Islamabad United became the third team to reach the play-off stage by defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen.
Lahore Qalandars, Karachi Kings, Hyderabad Kingsmen and Quetta Gladiators are in the race for the playoffs.
Due to the win against Hyderabad Kingsmen, Islamabad United not only secured their place in the top four with 11 points but also qualified for the playoffs.
With only 80 runs scored in the match, the Hyderabad Kingsmen’s run rate dropped to the fifth spot and Lahore Qalandez got a chance to finish at the fourth spot.
The situation on the table is now very interesting, Lahore Qalandars, Hyderabad Kingsmen and Karachi Kings have 8, 8 points and these three teams are strong candidates to be the last team of the playoffs.
It is not the victory of these teams in the last matches, but they should also improve their net percentage with the victory.
It can be said that Hyderabad Kingsmen have some advantage over Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings as the last match of Hyderabad Kingsmen will be after Karachi and Lahore matches.
On the other hand, the victory of the Islamabad United team against the Hyderabad Kingsmen has given some hope to the Quetta Gladiators to reach the fourth place.
Now Quetta Gladiators have 6 points and their last match is today against Karachi Kings.
If the Quetta Gladiators team wins and wins and wins and wins and wins and wins, in this case, the decision will be based on the better odds.
