Islamabad United PSL 11
Islamabad United’s squad for PSL 11 2026 is built on a foundation of 3 retained core players and 15 auction/direct-sign additions. Captain Shadab Khan leads a well-balanced 18-man group combining elite overseas firepower — Devon Conway, Shamar Joseph, Richard Gleeson — with a deep Pakistani batting and bowling lineup.
Islamabad United Squad 2026 PSL 11
Complete 18-player Islamabad United squad for PSL 11 2026 with category, price and role. Retained players are highlighted.
| # | Player Name | Role | Nationality | Category / Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shadab Khan (C) | All-rounder / Captain | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Platinum · Retained |
| 2 | Andries Gous | Wicketkeeper-Batter | 🇿🇦 South Africa | Silver · Retained |
| 3 | Salman Arshad | Fast Bowler | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Silver · Retained |
| 4 | Devon Conway | Batter / Wicketkeeper | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | Direct Sign · 6.3 Cr |
| 5 | Faheem Ashraf | All-rounder | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Auction · 8.5 Cr |
| 6 | Mark Chapman | Batter | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | Auction · 7 Cr |
| 7 | Muhammad Wasim Jnr | Fast Bowler | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Auction · 4.1 Cr |
| 8 | Imad Wasim | All-rounder / Spinner | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Auction · 2.2 Cr |
| 9 | Max Bryant | Batter / WK | 🇦🇺 Australia | Auction · 1.95 Cr |
| 10 | Sameer Minhas | All-rounder | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Auction · 1.9 Cr |
| 11 | Haider Ali | Batter | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Auction · 1.5 Cr |
| 12 | Mehran Mumtaz | Batter | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Auction · 1.2 Cr |
| 13 | Richard Gleeson | Fast Bowler | 🏴 England | Auction · 1.2 Cr |
| 14 | Shamar Joseph | Fast Bowler | 🇼🇮 West Indies | Auction · 1.1 Cr |
| 15 | Muhammad Hasnain | Fast Bowler | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Auction · 77.5 L |
| 16 | Mir Hamza Sajjad | Fast-Medium Bowler | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Auction · 70 L |
| 17 | Sameen Gul | Fast Bowler | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Auction · 60 L |
| 18 | Dipendra Singh Airee | All-rounder | 🇳🇵 Nepal | Auction · 60 L |
Key Players 2026
The standout names expected to carry Islamabad United’s title charge in PSL 11.
IU’s heartbeat — dangerous leg-spin, explosive finishing and three PSL titles as a core squad member. Platinum retained.
World-class New Zealand opener signed directly for 6.3 Crore. Provides consistency and power at the top of the order.
IU’s highest auction buy at 8.5 Crore — a genuine match-winner with the bat in hand and quality seam movement.
The West Indian pace sensation who stunned Australia in Tests. Pure raw pace to trouble any batting lineup.
Silver-retained keeper-batter who has impressed in franchise cricket globally. Key glue in IU’s middle order.
Crafty left-arm spinner and resourceful lower-order batter — experienced PSL campaigner adding spin variety.
Islamabad United History
The most decorated franchise in PSL history — three titles, three finals, zero losses at the last hurdle.
Islamabad United are the only PSL franchise to have won every final they have appeared in. Founded in 2016, they set the template for franchise T20 cricket in Pakistan and remain the benchmark all other teams chase. Under Shadab Khan in PSL 11, they are widely tipped as title contenders.
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