Goa, April 20 -- The playoff race in the Pakistan Super League (PSL 2026) has reached a thrilling phase, with the tournament crossing its halfway mark and only one team officially sealing qualification so far. Peshawar Zalmi, led by Babar Azam, has dominated the season with 7 wins in 8 matches, becoming the first side to book a playoff berth.

With three spots still up for grabs, five teams remain in contention, making the coming fixtures crucial. Multan Sultans and Islamabad United are currently best placed to qualify, occupying the second and third spots respectively. Multan, with 10 points from 7 games, needs at least two wins from their remaining three matches to secure qualification. Islamabad, captained by Shadab Khan, finds itself ...