Pakistan wins Hong Kong Sixes 2025 tournament, beats Kuwait in final

Pakistan Wins Hong Kong Sixes 2025 Tournament

Pakistan defeated Kuwait by 43 runs in the final of the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 cricket tournament held at Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok on Sunday.

Final Match Highlights

Pakistan posted a commanding total of 135 for three in six overs, powered by opener Abdul Samad’s explosive 42 off 13 balls and captain Abbas Afridi’s blazing 52 from 11 deliveries.

Kuwait struggled in reply, managing only 92 runs in 5.1 overs, with Pakistan’s left-arm spinner Maaz Sadaqat taking three wickets to restrict their scoring.

Pakistan’s Tournament Journey

Opened campaign with a four-wicket victory over Kuwait.
Lost narrowly to archrival India by two runs via the DLS method in the second match.
Won the quarterfinal against South Africa by five wickets.
Edged Australia by one run in a tight semifinal to reach the final.

This triumph marked Pakistan’s sixth title win at the Hong Kong Sixes competition.

Kuwait’s Impressive Run

Kuwait also showed strong performance throughout the tournament, defeating India, Afghanistan, and England to reach the final clash.

India’s Challenging Campaign

India had a tough run, despite winning their opening match against Pakistan by two runs. They then suffered consecutive losses to Kuwait, the UAE, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

“Pakistan beat Kuwait by 43 runs in the final of the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 cricket tournament.”

Author’s summary: Pakistan claimed their sixth Hong Kong Sixes title in 2025, led by powerful batting performances and sharp bowling, while Kuwait’s surprising run ended as runners-up.

Sportstar — 2025-11-09