The wait is over for cricket fans because Peshawar Zalmi complete squad for PSL 11 with a selection of exciting players. Peshawar Zalmi has completed their star-studded 18-member squad along with the rest of the PSL franchises for the upcoming 11th edition of Pakistan Super League 2026 in the recently concluded PSL player draft on Monday 13th January 2026.
Earlier on 04th January 2026, Peshawar Zalmi announced their retentions for PSL 11 before the PSL player draft where they retained 07 players from the previous edition of PSL 2025.
Peshawar Zalmi picked the rest of their 11 players involving both overseas and local players during the PSL player draft which was held on 13th January 2026 in Hazoori Bagh, Lahore Fort, Lahore. Peshawar Zalmi has lacking with a fast-bowling combination since the last two or three editions of the Pakistan Super League.
Peshawar Zalmi Combination in PSL-11
Peshawar Zalmi has depth in their batting lineup, led by Babar Azam followed by Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, and Muhammad Haris in the top order. Najibullah Zadran, Max Bryant, and Hussain Talat can provide their middle order a helpful hand whereas Abdul Samad and Corbin Bosch can do their job in the finishing role with the bat for Peshawar Zalmi.
Peshawar Zalmi’s fast bowling was not up to the mark in the last 2,3 editions of the PSL but now, for this edition, Peshawar Zalmi’s fast bowling department is looking very strong with the inclusion of Bangladeshi rising fast bowler Nahid Rana. Moreover, second most wicket-taker in PSL-9 Muhammad Ali who previously played for Multan Sultans, Ali Raza from the Emerging Category, and Alzarri Joseph (WI) making a strong fast bowling department for Peshawar Zalmi.
Peshawar Zalmi has variety in their spin department as well, with Arif Yaqoob as a leg break option, left-arm orthodox Mehran Mumtaz, and left-arm wrist spinner Sufyan Moqim are the specialist spinners Peshawar Zalmi has in their squad. Saim Ayub can also trouble the batters with his right arm off-break, which is loaded with the skills of carrom ball delivery.
Here is the complete detail of Peshawar Zalmi’s Retained players, Players picked in the PSL 11 draft, and the Complete Squad for PSL-11 2026:
Peshawar Zalmi Retained Players for PSL 11 2026
Following is the list of players who retained by Peshawar Zalmi for PSL-11 ahead of the PSL player draft 2026:
| Players | Categories |
| Babar Azam | Platinum |
| Saim Ayub | Platinum |
| Muhammad Haris | Diamond |
| Sufyan Moqim | Silver |
| Mehran Mumtaz | Silver |
| Arif Yaqoob | Silver |
| Ali Raza | Emerging |
Peshawar Zalmi Picked Players in PSL Draft for PSL 2026
Following is the list of players who are picked by Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL-11 player draft 2026:
| Players | Categories |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | Platinum |
| George Linde | Diamond |
| Muhammad Ali | Diamond |
| Abdul Samad | Gold |
| Nahid Rana | Gold |
| Hussain Talat | Gold |
| Max Bryant | Silver |
| Najibullah Zadran | Silver |
| Maaz Sadaqat | Emerging |
| Alzarri Joseph | Supplementary-1 |
| Ahmed Daniyal | Supplementary-2 |
| – | Supplementary-3 |
| – | Supplementary-4 |
PZ-Peshawar Zalmi Complete Squad for PSL 11
Peshawar Zalmi retained the 7 players from the previous edition of PSL 10 and picked the 11 players from the PSL Players Draft 2026. PZ’s think tank worked well to shape this well-balanced squad ahead of the exciting tournament. Babar Azam, the world’s best player, will lead the Peshawar Zalmi in PSL 11. He is very excited to lead the squad that has a mixture of experienced players with young blood.
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Peshawar Zalmi’s complete squad for PSL 11 2026 is here below:
| Players | Categories |
| Babar Azam (Captain) (R) | Platinum |
| Saim Ayub (R) | Platinum |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore (D) | Platinum |
| Muhammad Haris (R) | Diamond |
| Corbin Bosch (D) | Diamond |
| Muhammad Ali (D) | Diamond |
| Abdul Samad (D) | Gold |
| Nahid Rana (D) | Gold |
| Hussain Talat (D) | Gold |
| Sufyan Moqim (R) | Silver |
| Mehran Mumtaz (R) | Silver |
| Arif Yaqoob (R) | Silver |
| Max Bryant (D) | Silver |
| Najibullah Zadran (D) | Silver |
| Ali Raza (R) | Emerging |
| Maaz Sadaqat (D) | Emerging |
| Alzarri Joseph (D) | Supplementary-1 |
| Ahmed Daniyal (D) | Supplementary-2 |
| – | Supplementary-3 |
| – | Supplementary-4 |
- R = Retained Player
- D = Picked in Draft
Peshawar Zalmi complete squad for PSL 11 is the most balanced squad among the other teams, and they can win the title for 2nd time in PSL history. Cricket fans are excited to see their team win the title and provide entertaining matches in the PSL edition 11. Pakistan Super League season 11 will begin on 26th March 2026 with an exciting opening ceremony & opening match.