The much-anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 player auction has officially concluded, marking a significant milestone in the lead-up to the upcoming season. Held at the Lahore Expo Centre on February 11, 2026, the event saw eight franchises meticulously build their squads through a dynamic draft process. This year’s auction was particularly noteworthy with the introduction of two brand-new franchises: the Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen and the Sialkot Stallionz, both eager to establish their presence in the competitive T20 league.
Each of the established franchises kicked off with an initial player acquisition budget of PKR 45 crore. However, this figure could see an uplift to PKR 50.5 crore for teams that successfully recruited an international player who had not participated in the previous season. In a strategic move, the newly formed Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen and the rebranded Rawalpindi (formerly Multan) were granted the maximum available budget of PKR 50.5 crore, signalling a strong intent from the league to support their entry. Conversely, the Quetta Gladiators found themselves with the smallest purse, starting at PKR 33.14 crore, necessitating a more strategic and judicious approach to player selection.
The auction results have provided a comprehensive snapshot of each team’s composition, detailing their latest squad developments and the financial outlay for each player. All player valuations mentioned are presented in Pakistani Rupees (PKR).
Karachi Kings
The Karachi Kings have assembled a formidable squad, balancing retained talent with strategic new signings.
Retained or Directly Signed Players:
- Hasan Ali – 3.76 crore (Retention)
- Abbas Afridi – 3.06 crore (Retention)
- Khushdil Shah – 3.38 crore (Retention)
- Saad Baig – 0.60 crore (Retention)
- Moeen Ali – 6.44 crore (Direct Signing)
Players Acquired in the Auction:
- David Warner – 7.90 crore
- Azam Khan – 3.25 crore
- Salman Ali Agha – 5.85 crore
- Shahid Aziz – 0.925 crore
- Mir Hamza – 2.4 crore
- Adam Zampa – 4.5 crore
- Mohammad Hamza Sohail – 0.625 crore
- Aqib Ilyas – 0.60 crore
- Khuzaima Bin Tanveer – 0.90 crore
- Johnson Charles – 2.00 crore
- Muhammad Waseem – 1.10 crore
- Ihsanullah – 1.05 crore
- Rizwanullah – 0.60 crore
Sialkot Stallionz
As one of the new entrants, the Sialkot Stallionz have made some impactful signings to establish a competitive edge.
Retained or Directly Signed Players:
- Mohammad Nawaz – 6.16 crore (Retention)
- Salman Mirza – 3.92 crore (Retention)
- Ahmed Daniyal – 2.24 crore (Retention)
- Saad Masood – 0.84 crore (Retention)
- Steve Smith – 14 crore (Direct Signing)
Players Acquired in the Auction:
- Jahanzaib Sultan – 0.60 crore
- Sahibzada Farhan – 5.70 crore
- Ashton Turner – 4.2 crore
- Peter Siddle – 2.5 crore
- Tabraiz Shamsi – 2.2 crore
- Lachlan Shaw – 0.60 crore
- Delano Potgieter – 0.60 crore
- Josh Philippe – 2.30 crore
- Shan Masood – 0.65 crore
- Momin Qamar – 1.075 crore
- Muhammad Awais Zafar – 0.60 crore
Islamabad United
Islamabad United have retained a strong core while adding significant firepower through the auction.
Retained or Directly Signed Players:
- Shadab Khan – 7 crore (Retention)
- Salman Irshad – 1.2 crore (Retention)
- Andries Gous – 1.4 crore (Retention)
- Devon Conway – 6.3 crore (Direct Signing)
Players Acquired in the Auction:
- Faheem Ashraf – 8.50 crore
- Mehran Mumtaz – 1.20 crore
- Max Bryant – 1.95 crore
- Mark Chapman – 7 crore
- Mohammad Wasim Jr – 4.1 crore
- Mir Hamza Sajjad – 0.70 crore
- Sameer Minhas – 1.90 crore
- Sameen Gul – 0.60 crore
- Shamar Joseph – 1.10 crore (Now Released)
- Imad Wasim – 2.20 crore
- Richard Gleeson – 1.10 crore
- Haider Ali – 1.50 crore
- Mohammad Hasnain – 0.775 crore
- Dipendra Singh Airee – 0.60 crore
Quetta Gladiators
Despite having the lowest budget, the Quetta Gladiators have secured a mix of experienced campaigners and promising talent.
Retained or Directly Signed Players:
- Abrar Ahmed – 7 crore (Retention)
- Usman Tariq – 5.6 crore (Retention)
- Hasan Nawaz – 3.92 crore (Retention)
- Shamyl Hussain – 0.84 crore (Retention)
- Spencer Johnson – 5.6 crore (Direct Signing)
Players Acquired in the Auction:
- Rilee Rossouw – 5.55 crore
- Faisal Akram – 1.25 crore
- Arafat Minhas – 1.10 crore
- Jahandad Khan – 2.50 crore
- Khawaja Nafay – 6.50 crore
- Wasim Akram Jr – 0.775 crore
- Khan Zeb – 0.60 crore
- Bismillah Khan – 0.60 crore
- Saqib Khan – 0.60 crore
- Brett Hampton – 0.60 crore
- Samuel Harper – 0.60 crore
- Bevon Jacobs – 0.60 crore
- Saud Shakeel – 0.65 crore
- Ben McDermott – 1.10 crore
- Tom Curran – 4.20 crore
Lahore Qalandars
The Lahore Qalandars have retained their championship core while making strategic additions to bolster their squad.
Retained or Directly Signed Players:
- Shaheen Shah Afridi – 7 crore (Retention)
- Abdullah Shafique – 2.2 crore (Retention)
- Sikandar Raza – 2.8 crore (Retention)
- Mohammad Naeem – 0.70 crore (Retention)
- Mustafizur Rahman – 6.44 crore (Direct Signing)
Players Acquired in the Auction:
- Haris Rauf – 7.60 crore
- Usama Mir – 3.50 crore
- Fakhar Zaman – 7.95 crore
- Ubaid Shah – 2.70 crore
- Haseebullah Khan – 1.10 crore
- Mohammad Farooq – 0.60 crore
- Dasun Shanaka – 0.75 crore
- Parvez Hossain Emon – 0.60 crore
- Asif Ali – 0.60 crore
- Hussain Talat – 0.775 crore
- Tayyab Tahir – 0.60 crore
- Gudakesh Motie – 1.10 crore
Peshawar Zalmi
Peshawar Zalmi have focused on retaining key performers and adding a blend of international and domestic talent.
Retained or Directly Signed Players:
- Babar Azam – 7 crore (Retention)
- Sufiyan Muqeem – 4.48 crore (Retention)
- Abdul Samad – 2.80 crore (Retention)
- Ali Raza – 1.96 crore (Retention)
- Aaron Hardie – 4.20 crore (Direct Signing)
Players Acquired in the Auction:
- Aamir Jamal – 1.90 crore
- Khurram Shehzad – 2.70 crore
- Mohammad Haris – 2.20 crore
- Khalid Usman – 0.60 crore
- Abdul Subhan – 0.625 crore
- James Vince – 3.00 crore
- Michael Bracewell – 4.20 crore
- Kusal Mendis – 4.20 crore
- Iftikhar Ahmed – 1.80 crore
- Nahid Rana – 0.60 crore
- Mirza Tahir Baig – 0.60 crore
- Kashif Ali – Undisclosed
Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen
As a new franchise with a substantial budget, the Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen have made significant investments to build a competitive lineup.
Retained or Directly Signed Players:
- Saim Ayub – 12.60 crore (Retention)
- Usman Khan – 4.62 crore (Retention)
- Akif Javed – 1.96 crore (Retention)
- Maaz Sadaqat – 3.5 crore (Retention)
- Marnus Labuschagne – 5.88 crore (Direct Signing)
Players Acquired in the Auction:
- Mohammad Ali – 2.15 crore
- Kusal Perera – 3.10 crore
- Irfan Khan Niazi – 2.90 crore
- Hassan Khan – 1.85 crore
- Shayan Jahangir – 0.60 crore
- Ottneil Baartman – 1.1 crore
- Hammad Azam – 0.60 crore
- Riley Meredith – 4.20 crore
- Sharjeel Khan – 0.60 crore
- Asif Mehmood – 0.60 crore
- Hunain Shah – 0.60 crore
- Rizwan Mehmood – 0.60 crore
- Saad Ali – 0.60 crore
- Mohammad Tayyab Arif – 0.60 crore
Rawalpindi
The newly rebranded Rawalpindi franchise has also come out with significant spending power, aiming to make an immediate impact.
Retained or Directly Signed Players:
- Mohammad Rizwan – 5.60 crore (Retention)
- Sam Billings – 3.08 crore (Retention)
- Zaman Khan – 1.12 crore (Retention)
- Yasir Khan – 0.60 crore (Retention)
Players Acquired in the Auction:
- Naseem Shah – 8.65 crore
- Rishad Hossain – 3.00 crore
- Daryl Mitchell – 8.05 crore
- Mohammad Amir – 5.40 crore
- Abdullah Fazal – 0.675 crore
- Amad Butt – 0.80 crore
- Dian Forrester – 0.60 crore
- Laurie Evans – 1.10 crore
- Asif Afridi – 2.40 crore
- Kamran Ghulam – 0.65 crore
- Fawad Ali – 0.60 crore
- Mohammad Amir Khan – 0.60 crore
- Shahzaib Khan – 0.60 crore
The PSL 2026 auction has set the stage for an exciting season, with franchises strategically assembling diverse squads featuring a mix of international stars and emerging local talent. The varying budget allocations and player acquisitions indicate a competitive landscape, promising thrilling encounters throughout the tournament.
