The 2025 Pakistan Super League will begin on April 11 - Here is the full list of PSL 2025 squads.
This year's player draft took place on January 13, and there have been concerns about player availability given the PSL's clash with the IPL for the first time ever. Despite that, there have been more than a few solid signings made by PSL clubs.
Islamabad United
Who's in?
Defending champions Islamabad United retained eight players ahead of this season, only one of them overseas (Colin Munro). They have roped in the likes of Matthew Short, Jason Holder and USA wicketkeeper Andries Gous for this year, along with domestic performers Muhammad Shahzad and Sahibzada Farhan.
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Who's out?
The foreign contingent has been turned over almost completely. Alex Hales, Jordan Cox, Tom Curran, Matthew Forde, Obed McCoy and Tymal Mills were all released, as was recently-recalled Pakistan all-rounder Faheem Ashraf.
Islamabad United squad for PSL 2025
Shadab Khan (c), Matthew Short, Naseem Shah, Azam Khan, Imad Wasim, Jason Holder, Haider Ali, Salman Ali Agha, Ben Dwarshuis, Salman Irshad, Colin Munro, Andries Gous, Rumman Raees, Mohammad Nawaz, Hunain Shah, Saad Masood, Riley Meredith, Rassie van der Dussen, Muhammad Shahzad, Sahibzada Farhan.
Karachi Kings
Who's in?
Two big names in particular – Kane Williamson and new skipper David Warner. Along with the likes of James Vince and Tim Seifert, Karachi now have a star-studded top order. Ben McDermott has been picked as replacement for the injured Litton Das, while Aamir Jamal and Khushdil Shah are new entrants as well.
Who's out?
Kieron Pollard is the biggest name to leave Karachi's roster, with Jamie Overton also gone after he secured an IPL deal. On the domestic front, Karachi will be without the experience of Shoaib Malik, with Mir Hamza and Mohammad Nawaz also departing.
Karachi Kings squad for PSL 2025
David Warner (c), Adam Milne, Abbas Afridi, Hasan Ali, James Vince, Khushdil Shah, Aamir Jamal, Irfan Khan Niazi, Shan Masood, Arafat Minhas, Ben McDermott, Mir Hamza, Tim Seifert, Zahid Mahmood, Fawad Ali, Riazullah, Kane Williamson, Mohammad Nabi, Omair Bin Yousuf, Mirza Mamoon, Saad Baig.
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Lahore Qalandars
Who's in?
Daryl Mitchell was overlooked by IPL franchises, and could be the PSL – and Lahore Qalandars' – gain. English wicketkeeper Sam Billings is also a solid pickup. LQ also secured the signing of Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain, and Sri Lankan opener Kusal Perera.
Who's out?
Most notably, Rashid Khan, who is at the IPL. George Linde and Shai Hope are also solid players that have left LQ, while Sahibzada Farhan, currently in red-hot form, has also left the side.
Lahore Qalandars squad for PSL 2025
Shaheen Afridi (c), Fakhar Zaman, Daryl Mitchell, Haris Rauf, Kusal Perera, Sikandar Raza, Abdullah Shafique, Jahandad Khan, Zaman Khan, Asif Afridi, Asif Ali, David Wiese, Muhammd Akhlaq, Rishad Hossain, Mohammad Azab, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Naeem, Sam Billings, Salman Ali Mirza, Tom Curran.
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Multan Sultans
Who's in?
Michael Bracewell is a massive coup for the PSL, given his recent form in white-ball cricket. Newly-capped Pakistan quick Akif Javed has also joined MS, along with Gudakesh Motie, Josh Little and Ubaid Shah, brother of Naseem.
Who's out?
Johnson Charles, Reeza Hendricks and Dawid Malan – clearing up a top-order logjam. Khushdil Shah and Abbas Afridi could also be big losses, while Reece Topley is off at the IPL.
Multan Sultans squad for PSL 2025
Mohammad Rizwan (c), Michael Bracewell, Usama Mir, David Willey, Iftikhar Ahmed, Usman Khan, Chris Jordan, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Akif Javed, Gudakesh Motie, Josh Little, Faisal Akram, Tayyab Tahir, Ubaid Shah, Shahid Aziz, Ashton Turner.
Peshawar Zalmi
Who's in?
Corbin Bosch was – until he ditched the PSL to play for Mumbai Indians in the IPL. Explosive Australian opener Mitchell Owen is in though, as is Maaz Sadaqat – who forms an exciting trio of youngsters alongside retained players Ali Raza and Sufiyan Muqeem. South African all-rounder George Linde will also represent Peshawar this year, as will exciting Bangladesh speedster Nahid Rana.
Who's out?
PZ's main losses have come in the pace department – all-rounders Aamer Jamal and Paul Walter as well as Naveen-ul-Haq, Khurram Shahzad, Lungi Ngidi and Mohammad Zeeshan. Noor Ahmad is also out, having signed for IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings.
Peshawar Zalmi squad for PSL 2025
Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, George Linde, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Haris, Abdul Samad, Hussain Talat, Nahid Rana, Arif Yaqoob, Najeebullah Zadran, Max Bryant, Mehran Mumtaz, Sufiyan Muqeem, Ali Raza, Maaz Sadaqat, Ahmed Daniyal, Alzarri Joseph, Mitchell Owen, Luke Wood.
Quetta Gladiators
Who's in?
43-year-old Shoaib Malik, for starters. Opener Finn Allen could have a point to prove after being snubbed by IPL franchises, and countryman Mark Chapman has joined him at Quetta. U19 star quick Mohammad Zeeshan has also made the move to Quetta, from Peshawar Zalmi.
Who's out?
Opener Jason Roy and West Indian middle-order batter Sherfane Rutherford, with the latter playing at the IPL. Sarfaraz Ahmed is also no longer part of the Quetta squad.
Quetta Gladiators squad for PSL 2025
Saud Shakeel (c), Faheem Ashraf, Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir, Rilee Rossouw, Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Hasebullah, Khawaja Nafay, Kyle Jamieson, Khurram Shahzad, Usman Tariq, Mohammad Zeeshan, Hasan Nawaz, Danish Aziz, Kusal Mendis, Sean Abbott, Shoaib Malik, Ali Majid.
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