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PSL 2024 playoffs: Can Karachi Kings qualify?

In the scintillating world of Pakistan Super League (PSL 2024), the race for playoff berths is heating up, and Karachi Kings find themselves in a nail-biting qualification scenario after the clash between Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi on Friday.

As it stands, Karachi Kings are currently placed fifth on the points table with six points. Multan Sultans became the first team to secure a spot in the PSL 2024 playoffs with an impressive tally of 12 points. Following suit, Zalmi secured their place as the second team to qualify, boasting 11 points.

Meanwhile, Islamabad United and Gladiators are placed third and fourth respectively, each with nine points, setting the stage for a fierce competition between the two for a playoff place. Kings, though currently trailing, remain in contention.

For Karachi to secure a playoff berth, they must win their remaining two games, accruing a total of 10 points. Additionally, they will be banking on either Islamabad or Quetta or both to lose their remaining matches. If Islamabad lose their last match, Karachi would edge past them with 10 points in case of winning all matches.

Gladiators, with two matches left, have a more straightforward path to the playoffs. A win in either match would secure them a total of 11 points, guaranteeing their place in the playoffs. However, if they lose both matches, they would be left with only 9 points, making their qualification uncertain in case of Karachi winning all. Or else, they can also qualify with 9 points.

The qualification scenario is closely intertwined with Karachi’s performance. If Karachi loses either of their remaining games, they would be eliminated from the PSL. In such a scenario, Islamabad could qualify with their current nine points.

The stakes are high, the tension palpable, as the battle for playoff berths intensifies in the PSL 2024, with Karachi Kings fighting tooth and nail to keep their dreams alive.

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