Islamabad United squad is most destrucitv in PSL 2023. They had almost the same lineup in the previous season but could not perform. But team management and coaches believe this squad can win a PSL title sooner or later. IU evolved its strategy and introduced explosive openers in PSL. As everyone knows, Alex hales and Paul Stirling are world-famous for their hard-hitting.
They have quality finishers like Asif Ali and Colin Munro. Shahdab Khan, Hassan Ali, and Roman Raess are the most prominent bowlers.
Squad Of All PSL Teams in 2023
- Karachi Kings Squad PSL 2023
- Lahore Qalandars Squad PSL 2023
- Peshawar Zalmi Squad PSL 2023
- Multan Sultans Squad PSL 2023
- Islamabad United Squad PSL 2023
- Quetta PSL 2023 Squad
Islamabad United Final Squad for PSL 8
Islamabad united’s Squad consists of 20 players. They pick only six players in PSL 8 draft, while other players are retained. Ruman Raees and Sohaib Maqsood played their last season in MS, but IU included them in their final Squad this season. Let’s check the complete list of players in Islamabad United in PSL 2023:
| Player | Role | Category | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadab Khan | All Rounder (C) | Platinum | Pakistan |
| Alex Hales | Batsman | Platinum | England |
| Paul Stirling | Batsman | Silver | Ireland |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Batsman | Platinum | Afghanistan |
| Mohammad Wasim Jr. | Bowler | Diamond | Pakistan |
| Asif Ali | Batsman | Diamond | Pakistan |
| Fazal Haq Farooqi | Bowler | Diamond | Afghanistan |
| Faheem Ashraf | All Rounder | Gold | Pakistan |
| Azam Khan | Batsman | Gold | Pakistan |
| Hassan Ali | Bowler | Gold | Pakistan |
| Colin Munro | Batsman | Silver | New Zealand |
| Sohaib Maqsood | Batsman | Silver | Pakistan |
| Abrar Ahmad | Bowler | Silver | Pakistan |
| Roman Raees | Bowler | Silver | Pakistan |
| Zeeshan Zameer | All Rounder | Emerging | Pakistan |
| Hassan Nawaz | Batsman | Emerging | New Zealand |
| Tom Curren | All Rounder | Supplementary | England |
| Moeen Ali | All Rounder | Supplementary | Pakistan |
| Zafar Gohar | Bowler | Supplementary | Pakistan |
| Mubasir Khan | All Rounder | Supplementary | Pakistan |
Islamabad United Batting Lineup
As mentioned above, IU has the most destructive opening pair in the form of Paul Stirling and Alex Hales. At one down position, young Afghan sensation and Wicketkeeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz. In the Middle-order, Shadab Khan and Colin Munro to rotate the strike. Asif Ali and Big man Azam Khan as a finisher. Let’s view a complete list of the batsman for IU in PSL 2023:
- Alex Hales
- Paul Stirling
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Colin Munro
- Shadab Khan
- Sohaib Maqsood
- Asif Ali
- Azam Khan
- Moeen Ali
- Hassan Nawaz
- Zeeshan Zameer
Islamabad United Bowling Lineup
IU has an average bowling line in PSL 8 compared to others like Multan Sultan, Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars. Although they have some good fast bowlers, most of them usually bowl blew than 140. Roman Raees and Hassan Ali are the squad’s most experienced fast bowlers, and United’s fans are hoping they can do wonder. Shadab Khan’s four Over will be crucial in every game that can change the game in IU’s favour. Let’s check IU all bowlers list:
- Shadab Khan
- Hassan Ali
- Roman Raees
- Muhammad Wasim Jr.
- Fazal Haq Farooqi
- Zeehan Zameer
- Tom Curran
- Mubasir Khan
List of Overseas Players in IU in PSL 2023
Islamabad United spent most of the money on acquiring big names. Most foreign players in PSL 2023 are big hitters, like Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Paul Stirling, Moeen Ali, Alex Hales, Colin Munro, and Tom Curran. Only Fazal Haq Farooqi is a bowler on the list of overseas players.
Islamabad United Batting and Bowling Coach
| Name | Position | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| Johan Botha | Head Coach | South Africa |
| Saeed Ajmal | Assistant Coach | Pakistan |
| Corey Rutgers | Bowling Coach | Australia |
| Rehan ul Haq | Team Manager | Pakistan |
Shadab Khan is the captain of Islamabad United in PSL 2023. He has been leading IU for a few seasons.
All team members of IU are good but, Alex Hales, Asif Ali, and Shadab Khan are the best players in PSL 2023.
Ali Naqvi and Amna Naqvi are the owners of Islamabad United.
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