Hyderabad, the “City of Pearls,” is celebrated for its cultural heritage, resilience, and sporting passion. Entering the PSL for the first time in 2026, the Hyderabad Kingsmen represents Sindh’s pride and aims to establish itself as a competitive force in Pakistan’s premier T20 league.
Quick Overview
With ambitions of making a strong first impression, Hyderabad Kingsmen enter their debut PSL season in 2026 with a focus on batting depth, adaptable allrounders, and disciplined bowling. The franchise aims to quickly establish itself as a competitive force, reflecting the city’s resilience, tradition, and passion for cricket.
Hyderabad Kingsmen Management
- Owner: Fawad Sarwar
- Captain: Marnus Labuschagne
- Head Coach: Jason Gillespie
Key Players to Watch
- Marnus Labuschagne (c): Captain who provides leadership and class at the top of the order.
- Glenn Maxwell: Explosive batting allrounder, adds power hitting and off-spin versatility.
- Maheesh Theekshana: Mystery spinner from Sri Lanka, adds control and variation in middle overs.
- Saim Ayub: Rising allrounder, offers flair with the bat and useful spin options.
HK PSL 11 Marquee Signings
- Saim Ayub: (PKR 12.6 crore)
- Usman Khan: (PKR 4.62 crore)
HK Squad
| Name | Country | Department | Age | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marnus Labuschagne (c) | Australia | Top Order Batter | 31y 235d | Active |
| Hammad Azam | Pakistan | Middle Order Batter | 34y 333d | Active |
| Irfan Khan | Pakistan | Middle Order Batter | 23y 46d | Active |
| Kusal Perera (†) | Sri Lanka | Wicketkeeper Batter | 35y 179d | Active |
| Rizwan Mehmood (†) | Pakistan | Wicketkeeper Batter | 21y 242d | Active |
| Syed Saad Ali | Pakistan | Top Order Batter | 32y 130d | Active |
| Sharjeel Khan | Pakistan | Opening Batter | 36y 182d | Active |
| Shayan Jahangir | Pakistan | Batter | 31y 50d | Active |
| Tayyab Arif | Pakistan | Batter | 19y 124d | Active |
| Usman Khan (†) | Pakistan | Wicketkeeper Batter | 30y 278d | Active |
| Ahmed Hussain | Pakistan | Allrounder | 18y 273d | Active |
| Maaz Sadaqat | Pakistan | Batting Allrounder | 20y 273d | Active |
| Glenn Maxwell | Australia | Batting Allrounder | 37y 121d | Active |
| Saim Ayub | Pakistan | Allrounder | 23y 264d | Active |
| Akif Javed | Pakistan | Bowler | 25y 125d | Active |
| Asif Mehmood | Pakistan | Bowler | 30y 9d | Active |
| Hassan Khan | Pakistan | Bowler | 27y 119d | Active |
| Hunain Shah | Pakistan | Bowler | 22y 8d | Active |
| Riley Meredith | Australia | Bowler | 29y 236d | Active |
| Mohammad Ali | Pakistan | Bowler | 33y 103d | Active |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Sri Lanka | Bowler | 25y 195d | Active |
| Ottneil Baartman | South Africa | Bowler | 32y 331d | Withdrawn |
HK Fixture
| Date | Match # | Fixture | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26 | Match 1 | Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Lahore | 7:00 PM |
| Mar 29 | Match 5 | Quetta Gladiators vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Lahore | 2:30 PM |
| Apr 01 | Match 8 | Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Lahore | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 08 | Match 15 | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Peshawar Zalmi | Karachi | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 11 | Match 20 | Karachi Kings vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Karachi | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 12 | Match 21 | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United | Karachi | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 16 | Match 24 | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Rawalpindiz | Karachi | 2:30 PM |
| Apr 20 | Match 33 | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans | Karachi | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 24 | Match 36 | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United | Lahore | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 26 | Match 39 | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Rawalpindiz | Karachi | 2:30 PM |