PSL 2025 Teams, Captains, and Squads – Season 10 Kickoff

Published: April 11, 2025 | Author: Keepin Sports Alive

Hey cricket fans! Welcome to *Keepin Sports Alive*, where the excitement for PSL 2025 is off the charts! The 10th season of the Pakistan Super League kicks off today, April 11, 2025, with Islamabad United taking on Lahore Qalandars at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Running until May 18 across Karachi, Multan, Rawalpindi, and Lahore, this season promises thrilling T20 action. Below are the six teams, their captains, and their full squads, finalized after the draft on January 13, 2025. Let’s dive into the star-studded lineups!

PSL 2025 Teams and Squads

Islamabad United

Captain	Shadab Khan
Squad	Shadab Khan (c) Naseem Shah Matthew Short Azam Khan Imad Wasim Jason Holder Haider Ali Salman Ali Agha Benjamin Dwarshuis Colin Munro Rumman Raees Andries Gous Mohammad Nawaz Salman Irshad Rassie van der Dussen Riley Meredith Hunain Shah Saad Masood
Notes	The defending champs boast a balanced mix, with Shadab leading a strong spin and pace attack.

Lahore Qalandars

Captain	Shaheen Shah Afridi
Squad	Shaheen Afridi (c) Sam Billings Mohammad Akhlaq Kusal Perera Fakhar Zaman Daryl Mitchell Haris Rauf Sikandar Raza Abdullah Shafique Salman Ali Mirza Rishad Hossain Muhammad Naeem Muhammad Azab Momin Qamar David Wiese Jahandad Khan Zaman Khan Tom Curran Asif Afridi Asif Ali
Notes	Shaheen’s pace, paired with spin from Raza and Rishad, makes this a dynamic side.

Quetta Gladiators

Captain	Saud Shakeel
Squad	Saud Shakeel (c) Finn Allen Mark Chapman Rilee Rossouw Khawaja Nafay Danish Aziz Faheem Ashraf Usman Tariq Haseebullah Khan Khurram Shahzad Mohammad Zeeshan Kusal Mendis Sean Abbott Kyle Jamieson Hasan Nawaz
Notes	New captain Saud brings fresh energy, with overseas stars like Allen and Rossouw adding firepower.

Peshawar Zalmi

Captain	Babar Azam
Squad	Babar Azam (c) Saim Ayub Tom Kohler-Cadmore Mohammad Haris Corbin Bosch Mohammad Ali Hussain Talat Nahid Rana Abdul Samad Arif Yaqoob Mehran Mumtaz Sufyan Moqim Max Bryant Najibullah Zadran Ahmed Daniyal Alzarri Joseph Ali Raza Maaz Sadaqat
Notes	Babar’s batting prowess is backed by a deep squad, with Joseph adding pace.

Karachi Kings

Captain	David Warner
Squad	David Warner (c) Adam Milne Mohammad Abbas Afridi Hasan Ali James Vince Khushdil Shah Aamer Jamal Muhammad Irfan Khan Shan Masood Arafat Minhas Tim Seifert Zahid Mehmood Kane Williamson Mohammad Nabi Omair Bin Yousuf Mirza Mamoon Fawad Ali Riazullah
Notes	Warner’s leadership shines with a star-studded lineup, including Williamson and Nabi.

Multan Sultans

Captain	Mohammad Rizwan
Squad	Mohammad Rizwan (c) Josh Little Gudakesh Motie Johnson Charles Tom Curran Kusal Mendis Alzarri Joseph Iftikhar Ahmed David Willey Usama Mir Abbas Afridi Reeza Hendricks Tayyab Tahir Shahnawaz Dahani Usman Khan
Notes	Rizwan’s calm captaincy anchors a potent squad with international flair.

Additional Details

• Squad Composition: Each team can have up to 21 players, with a maximum of 8 overseas players, though only 11 (with up to 4 foreigners) play per match. These squads reflect the draft picks and retentions from January 2025.
• Season Context: The opener today at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium pits Islamabad United against Lahore Qalandars, setting the tone for a competitive PSL 10.

Final Thoughts

With the season underway, these squads are set to deliver some electrifying cricket! From Shadab’s defending champs to Warner’s star-powered Kings, who’s your pick to lift the Luminara Trophy? Drop your thoughts below—let’s keep the PSL spirit alive!

Disclaimer: These squads are based on the latest updates as of April 11, 2025, and may be subject to changes due to player availability or injuries. Stay tuned for real-time updates!