PSL 10: Playoffs line-up confirmed as Lahore Qalandars seal final spot

The playoff stage of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 has been finalized after Lahore Qalandars defeated Peshawar Zalmi in the 29th match of the tournament on Sunday.

The match, played in Rawalpindi, was delayed due to strong winds and rain and was reduced to 13 overs per side. Peshawar Zalmi won the toss and opted to field first.

Batting first, Lahore Qalandars posted a competitive total of 149 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 13 overs.

In reply, Peshawar Zalmi could only manage 123 runs for eight wickets, falling short by 26 runs. With this victory, Lahore Qalandars secured the last remaining spot in the playoffs. Karachi Kings, Islamabad United, and Quetta Gladiators have already qualified for the next stage.

Following the loss, Babar Azam’s Peshawar Zalmi bowed out of the tournament. This marks the first time in PSL history that Zalmi has failed to qualify for the playoffs. Multan Sultans had already been eliminated from playoff contention earlier in the tournament.

Quetta Gladiators currently lead the points table with 15 points from their 10 matches. Karachi Kings follow in second place with 12 points from 9 games. Lahore Qalandars, after completing all 10 of their league matches, hold the third spot with 11 points.

Islamabad United sit in fourth place with 10 points from 9 matches. Peshawar Zalmi also finished with 10 points but missed out on qualification due to net run rate. Multan Sultans had a disappointing season, earning just 2 points from 10 matches and finishing at the bottom.

The final league match between Karachi Kings and Islamabad United will be played on Monday, and the final playoff match-ups will be determined based on the teams’ positions on the table.