PSL Points Table 2026: All Four Playoff Teams Confirmed

The Pakistan Super League 2026 league stage is complete and the PSL points table tells the full story of a compelling ten-match campaign for each franchise. The playoffs are set, the matchups are confirmed, and the race to the PSL 11 final is officially underway.

Peshawar Zalmi finish at the top of the PSL points table 2026 with an outstanding record, while Islamabad United secured a crucial second-place finish in the final league game. Multan Sultans drop to third and Hyderabad Kingsmen round out the top four after a remarkable debut PSL season. At the bottom, Rawalpindiz finish with one win from ten matches in a tournament they will want to put behind them quickly.

The PSL standings 2026 delivered drama until the very last ball of the league stage, and the playoff bracket promises even more.

PSL Points Table 2026: Final League Stage Standings

Rank	Team	M	W	L	T	N/R	PTS	NRR
1	Peshawar Zalmi	10	8	1	0	1	17	+2.324
2	Islamabad United	10	6	3	0	1	13	+1.667
3	Multan Sultans	10	6	4	0	0	12	+0.326
4	Hyderabad Kingsmen	10	5	5	0	0	10	-0.361
5	Lahore Qalandars	10	5	5	0	0	10	-0.482
6	Karachi Kings	10	5	5	0	0	10	-0.869
7	Quetta Gladiators	10	3	7	0	0	6	-0.410
8	Rawalpindiz	10	1	9	0	0	2	-1.760

How the Playoffs Were Confirmed

The four playoff spots were sealed on the final day of the league stage in a dramatic Sunday double header at the National Bank Stadium.

Hyderabad Kingsmen confirmed their place with a stunning 108-run victory over Rawalpindiz in the afternoon fixture, a result that also ended any remaining mathematical hopes for the teams outside the top four. That win moved Kingsmen to ten points and secured their spot in their very first PSL playoff.

The evening fixture between Islamabad United and Multan Sultans then determined the top-two finish and playoff positioning. United captain Shadab Khan won the toss and chose to field. The Sultans posted a challenging 192 for 7 on the board. United chased it down comfortably, reaching the target with six wickets in hand and eight balls to spare. That win lifted United to second place on 13 points and confirmed their Qualifier meeting with Peshawar Zalmi. Multan drop to third and will now face Hyderabad Kingsmen in Eliminator 1.

PSL Playoff Schedule 2026

Match	Teams	Date	Venue	Time (PKT)
Qualifier	Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United	April 28 (Tue)	National Bank Stadium, Karachi	7:00 PM
Eliminator 1	Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans	April 29 (Wed)	Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore	7:00 PM
Eliminator 2	Qualifier Loser vs Eliminator 1 Winner	May 1 (Fri)	Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore	7:00 PM
PSL 11 Final	TBD vs TBD	May 3 (Sun)	Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore	7:00 PM

The Qualifier winner advances directly to the final. The losing side drops into Eliminator 2 for another chance. The winner of Eliminator 2 faces the Qualifier winner in the grand finale.

Top Four Performing Teams In The PSL Standings 2026

Peshawar Zalmi

Peshawar Zalmi have been the dominant force in PSL 11. Eight wins from ten matches, one loss, one no result, 17 points, and an NRR of +2.324 represents a commanding league stage performance. They finish as table toppers and enter the Qualifier as clear favourites.

Their batting firepower and bowling discipline have made them the most complete side in the tournament throughout the season. The depth across all departments and their ability to win matches convincingly has set them apart from every other team in the PSL points table 2026. Zalmi go into the knockout stage with form, confidence, and momentum firmly on their side.

Islamabad United

Islamabad United produced their best performance of the season when it mattered most. Six wins from ten matches and 13 points see them finish second, and their NRR of +1.667 is the second best in the final PSL standings 2026.

The win over Multan Sultans in the final league game was a statement performance. Set 193 to win, United got there with six wickets and eight balls to spare. That kind of composure and batting depth is exactly what the knockout stage demands. United now face Peshawar Zalmi in the Qualifier with a direct final berth on the line, and their recent form gives them genuine belief heading into that fixture.

Multan Sultans

Multan Sultans finish third on the PSL points table with 12 points from ten matches. Six wins and four losses is still a competitive league stage return, and their NRR of +0.326 confirms they have been winning with substance when results have gone their way.

The defeat to Islamabad United on the final day cost them second place and means they now enter through Eliminator 1 against Hyderabad Kingsmen rather than going straight into the Qualifier. Multan remain one of the most experienced sides in the competition and will be determined to use that experience to navigate the knockout rounds and reach the final.

Hyderabad Kingsmen: The Debut Season Story of PSL 2026

Hyderabad Kingsmen are the story of PSL 11. A brand new franchise finishing fourth in their debut season, qualifying for the playoffs with ten points from ten matches, and doing so with a 108-run demolition of Rawalpindiz on the final day. That is a remarkable achievement by any measure.

Five wins and five losses from ten matches reflects a season of growth and learning, but also genuine quality. Their NRR of -0.361 is not a major concern given the nature of their progress through the season. Kingsmen face Multan Sultans in Eliminator 1 in Lahore and will be riding the wave of their final-day performance heading into that game.

The Teams Who Missed Out

Lahore Qalandars

Lahore Qalandars finish fifth with ten points from ten matches. Five wins and five losses puts them level with Kingsmen and Karachi Kings on points, but their NRR of -0.482 ultimately cost them a playoff berth. Fakhar Zaman was their standout performer throughout the campaign, but the team as a whole could not produce enough consistent results when it mattered.

Karachi Kings

Karachi Kings also finish on ten points but exit in sixth place due to their NRR of -0.869, the worst among the three teams locked on ten points. Five wins and five losses is a reasonable win rate but heavy defeats across the season damaged their run rate beyond repair. A strong final stretch could not overcome the damage done earlier in the campaign.

Quetta Gladiators

Quetta Gladiators finish seventh with six points from ten matches. Three wins and seven losses tells a difficult story, though individual performers gave their supporters something to appreciate across the season. The Gladiators will use the offseason to rebuild and return stronger.

Rawalpindiz

Rawalpindiz finish bottom of the PSL points table 2026 with just two points from ten matches. One win, nine losses, and an NRR of -1.760 reflects a deeply challenging debut season. There are individual highlights to take away, but the team as a whole struggled to compete consistently at this level. The focus now turns to building a stronger foundation ahead of PSL 12.

Top 10 Impactful Batters of PSL 11

Rank	Player	Team	Inns	Runs	Batting Impact
1	Kusal Mendis	Peshawar Zalmi	9	500	534.3
2	Fakhar Zaman	Lahore Qalandars	8	401	385.4
3	Steven Smith	Multan Sultans	10	367	365.2
4	Babar Azam	Peshawar Zalmi	9	485	348.2
5	Sahibzada Farhan	Multan Sultans	9	365	326.5
6	Rilee Rossouw	Quetta Gladiators	9	317	293.6
7	Usman Khan	Hyderabad Kingsmen	10	256	263.0
8	Hasan Nawaz	Quetta Gladiators	10	291	256.4
9	Marnus Labuschagne	Hyderabad Kingsmen	10	274	242.6
10	Sameer Minhas	Islamabad United	9	299	240.4

Kusal Mendis finishes as the most impactful batter in PSL 11 with 500 runs from nine innings and a batting impact score of 534.3. His consistency at the top of the Peshawar Zalmi order has been central to their table-topping campaign. The volume and the pressure-context of those runs make his contribution even more impressive.

Babar Azam sits fourth in batting impact with 485 runs from nine innings, and the combination of Mendis and Babar at the top of the Zalmi order has been the foundation of everything Peshawar have built this season.

Fakhar Zaman has been Lahore Qalandars' standout performer, accumulating 401 runs from eight innings for an impact score of 385.4. Despite Lahore missing out on the playoffs, Fakhar's individual campaign has been excellent. Steven Smith and Sahibzada Farhan represent Multan Sultans well in third and fifth place, their contributions a key reason Multan finished in the top three of the PSL team rankings.

Top 10 Impactful Bowlers of PSL 11

Rank	Player	Team	Inns	Wkts	Bowling Impact
1	Peter Siddle	Multan Sultans	10	13	441.2
2	Shaheen Shah Afridi	Lahore Qalandars	10	16	369.5
3	Sufiyan Muqeem	Peshawar Zalmi	9	19	351.3
4	Hasan Ali	Karachi Kings	9	15	325.6
5	Mohammad Ali	Hyderabad Kingsmen	9	13	320.0
6	Shadab Khan	Islamabad United	8	14	316.4
7	Iftikhar Ahmed	Peshawar Zalmi	8	12	306.4
8	Mohammad Amir	Rawalpindiz	10	12	282.1
9	Abrar Ahmed	Quetta Gladiators	10	9	257.4
10	Arafat Minhas	Multan Sultans	8	9	249.5

Peter Siddle tops the bowling impact charts for PSL 11 with an impact score of 441.2 from ten matches and 13 wickets. The measure of bowling impact accounts for not just wickets taken but the context and pressure in which those wickets arrived, and Siddle's numbers reflect a bowler who has consistently delivered in high-leverage moments for Multan Sultans.

Shaheen Shah Afridi sits second with 16 wickets from ten matches and a bowling impact of 369.5. He has been Lahore Qalandars' most valuable player by a distance, and his performances across the season have been consistently threatening even when his team's results were not going their way.

Sufiyan Muqeem is third with 19 wickets from nine matches, the highest wicket tally in the tournament. His economy and wicket-taking ability have been central to Peshawar Zalmi's bowling dominance throughout the season. Shadab Khan's 14 wickets from eight matches and an impact score of 316.4 underlines his importance to the Islamabad United side as both captain and match-winner with the ball.

Conclusion

The PSL points table 2026 reflects a tournament that has produced outstanding cricket, remarkable individual performances, and a playoff picture that was not decided until the very last day of the league stage.

Peshawar Zalmi stand as the team to beat heading into the knockouts, with the most points, the best NRR, and the strongest all-round squad in the competition. Islamabad United come in as the most dangerous challengers after their convincing final-day win. Multan Sultans bring experience and firepower through Eliminator 1, while Hyderabad Kingsmen carry the energy of a debut season that has already exceeded expectations.

The best cricket of PSL 11 is still ahead. Watch all the playoff action live on tapmad as the race for the trophy reaches its climax.