When the league stage action concludes on March 12, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023 Playoffs are slated to take place at the Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore the next week.
The top four teams advance to the playoffs and will play their respective matches based on where they place in the PSL 2023 points standings, as is customary. In the playoff rounds, four games will be played: Qualification, Eliminator 1, Eliminator 2, and the crucial final.
The top two teams will play in the Qualifier, giving them a second chance to advance to the final round even if they lose because they will face the winner of Eliminator 1 in Eliminator 2. The third-place team will compete against the fourth-place squad in Eliminator 1.
The PSL 2023 is a six-team competition, and to determine which teams advance to the playoff rounds, each team will play the other five teams twice in round-robin fashion.
In the league stage, each club will play a total of 10 matches, with the Net Run Rate (NRR) also being a key factor in determining the final four if teams are tied on points. Check complete details on PSL 2023 playoff, qualified teams, schedule, and others.
PSL 2023: Qualified Teams
The PSL Season 8 playoff race is heating up as the season draws to a close. As of March 11, Lahore Qalandars (14 points from 9 matches), Islamabad United (12 points from 9 matches), and Multan Sultans (12 points from 9 matches) have also qualified for the playoff matches. There are still four games left in the league stage.
PSL 2023 Knockouts Schedule
- Mar 15, Wed, TBC vs TBC, Qualifier (1 v 2), Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, 7:30 PM
- Mar 16, Thu, TBC vs TBC, Eliminator 1 (3 v 4), Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, 7:30 PM
- Mar 17, Fri, TBC vs TBC, Eliminator 2 (loser Qualifier v winner Eliminator 1), Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, 7:30 PM
- Mar 19, Sun, TBC vs TBC, Final, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, 7:30 PM
PSL 2023 Current Standing (Updated)
| Teams | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
| Lahore Qalandars | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1.494 |
| Islamabad United | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | -0.713 |
| Multan Sultans | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.473 |
| Peshawar Zalmi | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | -0.58 |
| Quetta Gladiators | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -1.12 |
| Karachi Kings | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.358 |
PSL 2023: Top 4 Teams
Lahore Qalandars:
The defending champions currently lead the table with 14 points. After their victory over Islamabad, they have secured a spot in the PSL 2023 playoffs.
Islamabad United:
The United have played 9 games thus far, with 1 more to go. They are ranked second in the points table with 12 points. In order to finish in the top two, United will try to win the remaining match.
Multan Sultans:
The runner-up from the previous season played 9 matches and now holds the third-place spot with 10 points. To qualify, Sultans must win one of their final one games. Multan Sultans, led by Muhammad Rizwan, will aim to place in the top two teams, though.
Peshawar Zalmi:
Zalmi has participated in 9 games, winning 4 of them. To easily advance to the playoffs, the Babar Azam-led team needs to win one of its remaining match. On the points chart, they are in fourth place.
How to watch the PSL 2023 Playoffs in India on TV?
The PSL 2023 television broadcasting rights have been secured by Sony Sports Network. Watch the PSL 2023 Playoffs on Sony Ten 2 and Sony Six HD.
How to watch the PSL 2023 Playoffs in India online?
PSL 2023 playoffs will live stream in the Sony LIV app.
