The defending Champion Islamabad United will announce its PSL squad very soon. In the coming weeks, the Pakistan Super League will announce the draft dates, and Islamabad United’s 2025 squad will be revealed during the draft.
However, before the PSL squad announcement, some players have been confirmed to be part of Islamabad United again this year. The team will play in PSL 10 under the captaincy of Shadab Khan.
Note: The PSL 2025 Schedule has been Announced.
Islambad United Squad 2025
Islamabad United’s squad will be announced very soon, but a few players have already been confirmed to be part of the team this year. These include both foreign and local players.
Islamabad United categorizes its players into six categories.
- Platinum
- Diamond
- Gold
- Silver
- Emerging
- Supplementary
| Player | Role | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Shadab Khan (C) | Bowling allrounder | Platinum |
| Naseem Shah | Pacer | Platinum |
| Jordan Cox | Wicketkeeper Batsman | Platinum |
| Imad Wasim | Bowling allrounder | Diamond (Mentor) |
| Azam Khan | Wicketkeeper Batsman | Diamond |
| Tymal Mills | Pacer | Diamond |
| Alex Hales | Batsman | Gold |
| Faheem Ashraf | Bowling allrounder | Gold |
| Colin Munro | Batsman | Gold |
| Rumman Raees | Pacer | Silver |
| Mathew Forde | Pacer | Silver |
| Salman Ali Agha | Batting allrounder | Silver |
| Qasim Akram | Allrounder | Silver |
| Shahab Khan | Pacer | Silver |
| Hunain Shah | Pacer | Emerging |
| Ubaid Shah | Pacer | Emerging |
| Shamyl Hussain | Allrounder | Supplementary |
| Tom Curran | Bowling allrounder | Supplementary |
| Obed McCoy | Fast bowler | Supplementary |
| Haider Ali | Batsman | Supplementary |
| Mohammad Waseem | Batsman | Replacement |
Batsman
- Jordan Cox
- Azam Khan
- Alex Hales
- Colin Munro
- Haider Ali
- Mohammad Waseem
Bowler
- Naseem Shah
- Tymal Mills
- Rumman Raees
- Mathew Forde
- Shahab Khan
- Hunain Shah
- Ubaid Shah
- Obed McCoy
All Rounder
- Shadab Khan
- Imad Wasim
- Faheem Ashraf
- Salman Ali Agha
- Qasim Akram
- Shamyl Hussain
- Tom Curran
If we look at the stats, it’s fair to say that Islamabad United has been the most dangerous team in PSL history. Islamabad United won the PSL titles in 2016, 2018, and 2024. In PSL 2025, IU will be the defending champions. Shadab Khan is hopeful that, with this formidable squad, they can once again claim the PSL 2025 title. Islamabad United’s squad is a perfect combination, with batsmen and bowlers who have already made a name for themselves, and every player has the potential to win matches for the team.
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As for the captain, Shadab Khan is an excellent captain and a brilliant fielder and batsman, who has often led the team to victory in challenging situations. It is also worth noting that Shadab Khan is an exceptional bowler who can turn the game around anytime.
Islamabad United Foreigners Players
| Player | Role | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Hales | Batsman | England |
| Tymal Mills | Pacer | England |
| Colin Munro | Batsman | New Zealand |
| Obed McCoy | Fast bowler | West Indies |
| Tom Curran | Bowling allrounder | England |
This year, it will be interesting to see which of these players becomes part of Islamabad United for PSL 10. Since IPL and PSL might clash in dates, there is a possibility that some of these players might choose to participate in either IPL or PSL but not both. Nevertheless, Islamabad United is expected to remain a formidable team. Even if some players are unable to join PSL this year, Islamabad United has a history of picking strong players and maintaining a competitive edge.