Defending champions Lahore Qalandars find themselves in the midst of a challenging season in the ongoing PSL 9, having endured defeat in all five of their matches thus far.
With their spirits dampened, the two-time champions now languish at the bottom of the points table, facing an uphill battle to salvage their campaign.
Their next match, slated against league leaders Multan Sultans, presents a pivotal opportunity for redemption on their home turf in Lahore.
To keep their playoff aspirations alive, Lahore must secure victories in all of their remaining five matches, aiming to accumulate a total of 10 points. However, they also need to keep their net run rate high, in case it comes into play in later stages.
In the annals of PSL history, this benchmark has typically served as the minimum requirement for playoff qualification.
Reflecting on past seasons, teams like Peshawar Zalmi in 2023, Karachi Kings in 2021 and 2019, and Quetta Gladiators in 2018, have clinched playoff berths with just 10 points— the lowest among the advancing teams.
In contrast, Islamabad United clinched a playoff spot in 2022 with eight points, while Peshawar Zalmi achieved the feat in 2020 with nine points.
Despite their current predicament, there remains a glimmer of hope for Lahore Qalandars when considering the historical context of PSL results.
While the road ahead is arduous, the precedent set by previous seasons suggests that miracles are indeed possible in the world of cricket.
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