The Pakistan Super League added two new teams for the 2026 season, which expanded the tournament to eight teams. One of them was the Sialkot Stallionz. The team had one of the most turbulent starts in PSL history. It faced an ownership collapse and even a name change before the team played its first match.
Later, the franchise was rebranded as Multan Sultans after CD Ventures, owned by Gohar Shah, acquired a majority stake from OZ Developers, which was facing financial problems. The team will now compete in PSL 2026 as Multan Sultans, not Sialkot Stallionz. In this blog, get the squad details and schedule for PSL 2026.
Squad For PSL 2026 and Key Players
Here is the full confirmed squad for the franchise, built during their time as Sialkot Stallionz and carried into PSL 2026 as Multan Sultans:
Mohammad Nawaz (PKR 6.16 crore), Ahmed Daniyal (PKR 2.24 crore), Saad Masood (PKR 0.84 crore), Steve Smith (PKR 14 crore), Jahanzaib Sultan (PKR 0.6 crore), Sahibzada Farhan (PKR 5.70 crore), Ashton Turner (PKR 4.2 crore), Peter Siddle (PKR 2.5 crore), Tabraiz Shamsi (PKR 2.2 crore), Lachlan Shaw (PKR 0.6 crore), Delano Potgieter (PKR 0.6 crore), Josh Philippe (PKR 2.3 crore), Shan Masood (PKR 0.65 crore), Momin Qamar (PKR 1.075 crore), Muhammad Awais Zafar (PKR 0.6 crore), Mohammad Shehzad (PKR 6.16 crore), Mohammad Ismail (PKR 0.6 crore), Mohammad Iqbal (PKR 0.6 crore), Arshad Iqbal (PKR 0.6 crore)
Key Players to watch:
| Player | Country | Style |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Smith | Australia | Right-handed anchor |
| Shan Masood | Pakistan | Left-handed classy opener |
| Sahibzada Farhan | Pakistan | Right-handed aggressive top-order |
| Josh Philippe | Australia | Right-handed explosive opener |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | South Africa | Left-arm wrist-spin mystery |
Owner, Valuation and Background
OZ Developers first bought the Sialkot Stallionz at the PSL auction on January 8, 2026, for PKR 1.85 billion, making it the most expensive franchise at the time. However, two investors withdrew from the deal during the bidding process after the price increased.
Later, a Pakistan Cricket Board investigation found that OZ Group was almost bankrupt. As a result, 98% of the franchise shares were sold to CD Ventures, owned by Gohar Shah, on February 22, 2026. After the investment, CEO Salman Naseer said the team’s value increased to PKR 2 billion.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Original Owner | OZ Developers |
| Original Franchise Price | PKR 1.85 billion per year |
| Current Owner | CD Ventures (led by Gohar Shah), 98% stake |
| Current Valuation | PKR 2 billion |
| Name Change | Multan Sultans renamed to Sialkot Stallionz |
| Head Coach | Tim Paine (Australia) |
| Captaincy | Shan Masood (expected) |
All Matches in PSL 2026 (League Stage)
Let’s have a look at the complete schedule of the Sialkot Stallionz.
| Match Number | Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (PKT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | Sat, March 28 | Islamabad United | Arbab Niaz Stadium, Peshawar | 08:00 PM |
| 8th | Wed, April 1 | Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan | 08:00 PM |
| 11th | Fri, April 3 | Lahore Qalandars | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan | 08:00 PM |
| 13th | Sun, April 5 | Quetta Gladiators | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan | 08:00 PM |
| 14th | Mon, April 6 | Rawalpindi | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan | 08:00 PM |
| 22nd | Mon, April 13 | Peshawar Zalmi | Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad | 08:00 PM |
| 28th | Sun, April 19 | Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 02:30 PM |
| 31st | Tue, April 21 | Rawalpindi | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 08:00 PM |
| 33rd | Wed, April 22 | Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 08:00 PM |
| 40th | Sun, April 26 | Islamabad United | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 08:00 PM |
Conclusion
The Sialkot Stallionz have one of the most unusual stories in PSL history. The team was first created, then faced financial problems, changed owners, and even changed its name before playing a single match. Despite this off-field chaos, the squad looks strong on paper.
Steve Smith is the main overseas star, while Tabraiz Shamsi adds quality spin bowling. Josh Philippe brings aggressive batting in the powerplay, and Shan Masood provides stability at the top order. The team has the talent to reach the PSL playoffs. The biggest challenge will be team chemistry, as many players will play together for the first time in a short 10-match league stage.