Pakistan win ‘wonderful’ Hong Kong Cricket Sixes, as explosive hosts steal show

Pakistan Wins Record Sixth Hong Kong Cricket Sixes Title

Pakistan secured their sixth Hong Kong Cricket Sixes championship by defeating Kuwait in the final, while the hosts, Hong Kong, claimed the plate title with a thrilling win over Bangladesh.

Final Match Highlights

Pakistan beat Kuwait by 43 runs in a decisive final. Captain Abbas Afridi led the charge with an unbeaten 52 runs from 11 balls, guiding Pakistan to a total of 135 for three. Kuwait started strong but collapsed from 33 for 0 to 92 all out after Muhammad Shahzad dismissed Adnan Idrees.

Host Team’s Stunning Plate Victory

Hong Kong’s Aizaz Khan stole the spotlight by hitting 30 runs in the final over, securing a surprising plate final win against Bangladesh.

Tournament Atmosphere and Support

The Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground was filled to its 2,720 capacity throughout the three-day event. Pakistan enjoyed vibrant and enthusiastic support from fans.

“Pakistan fans around the world always come to support us; we thank them and we’re happy to give this championship to them,” said Muhammad Shahzad.

The 21-year-old all-rounder also praised captain Afridi’s leadership, saying there was no chance of complacency after narrowly defeating Australia by one run in the semi-final.

Other Notable Results

Kuwait advanced to the final by beating England by 37 runs in the semi-finals.

Summary

Pakistan’s dominant performance secured their sixth Hong Kong Cricket Sixes title, with strong leadership and key moments shaping their success, while hosts Hong Kong impressed with a thrilling plate final victory.

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South China Morning Post — 2025-11-09