PSL 2026 Points Table and Standings: The Karachi Kings have surged to the top of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 points table after securing a four-wicket victory over defending champions Lahore Qalandars on 29 March. Led by an impressive spell from Adam Zampa, Karachi remain the only unbeaten side in the competition. Earlier in the day, Quetta Gladiators opened their account with a commanding 40-run win over the struggling Hyderabad Kingsmen at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Meanwhile, you can check the PSL 2026 points table with updated NRR below. PSL 2026 New Schedule, Free PDF Download Online: Get Fixtures, Time Table of Pakistan Super League 11.
With the tournament expanding to eight franchises for the 2026 season, the race to secure a top-four finish and qualify for the playoffs is expected to be more competitive than ever. As the competition unfolds across Lahore and Karachi, the points table and Net Run Rate (NRR) will become the primary metrics for tracking team success.
PSL 2026 Points Table With NRR
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
| Karachi Kings | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +0.524 |
| Lahore Qalandars | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +1.567* |
| Multan Sultans | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.825 |
| Peshawar Zalmi | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.674 |
| Quetta Gladiators | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +0.650 |
| Rawalpindi Pindiz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.674 |
| Islamabad United | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.825 |
| Hyderabad Kingsmen | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -2.725 |
Points Allocation System
The PSL continues to utilise the standard international T20 points system for the league stage:
The Importance of Net Run Rate
In franchise cricket, teams frequently finish the league stage tied on points. When this occurs, the Net Run Rate serves as the crucial tie-breaker. NRR calculates a team’s overall scoring rate compared to their opponents throughout the tournament. A higher NRR often differentiates a playoff-bound team from one facing early elimination, making the margin of victory and defeat critical in every fixture.
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