Pakistan Thrash Kuwait to Lift Hong Kong Sixes 2025 Trophy
Pakistan defeated Kuwait by 44 runs to claim the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 title, thanks to explosive performances from Abdul Samad and Abbas Afridi.
Match Overview
The final took place at Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok, on Sunday. Batting first, Pakistan started strong with opener Abdul Samad hitting a six off Yasin Patel's second ball, while Patel struggled with three wides.
- Khawaja Nafay contributed immediately by hitting a six on his first ball.
- Pakistan scored 26 runs in the opening over.
- Kuwait's Meet Bhavsar then removed Nafay for 22 runs off six balls, leaving Pakistan at 33-1.
Key Moments
Captain Abbas Afridi revived Pakistan's assault with two consecutive sixes. Samad maintained pressure with a boundary and another six in the third over, pushing the total beyond 50 in just 2.2 overs.
By the fourth over, Pakistan reached 95-1, led by Samad's powerful hitting and Afridi’s support. Bhavsar struck again, dismissing Samad for an impressive 42 runs from 13 balls. Soon after, Shahid Aziz was out for a duck, reducing Pakistan to 95-3.
Finishing Strong
- Maaz Sadaqat helped stabilize the innings with a boundary.
- Abbas Afridi’s explosive 52 runs off 11 balls, including seven sixes, pushed Pakistan to a commanding 136.
“Abbas Afridi’s remarkable 52 off just 11 balls—with seven sixes—lifted Pakistan to a massive 136.”
Pakistan’s dominant batting display ultimately secured a 44-run victory over Kuwait, clinching the prestigious Hong Kong Sixes 2025 trophy.
Author's Summary
Pakistan’s aggressive batting, anchored by Afridi and Samad, secured a commanding win over Kuwait to lift the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 trophy.