PSL 11 is here, and the buzz around overseas players has never been bigger. This is the first season where PSL 11 Overseas Players List were picked through a full auction — not a draft — making every signing more exciting and more competitive than ever before.
With eight teams competing for the first time, there are more spots for international talent. Fans across Pakistan and the world are asking one thing: who are the overseas players in PSL 11, and which team got the best deals?
This article gives you the complete PSL 11 overseas players list by team, plus everything you need to know — prices paid, rules, marquee names, and what makes this season different.
For more detailed team-by-team updates, squad news, and PSL 11 match previews, visit PSL Update Hub.
What Changed in PSL 11 for Overseas Players?
Before jumping into the list, it helps to understand the new system.
For the first ten seasons, PSL teams selected players through a draft. Each player sat in a category — Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Silver — and teams picked in rounds. There was no bidding war.
PSL 11 changed all of that.
The PSL 2026 auction — the first in league history — was held on February 11, 2026, at the Lahore Expo Centre. Teams openly bid for players with real money. Every franchise started with an auction purse of PKR 45 crore, which could be extended to PKR 50.5 crore if they signed one direct overseas player who had not featured in PSL 2025.
This switch to an auction gave teams the freedom to chase the players they really wanted — and it showed in some of the prices paid.
PSL 11 Overseas Player Rules – Quick Summary
Here are the key rules every fan should know:
- Squad size: Each team must have between 16 and 20 players
- Overseas quota (squad): Minimum 5, maximum 7 foreign players per squad
- Overseas quota (playing XI): Minimum 3, maximum 4 in every match XI
- Direct signing: Each team could sign one overseas player outside the auction — someone who did not play in PSL 2025 — capped at PKR 5.5 crore
- Under-23 rule: Every squad must have at least 2 under-23 Pakistani players, with one playing in each match
- Two-year contracts: All players bought at the auction are contracted for two seasons
PSL 11 Overseas Players List – By Team
1. Lahore Qalandars
Lahore, the defending PSL 10 champions, made bold moves in the auction and the direct signing window.
Direct Signing: Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh) – PKR 6.44 crore
Retained: Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe) – Gold category, PKR 2.80 crore
Overseas players in squad:
- Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe) – retained
- Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh) – direct signing
- Dasun Shanaka (Sri Lanka) – auction
- Gudakesh Motie (West Indies) – auction
- Parvez Hossain Emon (Bangladesh) – auction
What to expect: Sikandar Raza is one of the most consistent overseas performers in PSL history. Mustafizur brings genuine left-arm variations that trouble right-handers. Dasun Shanaka adds experience and flexibility in the middle order.
2. Islamabad United
Three-time champions Islamabad United went aggressive from the first hammer of the auction.
Direct Signing: Devon Conway (New Zealand) – PKR retained/signed
Retained: Andries Gous (South Africa/USA) – Silver category
Overseas players in squad:
- Devon Conway (New Zealand) – direct signing
- Andries Gous (South Africa/USA) – retained
- Max Bryant (Australia) – auction
- Mark Chapman (New Zealand) – auction
- Shamar Joseph (West Indies) – auction
- Richard Gleeson (England) – auction
- Dipendra Singh Airee (Nepal) – auction
What to expect: Devon Conway at the top brings calm, class and big T20 scores. Shamar Joseph adds raw West Indian pace. The squad has strong depth across batting and bowling.
3. Karachi Kings
Karachi went all-in on experience and brought in some of the most recognizable overseas names.
Direct Signing: Moeen Ali (England)
Retained: David Warner (Australia)
Overseas players in squad:
- David Warner (Australia) – retained
- Moeen Ali (England) – direct signing
- Adam Zampa (Australia) – auction
- Aqib Ilyas (Canada) – auction
- Johnson Charles (West Indies) – auction
- Muhammad Waseem (UAE) – auction
- Khuzaima Bin Tanveer – auction
What to expect: Warner is a proven PSL performer and a natural leader at the top of the order. Moeen Ali gives the team an experienced match-winner who can bat, bowl off-spin, and lead from the front. Zampa adds one of the most consistent leg-spin attacks in world cricket.
4. Peshawar Zalmi
Under Babar Azam’s captaincy, Peshawar Zalmi built a well-rounded overseas group with genuine quality across departments.
Overseas players in squad:
- Aaron Hardie (Australia) – auction, PKR 4.2 crore
- James Vince (England) – auction
- Michael Bracewell (New Zealand) – auction, PKR 4.2 crore
- Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka) – auction, PKR 4.2 crore
- Nahid Rana (Bangladesh) – auction
What to expect: James Vince is a top-order batter who plays beautifully when set. Kusal Mendis has been one of Sri Lanka’s best T20 performers in recent years. Michael Bracewell is a powerful hitting allrounder. This is a well-balanced overseas lineup.
5. Rawalpindi (formerly Multan, rebranded as Pindiz/Team Rawalpindi)
This team had the highest individual bids of the entire auction — including the most expensive player overall.
Retained: Sam Billings (England)
Direct Signing: Jake Fraser-McGurk (Australia)
Overseas players in squad:
- Sam Billings (England) – retained
- Jake Fraser-McGurk (Australia) – direct signing
- Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand) – auction, PKR 8.05 crore (second highest bid overall)
- Rishad Hossain (Bangladesh) – auction
- Laurie Evans (England) – auction
- Dian Forrester – auction
- Bevon Jacobs – auction
Note: Daryl Mitchell was the second most expensive player at the auction at PKR 8.05 crore. Jake Fraser-McGurk, the explosive Australian opener, was signed directly and is one of the most exciting talents in world T20 cricket.
6. Quetta Gladiators
Quetta invested smartly, mixing proven overseas value with pace and firepower.
Direct Signing: Spencer Johnson (Australia)
Overseas players in squad:
- Spencer Johnson (Australia) – direct signing
- Rilee Rossouw (South Africa) – auction, PKR 5.55 crore
- Tom Curran (England) – auction, PKR 4.2 crore
- Brett Hampton – auction
- Sam Harper (Australia) – auction
- Ben McDermott (Australia) – auction
- Wasim Akram Jr. – auction
What to expect: Rilee Rossouw is a destructive left-handed batter who has been one of the most sought-after T20 players worldwide. Spencer Johnson’s left-arm pace was in high demand. Tom Curran offers batting depth and pace variations.
7. Sialkot Stallionz (New Team)
One of the two brand-new PSL 11 franchises, Sialkot made the biggest splash in the direct signing window by landing Steve Smith.
Direct Signing (Marquee): Steve Smith (Australia) – PKR 14 crore
Overseas players in squad:
- Steve Smith (Australia) – direct signing
- Ashton Turner (Australia) – auction
- Peter Siddle (Australia) – auction
- Tabraiz Shamsi (South Africa) – auction
- Lachlan Shaw (Australia) – auction
- Delano Potgieter (South Africa) – auction
- Josh Philippe (Australia) – auction
What to expect: Steve Smith scored 299 runs in just 6 matches for Sydney Sixers in the most recent BBL season. He arrives as the marquee player and the face of the new franchise. Tabraiz Shamsi, South Africa’s left-arm wrist spinner, adds a genuine wicket-taking threat. Josh Philippe is a dynamic wicketkeeper-batter.
8. Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen (New Team)
The second new team also targeted proven international names with their direct signing.
Direct Signing: Marnus Labuschagne (Australia)
Overseas players in squad:
- Marnus Labuschagne (Australia) – direct signing
- Kusal Perera (Sri Lanka) – auction
- Ottniel Baartman (South Africa) – auction
- Riley Meredith (Australia) – auction
- Hassan Khan – auction
- Shayan Jahangir – auction
- Glenn Maxwell (Australia) – auction (note: Maxwell and Labuschagne not expected to be available simultaneously)
What to expect: Marnus Labuschagne brings BBL experience and grit. Glenn Maxwell, when fit and available, is one of the most destructive batters on the planet. Riley Meredith offers high-pace bowling that can disrupt any batting lineup.
Most Expensive Overseas Players at the PSL 11 Auction
Here is a quick look at the top overseas bids from the February 11 auction:
| Player | Team | Nationality | Price (PKR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daryl Mitchell | Rawalpindi | New Zealand | 8.05 crore |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | Rawalpindi | Australia | Direct signing |
| Steve Smith | Sialkot Stallionz | Australia | 14 crore (marquee) |
| Rilee Rossouw | Quetta Gladiators | South Africa | 5.55 crore |
| Tom Curran | Quetta Gladiators | England | 4.2 crore |
| Kusal Mendis | Peshawar Zalmi | Sri Lanka | 4.2 crore |
| Michael Bracewell | Peshawar Zalmi | New Zealand | 4.2 crore |
| Aaron Hardie | Peshawar Zalmi | Australia | 4.2 crore |
Which Countries Are Represented in PSL 11?
PSL 11 truly lives up to its status as a global T20 league. Overseas players have come from:
- Australia – the most represented nation with players across nearly every team
- England – Moeen Ali, James Vince, Tom Curran, Sam Billings, Richard Gleeson
- New Zealand – Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman
- South Africa – Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe/SA), Tabraiz Shamsi, Rilee Rossouw, Ottniel Baartman, Andries Gous
- Sri Lanka – Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera
- West Indies – Gudakesh Motie, Johnson Charles, Shamar Joseph
- Bangladesh – Mustafizur Rahman, Rishad Hossain, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nahid Rana
- Zimbabwe – Sikandar Raza
- Nepal – Dipendra Singh Airee
- Canada / UAE – Associate nation players included
This diversity is what makes the PSL one of the most exciting leagues in world cricket.
What Makes PSL 11 Overseas Signings Different from Previous Seasons?
A few things stand out about the 2026 edition:
1. The auction changed everything. In past seasons, a franchise could not outbid another for the same player. Now they can. This drove prices up for the most wanted names and gave smaller franchises a real chance to land stars if they budgeted well.
2. Two new teams = more overseas spots. Adding Sialkot and Hyderabad created at least 10 to 14 new overseas roster spots. Players who might have gone unpicked in a six-team PSL now have contracts.
3. Steve Smith is the headline act. His PKR 14 crore direct signing is the biggest marquee deal of the season. He has the experience, the form, and the name recognition to make Sialkot Stallionz an instant fan favorite.
4. The Bangladesh contingent is large. Mustafizur Rahman, Rishad Hossain, Parvez Hossain Emon, and Nahid Rana all feature. This signals growing ties between Pakistani and Bangladeshi cricket.
PSL 11 Schedule – Key Dates
- Start Date: March 26, 2026
- Final: May 3, 2026 – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Total Matches: 44
- Teams: 8 (six original + Sialkot Stallionz + Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many overseas players can play in a PSL 11 match?
Each team must include a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 4 overseas players in every playing XI.
How many foreign players can be in a PSL 11 squad?
Each squad must have at least 5 and no more than 7 overseas players.
Who is the most expensive overseas player in PSL 11?
Steve Smith was signed as a marquee player by Sialkot Stallionz for PKR 14 crore outside the main auction. Among auction purchases, Daryl Mitchell was bought by Rawalpindi for PKR 8.05 crore.
Is this the first PSL season with a player auction?
Yes. PSL 11 is the first season in the league’s history to use an auction system. All ten previous seasons used a draft.
What is the overseas player salary cap in PSL 11?
The main auction purse per team is PKR 45 crore, extendable to PKR 50.5 crore with a direct overseas signing. Direct signings outside the auction are capped at PKR 5.5 crore per player.
Can a PSL team have no overseas players in the XI?
No. A minimum of 3 overseas players must be part of every playing XI in PSL 11.
Which new teams are in PSL 11?
Sialkot Stallionz and Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen are the two new franchises joining PSL for the first time in 2026.
When did the PSL 11 player auction take place?
The auction was held on February 11, 2026, at the Lahore Expo Centre.
Final Thoughts
PSL 11 has one of the strongest overseas player lineups in the tournament’s history. The switch to an auction added urgency and drama to every signing. Teams have spent big, built carefully, and the result is a set of squads that will make every match unpredictable.
From Steve Smith’s high-profile arrival at Sialkot to Daryl Mitchell’s record-breaking price tag at Rawalpindi, the foreign players in PSL 11 are not just filler names. They are match-winners who will shape how the season plays out.
Keep an eye on Kusal Mendis for Peshawar, Rilee Rossouw for Quetta, and Devon Conway for Islamabad. These three could quietly be the most impactful overseas players of the tournament.
For the latest PSL 11 squad updates, match news, and team previews, head to PSL Update Hub.
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