{"id":104310,"date":"2026-03-16T16:17:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T11:17:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/?p=104310"},"modified":"2026-03-16T16:44:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T11:44:28","slug":"psl-11-captains-confirmed-as-teams-finalize-leadership-ahead-of-2026-tournament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/sports\/psl-11-captains-confirmed-as-teams-finalize-leadership-ahead-of-2026-tournament\/","title":{"rendered":"PSL 11 Captains Confirmed as Teams Finalize Leadership Ahead of 2026 Tournament"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"724\">PSL 11 captains have been officially confirmed as teams prepare for the start of the 2026 Pakistan Super League. The announcement comes just days before the tournament begins in Lahore.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"962\">Franchises have selected a mix of experienced Pakistani stars and international players to lead their squads this season. The PSL 11 captains will guide their teams during a competitive tournament scheduled to run for more than a month.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"qzzic8\" data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1000\">Complete list of PSL 11 captains<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1086\">The following players have been named as PSL 11 captains for their respective teams:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1561\">\n<li data-section-id=\"t8c4xp\" data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1148\">\n<p data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1148\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Shadab Khan<\/span><\/span> \u2013 Islamabad United<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1fsf3xo\" data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1209\">\n<p data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1209\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Shaheen Afridi<\/span><\/span> \u2013 Lahore Qalandars<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17cirqd\" data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1267\">\n<p data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1267\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">David Warner<\/span><\/span> \u2013 Karachi Kings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8nhske\" data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1326\">\n<p data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1326\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Babar Azam<\/span><\/span> \u2013 Peshawar Zalmi<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"h3tc4a\" data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1388\">\n<p data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1388\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Saud Shakeel<\/span><\/span> \u2013 Quetta Gladiators<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16ifnd7\" data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1447\">\n<p data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1447\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Ashton Turner<\/span><\/span> \u2013 Multan Sultans<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1755efa\" data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1498\">\n<p data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1498\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Mohammad Rizwan<\/span><\/span> \u2013 Pindiz<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ck3oik\" data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1561\">\n<p data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1561\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Hammad Azam<\/span><\/span> \u2013 Hyderabad Kingsmen<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1680\">These PSL 11 captains are expected to play a key role in leading their teams during the group stage and the playoffs.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1ba6aw0\" data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1719\">PSL 11 schedule and opening match<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1954\">The 2026 Pakistan Super League will start on 26 March in <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Lahore<\/span><\/span>. The opening match will feature defending champions <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Lahore Qalandars<\/span><\/span> against <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2151\">The tournament will run for 39 days and include 44 matches. The final is scheduled for 3 May at <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Gaddafi Stadium<\/span><\/span>, while 4 May has been reserved as a backup day if required.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"14zdqo6\" data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2195\">Matches to be played across six cities<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2523\">PSL matches will take place in several major cities across Pakistan including <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Karachi<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Lahore<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Multan<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Rawalpindi<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Faisalabad<\/span><\/span> and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Peshawar<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2639\">This season is notable because Faisalabad and Peshawar will host Pakistan Super League matches for the first time.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"dn1qce\" data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2668\">Ticket sales for PSL 11<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2817\">PSL 11 tickets will go on sale starting tomorrow. Fans will be able to purchase tickets online through the tournament\u2019s official ticketing partner.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2955\">Each team will play 10 matches in the group stage. The top four teams will qualify for the playoffs before the final showdown in Lahore.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PSL 11 captains have been officially confirmed as teams prepare for the start of the 2026 Pakistan Super League. The announcement comes just days before the tournament begins in Lahore. Franchises have selected a mix of experienced Pakistani stars and international players to lead their squads this season. 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