive left-hand openers behind the stumps. Signed for 3.1 Crore, Perera adds a proven match-winner dimension to HK’s top order.
About Hyderabad Kingsmen
Everything you need to know about how Hyderabad Kingsmen came into existence — the expansion, the ownership, the auction, and what makes this franchise unique in PSL history.
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Hyderabad Kingsmen Squad FAQs
Frequently asked questions about the Hyderabad Kingsmen squad for PSL 11 2026 and the franchise’s story.
