The PSL 2027 teams list currently features eight franchises for the 12th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League.
The current HBL PSL lineup is Peshawar Zalmi, Islamabad United, Multan Sultans, Lahore Qalandars, Karachi Kings, Quetta Gladiators, Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindiz.
The league expanded from six to eight teams in 2026. Peshawar Zalmi enter the next season as defending champions after beating Hyderabad Kingsmen in the HBL PSL 11 final.
As of October 2026, the official PSL 2027 squads, captains, retention lists and player auction results have not yet been announced.
PSL 2027 Tournament Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | HBL Pakistan Super League 2027 |
| Edition | HBL PSL 12 |
| Host Country | Pakistan |
| Format | T20 |
| Current Teams | 8 |
| 2027 Squads | Not yet announced |
| 2027 Captains | Not yet announced |
| 2027 Player Auction | Details pending |
| Official Schedule | Not yet announced |
| Defending Champions | Peshawar Zalmi |
| 2026 Runners-Up | Hyderabad Kingsmen |
| Governing Body | Pakistan Cricket Board |
The PCB has approved the HBL PSL 12 budget, but the final playing window and team rosters are still pending.
PSL 2027 Teams List
| No. | Team | PSL Titles | Latest Title | 2027 Squad Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peshawar Zalmi | 2 | 2026 | To be announced |
| 2 | Islamabad United | 3 | 2024 | To be announced |
| 3 | Lahore Qalandars | 3 | 2025 | To be announced |
| 4 | Multan Sultans | 1 | 2021 | To be announced |
| 5 | Karachi Kings | 1 | 2020 | To be announced |
| 6 | Quetta Gladiators | 1 | 2019 | To be announced |
| 7 | Hyderabad Kingsmen | 0 | — | To be announced |
| 8 | Rawalpindiz | 0 | — | To be announced |
Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars currently share the record for the most HBL PSL titles with three each.
Peshawar Zalmi moved to two titles after winning the 2026 championship.
Are the PSL 2027 Squads Announced?
No. The PSL 2027 squads have not yet been officially announced.
The current PSL 2027 team page lists the eight franchises but also states that the squads are not announced yet.
That means the following details should remain TBA:
- Full player squads
- Retentions
- Released players
- Captains
- Overseas signings
- Emerging players
- Replacement players
The 2026 squads should not be copied and presented as confirmed PSL 2027 rosters.
1. Peshawar Zalmi
City: Peshawar
PSL Titles: 2
Winning Years: 2017, 2026
2026 Finish: Champions
2027 Squad: To be announced
2027 Captain: To be announced
Peshawar Zalmi enter HBL PSL 12 as the defending champions. They produced an excellent HBL PSL 11 season in 2026.
Zalmi finished first in the league table with:
| Stat | PSL 2026 |
|---|---|
| Matches | 10 |
| Wins | 8 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Abandoned | 1 |
| Points | 17 |
| NRR | +2.324 |
Peshawar then beat Islamabad United by 70 runs in the Qualifier to reach the final. They defeated Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets in the championship match at Gaddafi Stadium.
Peshawar Zalmi’s 2026 Final
Hyderabad Kingsmen were bowled out for 129. Peshawar Zalmi reached 130/5 in 15.2 overs. Aaron Hardie took 4/27 and played a major role in the title win. The victory gave Zalmi their second PSL championship after 2017.
2. Islamabad United
City: Islamabad
PSL Titles: 3
Winning Years: 2016, 2018, 2024
2026 Finish: Playoffs
2027 Squad: To be announced
2027 Captain: To be announced
Islamabad United are one of the two most successful teams in PSL history. They won the inaugural title in 2016 and added championships in 2018 and 2024. United finished second in the PSL 2026 league stage.
Islamabad United PSL 2026 Record
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 10 |
| Wins | 6 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Abandoned | 1 |
| Points | 13 |
| NRR | +1.667 |
They lost the Qualifier to Peshawar Zalmi and then lost Eliminator 2 to Hyderabad Kingsmen by two runs. Islamabad remains one of the league’s most successful franchises, but their PSL 2027 squad has not yet been confirmed.
3. Lahore Qalandars
City: Lahore
PSL Titles: 3
Winning Years: 2022, 2023, 2025
2026 Finish: Fifth
2027 Squad: To be announced
2027 Captain: To be announced
Lahore Qalandars have won three PSL titles. Their championships came in 2022, 2023 and 2025. That puts them level with Islamabad United for the most titles. Lahore entered PSL 2026 as defending champions but missed the playoffs.
Lahore Qalandars PSL 2026 Record
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 10 |
| Wins | 5 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Points | 10 |
| NRR | -0.482 |
They finished fifth, just outside the top four. Shaheen Shah Afridi captained Lahore during PSL 11, but the franchise has not yet announced its 2027 captain.
4. Multan Sultans
City: Multan
PSL Titles: 1
Winning Year: 2021
2026 Finish: Third in league stage
2027 Squad: To be announced
2027 Captain: To be announced
Multan Sultans won their first and only PSL title in 2021. They have also reached several finals across recent seasons. Multan performed strongly during the 2026 league stage.
Multan Sultans PSL 2026 Record
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 10 |
| Wins | 6 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Points | 12 |
| NRR | +0.326 |
They finished third and qualified for Eliminator 1. Hyderabad Kingsmen beat Multan by eight wickets to end their campaign. The final Multan Sultans roster for PSL 2027 remains TBA.
5. Karachi Kings
City: Karachi
PSL Titles: 1
Winning Year: 2020
2026 Finish: Sixth
2027 Squad: To be announced
2027 Captain: To be announced
Karachi Kings won the HBL PSL title in 2020. They defeated Lahore Qalandars in the final that year. Karachi had a mixed 2026 season.
Karachi Kings PSL 2026 Record
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 10 |
| Wins | 5 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Points | 10 |
| NRR | -0.869 |
They finished level on points with Hyderabad Kingsmen and Lahore Qalandars. Net run rate left Karachi in sixth place. The franchise’s PSL 2027 retention and signing plans have not yet been announced.
6. Quetta Gladiators
City: Quetta
PSL Titles: 1
Winning Year: 2019
2026 Finish: Seventh
2027 Squad: To be announced
2027 Captain: To be announced
Quetta Gladiators won the PSL in 2019. They were also one of the strongest teams during the early years of the competition and reached several finals. The 2026 season was more difficult.
Quetta Gladiators PSL 2026 Record
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 10 |
| Wins | 3 |
| Losses | 7 |
| Points | 6 |
| NRR | -0.410 |
Quetta finished seventh and missed the playoffs. Their 2027 squad is not yet official.
7. Hyderabad Kingsmen
City: Hyderabad
PSL Titles: 0
Joined PSL: 2026
2026 Finish: Runners-Up
2027 Squad: To be announced
2027 Captain: To be announced
Hyderabad Kingsmen had an impressive debut season. They joined the expanded eight-team PSL in 2026 and recovered after losing their first four matches. Hyderabad eventually reached the playoffs by finishing fourth in the league table.
Hyderabad Kingsmen PSL 2026 Record
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 10 |
| Wins | 5 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Points | 10 |
| NRR | -0.361 |
They then produced two strong playoff results. Hyderabad beat Multan Sultans by eight wickets in Eliminator 1. They followed that with a two-run win over Islamabad United in Eliminator 2. That sent the Kingsmen into the final in their first season.
Peshawar Zalmi beat them by five wickets in the title match.
8. Rawalpindiz
City: Rawalpindi
PSL Titles: 0
Joined PSL: 2026
2026 Finish: Eighth
2027 Squad: To be announced
2027 Captain: To be announced
Rawalpindiz also joined the HBL PSL’s expanded eight-team setup in 2026. Their first season proved difficult.
Rawalpindiz PSL 2026 Record
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 10 |
| Wins | 1 |
| Losses | 9 |
| Points | 2 |
| NRR | -1.760 |
Rawalpindiz finished eighth in the table. Their only league win came against Islamabad United. The team will look to rebuild before PSL 2027, but its official retention and player list are still pending.
PSL 2027 Team Squads
No full PSL 2027 roster has been announced.
| Team | 2027 Squad |
|---|---|
| Peshawar Zalmi | To be announced |
| Islamabad United | To be announced |
| Lahore Qalandars | To be announced |
| Multan Sultans | To be announced |
| Karachi Kings | To be announced |
| Quetta Gladiators | To be announced |
| Hyderabad Kingsmen | To be announced |
| Rawalpindiz | To be announced |
Fans should wait for the PCB and individual franchises to publish official retention, auction and signing updates.
PSL 2027 Captains
The tournament-specific captains for HBL PSL 12 have not yet been officially announced.
| Team | PSL 2027 Captain |
|---|---|
| Peshawar Zalmi | To be announced |
| Islamabad United | To be announced |
| Lahore Qalandars | To be announced |
| Multan Sultans | To be announced |
| Karachi Kings | To be announced |
| Quetta Gladiators | To be announced |
| Hyderabad Kingsmen | To be announced |
| Rawalpindiz | To be announced |
Current or previous captains should not automatically be listed as 2027 captains until each franchise confirms its leadership.
PSL Titles by Current Teams
| Team | Titles | Winning Years |
|---|---|---|
| Islamabad United | 3 | 2016, 2018, 2024 |
| Lahore Qalandars | 3 | 2022, 2023, 2025 |
| Peshawar Zalmi | 2 | 2017, 2026 |
| Quetta Gladiators | 1 | 2019 |
| Karachi Kings | 1 | 2020 |
| Multan Sultans | 1 | 2021 |
| Hyderabad Kingsmen | 0 | — |
| Rawalpindiz | 0 | — |
The current eight-team league includes six former champions.
Only Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindi have not won the trophy.
When Did PSL Expand to Eight Teams?
HBL PSL expanded from six to eight teams for the 2026 season.
The final PSL 11 schedule introduced Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindiz alongside the established six franchises.
The eight-team setup increased the league-stage schedule.
PSL 11 featured 40 league matches followed by four playoff games.
That produced a total of 44 matches.
The PCB has not yet confirmed whether PSL 12 will use the same format.
How Will PSL 2027 Teams Be Built?
The full HBL PSL 12 player recruitment rules and dates have not yet been published.
The previous season marked a major change because HBL PSL used its first-ever player auction.
For PSL 11:
- 103 players were sold at the auction
- Eight franchises completed their rosters
- Direct signings were also used
- Existing franchises retained selected players
- The final squads included local and overseas players
The PCB may retain or adjust this system for PSL 2027.
Until it confirms the rules, exact retention limits and auction details should remain TBA.
Which PSL 2027 Team Is the Defending Champion?
Peshawar Zalmi are the defending champions.
They defeated Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets in the HBL PSL 11 final on 3 May 2026.
Peshawar’s victory gave the franchise its second title.
Babar Azam captained the 2026 championship team, but the PSL 2027 captaincy should remain unconfirmed until the franchise announces it.
Conclusion: PSL 2027 Has 8 Teams Currently
The PSL 2027 teams list currently contains eight franchises: Peshawar Zalmi, Islamabad United, Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans, Karachi Kings, Quetta Gladiators, Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindiz.
Peshawar Zalmi will enter the next edition as defending champions, while Hyderabad Kingsmen will look to build on a remarkable runners-up finish in their debut season.
The official PSL 2027 squads, captains, retention lists and player auction details remain pending.
Until the PCB and franchises make those announcements, 2026 player lists should be used only as previous-season context and not as confirmed HBL PSL 12 squads.