| City | Hyderabad |
|---|---|
| Owner | FKS Group |
| Home ground | Niaz Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Captain (PSL 2026) | Marnus Labuschagne |
| Head coach (PSL 2026) | Jason Gillespie |
| PSL titles | None yet |
| PSL 2026 finish | Runners-up (4th in league, 10 points) |
| PSL 2027 captain | Not announced yet |
In this guide (5 sections)
Hyderabad Kingsmen were the surprise of PSL 2026. In their very first season they reached the final, and they return for PSL 2027 (HBL PSL 12, 18 March to 2 May 2027) looking to go one step further.
Hyderabad Kingsmen in PSL 2026
Hyderabad finished fourth in the league with 5 wins and 5 defeats. Three teams ended on 10 points, and Hyderabad took the last playoff place on net run rate. They then beat Multan Sultans in Eliminator 1 and Islamabad United in Eliminator 2 to reach the final, where they lost to Peshawar Zalmi by five wickets.
- Usman Khan scored his fourth PSL century, the most by any batter in league history.
- Young fast bowler Hunain Shah won the emerging player award.
Who Owns Hyderabad Kingsmen?
Hyderabad Kingsmen are owned by FKS Group, which won the Hyderabad franchise in the January 2026 expansion bidding. Their home base is Niaz Stadium in Hyderabad. The head coach in 2026 was Jason Gillespie.
Hyderabad Kingsmen Squad for PSL 2027
The PSL 2027 squad has not been announced. Core players from 2026, expected to continue on two-year contracts:
- Pakistani players: Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Hunain Shah, Akif Javed, Maaz Sadaqat, Sharjeel Khan, Hassan Khan, Mohammad Ali
- Overseas players: Marnus Labuschagne, Kusal Perera, Riley Meredith, Ottniel Baartman
See all teams on the PSL 2027 squads page.
Hyderabad Kingsmen Captain for PSL 2027
Marnus Labuschagne led Hyderabad in their debut season. The PSL 2027 captain has not been announced.
What Hyderabad Kingsmen Need in PSL 2027
Second seasons are often harder than the first, because opponents now know what to expect. Hyderabad's priority is to keep the core that reached the final and to improve their league form, so they do not have to rely on net run rate again.