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PSL 9: Playoffs qualification scenarios for United, Gladiators and Kings

Karachi Kings must win their remaining two matches against Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi to remain in the playoff race

PSL 9: Playoffs qualification scenarios for United, Gladiators and Kings PHOTO: PCB

Following Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi has secured a spot in the playoffs for the ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Currently, Islamabad United, Quetta Gladiators, and Karachi Kings are in contention for the remaining two playoff positions. Quetta, with two matches left against Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans, requires just one more victory to confirm their playoff berth.

On the other hand, Karachi Kings must win their remaining two matches against Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi to remain in the playoff race. Furthermore, Karachi is dependent on either Islamabad United or Quetta Gladiators losing all their remaining matches for a chance to secure a playoff spot.

Islamabad United just need to win their last match against Multan Sultans to secure a spot in the next stage.

If Karachi Kings lose one of their matches, both Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United will automatically qualify for the playoffs.

It's worth noting that the defending champions, Lahore Qalandars, are already out of contention for the playoffs.

Points Table   M W L N/R P NRR
MS Multan Sultans 8 6 2 0 12 0.967
PZ Peshawar Zalmi 9 5 3 1 11 0.148
IU Islamabad United 9 4 4 1 9 0.221
QG Quetta Gladiators 8 4 3 1 9 -0.635
KK Karachi Kings 8 3 5 0 6 -0.241
LQ Lahore Qalandars 8 1 6 1 3 -0.682

Remaining PSL 9 matches:

March 9: Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars, National Bank Stadium

March 10: Islamabad United v Multan Sultans, Pindi Cricket Stadium; Quetta Gladiators v Lahore Qalandars, National Bank Stadium

March 11: Karachi Kings v Peshawar Zalmi, National Bank Stadium

March 12: Quetta Gladiators v Multan Sultans, National Bank Stadium

March 14: Qualifier (1 v 2), National Bank Stadium

March 15: Eliminator 1 (3 v 4), National Bank Stadium

March 16: Eliminator 2 (Eliminator Winner v Qualifier Runner-up), National Bank Stadium

March 18: Final, National Bank Stadium