The Islamabad United have finalized their squad for Pakistan Super League Season 11 (2026). Known for their aggressive batting approach and balanced team combinations, Islamabad United once again enter the tournament as one of the strongest contenders.
The franchise remains the only team to have won the PSL title three times (2016, 2018, 2024), which highlights their consistent performance over the years.
Islamabad United New Captain 2026
Experienced all-rounder Shadab Khan will continue to lead Islamabad United in PSL 11. His leadership, combined with his bowling and batting contributions, remains central to the team’s strategy.
Islamabad United Retained & Direct Signings
🔹 Retained Players
| Player | Price (PKR) |
|---|---|
| Shadab Khan | 7.0 Crore |
| Salman Irshad | 1.20 Crore |
| Andries Gous | 1.40 Crore |
🔹 Direct Signing
| Player | Price (PKR) |
|---|---|
| Devon Conway | 6.30 Crore |
Islamabad United Squad 2026 – Complete Players List
Below is the finalized squad with roles and categories:
| Player Name | Role | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | Right-hand Batter | Gold |
| Matthew Short | Right-hand Batter | Platinum |
| Rassie van der Dussen | Right-hand Batter | Supplementary |
| Haider Ali | Right-hand Batter | Gold |
| Azam Khan | WK-Batter | Diamond |
| Colin Munro | Left-hand Batter | Silver |
| Shadab Khan | Bowling All-Rounder | Platinum |
| Imad Wasim | All-Rounder | Diamond |
| Salman Ali Agha | All-Rounder | Gold |
| Jason Holder | Bowling All-Rounder | Diamond |
| James Neesham | Batting All-Rounder | Gold |
| Ben Dwarshuis | Left-arm Fast | Gold |
| Hunain Shah | Right-arm Medium Fast | Emerging |
| Tymal Mills | Left-arm Fast | Supplementary |
| Rumman Raees | Left-arm Fast | Silver |
| Salman Irshad | Right-arm Fast | Emerging |
| Naseem Shah | Right-arm Fast | Platinum |
Islamabad United PSL 11 Batting Lineup
Islamabad United’s top order remains one of the most aggressive in PSL 2026.
Key Batters:
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Matthew Short
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Haider Ali
- Colin Munro
- Azam Khan
Sahibzada Farhan was one of the standout performers last season and is expected to anchor the batting again.
Islamabad United Bowling Attack 2026
The bowling unit includes both pace and spin depth.
Fast Bowlers:
- Naseem Shah
- Tymal Mills
- Ben Dwarshuis
- Salman Irshad
- Hunain Shah
Spinners:
- Shadab Khan
- Imad Wasim
Islamabad United appear well-balanced in both departments.
Islamabad United All-Rounders
The franchise continues to rely heavily on its all-round strength:
- Shadab Khan
- James Neesham
- Imad Wasim
- Jason Holder
This flexibility allows Islamabad to adjust combinations based on match conditions.
Foreign Players in Islamabad United 2026
Islamabad United have included several experienced international cricketers:
| Player | Country | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Holder | West Indies | Diamond |
| Matthew Short | Australia | Platinum |
| Rassie van der Dussen | South Africa | Supplementary |
| Tymal Mills | England | Supplementary |
| Colin Munro | New Zealand | Silver |
| James Neesham | New Zealand | Gold |
| Ben Dwarshuis | Australia | Gold |
These overseas players add depth in both batting and bowling.
Final Analysis
The Islamabad United squad 2026 one of the most balanced lineups in PSL 11. With Shadab Khan leading the side and a mix of experienced international stars and emerging Pakistani players, Islamabad once again look like serious title contenders.
If team combinations click early in the tournament, Islamabad United could make another deep run in PSL 2026.
