Top Wicket Keepers In PSL 2026
All teams have finalized their squads for the PSL 2026. Fans of every franchise are very interested in knowing which player will perform the wicketkeeping duties for their team this season, because a wicketkeeper plays a crucial role in T20 cricket or in any format of the game.
We are providing you with the list of all wicketkeeper players who will be part of PSL 2026 squad. This will help you understand which franchise has selected which wicketkeeper and which player has a higher chance of making a place in the playing XI.
| Team | Local Wicket Keepers | Foreign Wicket Keepers |
| Islamabad United | — | Devon Conway (PKR 6.3 cr) Andries Gous (PKR 1.4 cr) |
| Karachi Kings | Azam Khan (PKR 3.25 cr) Rizwanullah (PKR 60 lacs) | — |
| Lahore Qalandars | Haseebullah Khan (PKR 1.1 cr) | — |
| Peshawar Zalmi | M. Haris (PKR 2.2 cr) | Kusal Mendis (PKR 4.2 cr) |
| Quetta Gladiators | — | Ben McDermott (PKR 1.1 cr) Samuel Harper (PKR 60 lacs) |
| Rawalpindi Pindiz | Mohammad Rizwan (PKR 5.6 cr) | Sam Billings (PKR 3.08 cr) |
| Multan Sultans | — | Josh Philippe (PKR 2.3 cr) |
| Hyderabad Kingsmen | M. Tayyab Arif (PKR 60 lacs) | Kusal Perera (PKR 3.1 cr) |
Most Expensive Wicket Keeper in PSL 2026
This season, the first PSL auction was held to increase interest in the tournament. Players earn higher profits through open bidding. This year, 14 wicketkeepers will be part of the PSL league, with 8 foreign and 6 local keepers playing across 8 franchises.
Now, an interesting question arises from cricket lovers’ minds: which is the most impactful wicketkeeper of this season, and how much the franchise pays them.
Most expensive local WK — Mohammad Rizwan (PKR 5.6 cr) PK
Most expensive foreign WK — Devon Conway (PKR 6.3 cr) NZ
Best kept squad — Rawalpindi Pindiz & Peshawar Zalmi (both have one local + one foreign WK)
Islamabad United, Quetta Gladiators & Multan Sultans rely only on foreign keepers
