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Lahore Qalandars · PSL 11 · 2026

Lahore Qalandars
Squad for 2026

The complete Lahore Qalandars squad for PSL 11 2026 — all 17 players, categories, prices and roles confirmed. LQ retained 4 players from PSL 10 and added 13 more at the PSL 11 Players Auction held on 11 February 2026 in Expo Center, Lahore. Under captain Shaheen Shah Afridi — the same leader who guided them to title glory — the Lahore Qalandars PSL 2026 squad is built to dominate with a fearsome pace attack, destructive top order, and genuine all-round depth. LQ are the only PSL franchise to win consecutive titles (2022 & 2023) and are chasing an unprecedented fourth PSL crown in 2026.

Captain · Shaheen Shah Afridi
PSL Titles · 3 (2022, 2023, 2025)
Squad Size · 17 Players
Retained · 4 Players
Home Ground · Gaddafi Stadium
PSL 11 · March 26 – May 3, 2026 · Squad Updated
Lahore Qalandars Squad 2026
Lahore Qalandars squad 2026 for PSL 11
At A Glance

Lahore Qalandars PSL 11

Lahore Qalandars enter PSL 11 as the most decorated active dynasty in Pakistan Super League history. The only franchise to win back-to-back PSL titles — 2022 and 2023 — and then again in 2025, they finalized a 17-player squad retaining 4 core stars and making 13 targeted additions at the PSL 11 Players Auction on 11 February 2026. Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi leads a group built around genuine match-winners at every position.

17
Squad Players
4
Retained
3
PSL Titles
2022
First Title
Official Roster

Lahore Qalandars Squad Full Psl 2026

Complete 17-player Lahore Qalandars squad for PSL 11 2026 with category, price, role and nationality. Retained players are highlighted. Shaheen Shah Afridi (Platinum), Abdullah Shafique (Diamond), Sikandar Raza (Gold) and Muhammad Naeem (Silver) form the retained core around which the squad is built.

#Player NameRoleNationalityCategory / Price
1Shaheen Shah Afridi (C)Fast Bowler / Captain🇵🇰 PakistanPlatinum · Retained
2Abdullah ShafiqueBatter (Top Order)🇵🇰 PakistanDiamond · Retained
3Sikandar RazaAll-rounder / Spinner🇿🇼 ZimbabweGold · Retained
4Muhammad NaeemBatter (Top Order)🇵🇰 PakistanSilver · Retained
5Mustafizur RahmanFast Bowler🇧🇩 BangladeshDirect Sign · 6.44 Cr
6Fakhar ZamanBatter (Opener)🇵🇰 PakistanAuction · 7.95 Cr
7Haris RaufFast Bowler🇵🇰 PakistanAuction · 7.6 Cr
8Usama MirLeg-spin Bowler🇵🇰 PakistanAuction · 3.5 Cr
9Ubaid ShahFast Bowler🇵🇰 PakistanAuction · 2.7 Cr
10Dasun ShanakaAll-rounder🇱🇰 Sri LankaAuction · 75 L
11Hussain TalatAll-rounder🇵🇰 PakistanAuction · 77.5 L
12HaseebullahWicketkeeper-Batter🇵🇰 PakistanAuction · 1.1 Cr
13Gudakesh MotieLeft-arm Spinner🇬🇾 West IndiesAuction · 1.1 Cr
14Asif AliBatter (Power hitter)🇵🇰 PakistanAuction · 60 L
15Parvez Hossain EmonBatter (Opener)🇧🇩 BangladeshAuction · 60 L
16Muhammad FarooqFast Bowler🇵🇰 PakistanAuction · 60 L
17Tayyab TahirBatter (Middle Order)🇸🇦 Saudi ArabiaAuction · 60 L
Squad Breakdown

Team Combination

Lahore Qalandars have assembled arguably the most well-rounded squad in PSL 11 2026. Their batting lineup is loaded with aggressive stroke-makers at every position, a three-pronged elite pace attack anchored by Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, and genuine spin variety through Sikandar Raza, Usama Mir and Gudakesh Motie.

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Top Order

Explosive openers and rock-solid setup batters.

Fakhar ZamanOpener
Abdullah ShafiqueOpener
Muhammad NaeemOpener/Top 3
Parvez Hossain EmonOpener
HaseebullahWK-Batter
Middle Order

Stability, aggression and finishing power.

Sikandar RazaFinisher / Spin
Dasun ShanakaAll-rounder
Hussain TalatAll-rounder
Asif AliPower hitter
Tayyab TahirBatter
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Pace Attack

One of the best pace attacks in PSL history.

Shaheen Shah AfridiCaptain / Ace
Haris RaufDeath overs
Mustafizur RahmanVariations
Ubaid ShahPace support
Muhammad FarooqPace support
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Spin Department

Right-arm, left-arm and off-spin variety.

Sikandar RazaOff-spin
Usama MirLeg-spin
Gudakesh MotieLeft-arm spin
Hussain TalatSpin support
Dasun ShanakaPace/spin option
Star Power

Key Players 2026

The match-winners expected to spearhead Lahore Qalandars’ PSL 11 title defence.

Captain · Fast Bowler
Shaheen Shah Afridi

Pakistan’s premier left-arm seamer, a genuine matchday game-changer who led LQ to the PSL 10 title and was retained as a Platinum player for PSL 11.

Platinum Retained Left-arm pace Pakistan
Batter · Opener
Fakhar Zaman

Pakistan’s most destructive white-ball opener — acquired for 7.95 Crore, LQ’s highest auction spend. Fakhar’s big scores set the platform for every innings.

7.95 Crore Opener Pakistan
Fast Bowler
Haris Rauf

Consistently one of T20 cricket’s fastest bowlers with a devastating yorker arsenal. Signed for 7.6 Crore to form a world-class pace partnership with Shaheen.

7.6 Crore Death specialist Pakistan
All-rounder · Spinner
Sikandar Raza

Gold-retained lynchpin of the LQ batting and spin lineup — a proven PSL performer who provides control in the middle overs and big hitting at the death.

Gold Retained Off-spin Zimbabwe
Fast Bowler · Variations
Mustafizur Rahman

Bangladesh’s king of cutters and slower balls, directly signed for 6.44 Crore. His variations at any stage of the innings make him extremely difficult to score against.

Direct Sign 6.44 Cr Cutters Bangladesh
Batter · Top Order
Abdullah Shafique

Diamond-retained technically sound batter who adapts brilliantly to T20 demands — provides LQ with an anchor role to build around the power hitters.

Diamond Retained Top order Pakistan
Franchise Journey

Lahore Qalandars History

From nearly a decade of near-misses to becoming PSL’s dominant dynasty — the Lahore Qalandars story is one of the greatest franchise turnarounds in T20 cricket history.

3
PSL Titles
2022
1st Title
2023
2nd Title
2025
3rd Title
Only
Back-to-back Winners
2026
Chasing 4th
2016
Lahore Qalandars Founded
One of the six founding franchises of the Pakistan Super League. Despite immediate fan support, LQ struggled in the early editions — building the base for what would come.
2022
First PSL Title — PSL 7 Champions
After years of heartbreak, Lahore Qalandars finally broke through — winning their maiden PSL title in 2022 under a fearless young squad. The wait was worth it.
2023
Back-to-back Champions — PSL 8 Champions
LQ became the only franchise in PSL history to win consecutive titles, defending their crown in 2023. Shaheen Afridi’s pace attack was unstoppable.
2025
Third Title — PSL 10 Champions
Two years after their back-to-back run, LQ bounced back to claim a third PSL crown in 2025 — cementing their status as the benchmark franchise in Pakistan cricket.
2026
PSL 11 — Chasing the Record Fourth
With the strongest squad they have assembled to date, Lahore Qalandars enter PSL 11 as the team to beat. A fourth title would be unprecedented in PSL history.

View the full Lahore Qalandars schedule for PSL 11 2026 with all match dates and venues. Check the complete PSL 11 Schedule 2026. Track the live PSL 11 Points Table 2026.

Common Questions

Lahore Qalandars Squad FAQs

Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Lahore Qalandars team and squad for PSL 11 2026.

How many players did Lahore Qalandars squad retain for PSL 11?
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Lahore Qalandars retained 4 players from PSL 10 ahead of the PSL 11 Players Auction 2026: Shaheen Shah Afridi (Platinum), Abdullah Shafique (Diamond), Sikandar Raza (Gold) and Muhammad Naeem (Silver). The retentions were announced on 4 February 2026.
Who is the captain of Lahore Qalandars in PSL 2026?
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Shaheen Shah Afridi is the captain of Lahore Qalandars for PSL 11 2026. He was retained as a Platinum player and is the same leader who guided LQ to the PSL 10 title in 2025.
Who is the most expensive player in Lahore Qalandars PSL 11 squad?
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Fakhar Zaman is LQ’s highest auction buy at 7.95 Crore PKR. Haris Rauf was signed for 7.6 Crore, and Mustafizur Rahman joined as a direct signing for 6.44 Crore.
Which overseas players are in Lahore Qalandars PSL 2026 squad?
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The overseas players in LQ’s PSL 11 squad are: Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe — retained), Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh — direct sign), Dasun Shanaka (Sri Lanka), Gudakesh Motie (West Indies), Parvez Hossain Emon (Bangladesh) and Tayyab Tahir (Saudi Arabia).
How many PSL titles has Lahore Qalandars won?
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Lahore Qalandars have won 3 PSL titles — in 2022 (PSL 7), 2023 (PSL 8), and 2025 (PSL 10). They are the only franchise in PSL history to win back-to-back titles and enter PSL 11 chasing an unprecedented fourth crown.
What is Lahore Qalandars’ home ground in PSL 11?
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Lahore Qalandars’ home ground in PSL 11 2026 is Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore — one of Pakistan’s most iconic cricket venues and a fortress for LQ with their passionate home crowd.
When was the Lahore Qalandars PSL 11 squad auction held?
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The PSL 11 Players Auction 2026 was held on Wednesday, 11 February 2026 at Expo Center, Lahore. Lahore Qalandars picked 13 players at the auction including Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Usama Mir and Mustafizur Rahman.
Who opens the batting for Lahore Qalandars in PSL 2026?
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Lahore Qalandars have multiple top-order options for PSL 11. Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Muhammad Naeem and Parvez Hossain Emon can all bat at the top, giving the team excellent flexibility in their batting order.

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