WEB DESK: On Monday night in Rawalpindi, the group stage of Pakistan Super League 10 wrapped up with an exciting match between Islamabad United and Karachi Kings.
Although the qualification of four teams for the playoffs was essentially confirmed after Peshawar Zalmi’s defeat on Sunday, the battle for second and third place was fiercely contested between Islamabad United and Karachi Kings. Islamabad United delivered a convincing victory over Karachi Kings, earning a spot in the first playoff against Quetta Gladiators.
Advancing to the first playoff gives both teams another opportunity to reach the final if they lose this match. Islamabad United was fortunate in this regard, as they had faced a slump after losing their previous four matches. However, their recent win has helped them turn the tide.
Karachi Kings, who had posted a significant total and previously defeated Peshawar Zalmi, faced a setback in their last game. Islamabad’s strong batting set a challenging target early on, putting pressure on Karachi’s innings.
Despite this loss, Karachi Kings still qualified for the playoffs. They now have only one chance to advance to the semi-finals. In the upcoming playoffs, Karachi will face their traditional rivals, Lahore Qalandars, who secured their spot by beating Peshawar Zalmi in their decisive match.
