{"id":74043,"date":"2026-04-27T17:07:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T12:07:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=74043"},"modified":"2026-04-27T17:07:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T12:07:45","slug":"psl-11-league-stage-ends-with-dramatic-playoff-lineup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=74043","title":{"rendered":"PSL 11 league stage ends with dramatic playoff lineup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The league stage of the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League concluded in dramatic fashion, with late results reshaping the playoff lineup and knocking out defending champions Lahore Qalandars.<\/p>\n<p>In a decisive fixture, Hyderabad Kingsmen secured a historic victory over Rawalpindis, eliminating Lahore Qalandars from the tournament on a superior net run rate.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier in the day, Islamabad United defeated Multan Sultans in a crucial clash to seal second position on the points table, despite both teams having already qualified for the playoffs.<\/p>\n<p>Peshawar Zalmi finished at the top of the standings with 17 points, heading into the knockout stage with strong momentum.<\/p>\n<p>The Qualifier between Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United will be played tomorrow at the National Stadium Karachi. 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