Finally, the wait is over for cricket fans because Islamabad United complete squad for PSL 11 with the inclusion of competitive players. Islamabad United has finalized their 18-member squad including some of the destructive T20 batters for the upcoming 11th Pakistan Super League season 2026 in the PSL player draft 2026 which was held on Monday 13th January 2026.
On January 04, 2026, before the player draft, Islamabad United announced their retentions for the upcoming PSL 11 tournament ahead of the PSL-11 player draft where they retained their 08 players from the previous 2025 PSL edition.
Islamabad United picked the rest of their 10 players involving both overseas and local players during the PSL-11 player draft which was held on Monday, 13th January 2026 in Hazoori Bagh, Lahore Fort, Lahore. Islamabad United is the defending champions and one of the most consistent team in the Pakistan Super League as Islamabad United lifts the Pakistan Super League title for the third time in out of 10 PSL editions which is the most by any PSL franchise.
Islamabad United Combination in PSL-11
Islamabad United has depth in their batting lineup and is loaded with some of the aggressive T20 batters, led by Colin Munro followed by Matthew Short, Salman Ali Agha, and Rassie van der Dussen in the top order. Andries Gous, Azam Khan, and Shadab Khan can provide stability and aggression in the middle order. Whereas Haider Ali, Jason Holder, Muhammad Nawaz, and Imad Wasim can play a finishing role with the bat for Islamabad United.
Islamabad United’s fast bowling department is looking very strong as well as they have Pakistan’s brother duo, Naseem Shah & Hunain Shah. Followed by Australia’s Ben Dwarshuis and Riley Meredith. Moreover, Jason Holder, Rumman Raees, and Salman Irshad have the caliber to add more strength to the fast-bowling lineup of Islamabad United.
Islamabad United has variety in its spin department, too. Left-arm orthodox Imad Wasim and Muhammad Nawaz and the leg-break Shadab Khan, the Captain himself, are the specialists’ spinners in the Islamabad United squad. Salman Ali Agha and Matthew Short can also contribute with the ball for Islamabad United.
Here is the complete detail of Islamabad United’s Retained players, Players picked in the PSL 11 draft, and Complete Squad for PSL-11 2026:
Islamabad United Retained Players for PSL-11 2026
Following is the list of players who retained by Islamabad United for PSL-10 ahead of the PSL player draft 2025:
| Players | Categories |
| Shadab Khan | Platinum |
| Naseem Shah | Platinum |
| Imad Wasim | Diamond |
| Azam Khan | Diamond |
| Haider Ali | Gold |
| Salman Ali Agha | Gold |
| Colin Munro | Silver |
| Rumman Raees | Silver |
Islamabad United Picked Players in PSL Draft for PSL-11 2026
Following is the list of players who Islamabad United picks in the PSL-11 player draft 2026:
| Players | Categories |
| Matthew Short | Platinum |
| Jason Holder | Diamond |
| Ben Dwarshuis | Gold |
| Andries Gous | Silver |
| Muhammad Nawaz | Silver |
| Salman Irshad | Silver |
| Hunain Shah | Emerging |
| Saad Masood | Emerging |
| Riley Meredith | Supplementary |
| Rassie Van Der Dussen | Supplementary |
| Alex Carey | Supplementary |
Islamabad United Complete Squad for PSL-11 2026
Islamabad United retained the 08 players from the previous 10th edition of PSL and picked the rest of the 10 players from the PSL-11 Players Draft 2026. The think tank of Islamabad United does well in shaping their squad for the upcoming 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League. Shadab Khan will lead Islamabad United in PSL-11 and is very excited and keen to lead the team that has a mixture of experienced players and rising stars along with some of the new faces in the franchise.
Islamabad United complete squad for PSL-11 2026 is here below:
| Players | Categories |
| Shadab Khan (Captain) (R) | Platinum |
| Naseem Shah (R) | Platinum |
| Matthew Short (D) | Platinum |
| Imad Wasim (R) | Diamond |
| Azam Khan (R) | Diamond |
| Jason Holder (D) | Diamond |
| Salman Ali Agha (R) | Gold |
| Haider Ali (R) | Gold |
| Ben Dwarshuis (D) | Gold |
| Colin Munro (R) | Silver |
| Rumman Raees (R) | Silver |
| Muhammad Nawaz (D) | Silver |
| Salman Irshad (D) | Silver |
| Andries Gous (D) | Silver |
| Hunain Shah (D) | Emerging |
| Saad Masood (D) | Emerging |
| Rassie van der Dussen (D) | Supplementary |
| Riley Meredith | Supplementary |
- R= Retained Players
- D= Players Picked in Draft
Islamabad United has the most balanced squad, like the other franchises, as they covered all the segments of the squad, and they can definitely try to defend their title in the upcoming 11th season of PSL. Cricket fans are excited to see their team to win the title and expect to have some entertaining and thrilling matches in the 11th PSL edition. The 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League will start on March 26, 2026, in Pakistan with the exciting opening ceremony before the opening match.