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 the Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok on Sunday.
Final Match Highlights
Pakistan posted a strong total of 135 for three in six overs. Opener Abdul Samad delivered an impressive 42 runs off 13 balls, while captain Abbas Afridi struck a blistering 52 runs from just 11 balls.
Kuwait struggled to keep pace, finishing at 92 runs in 5.1 overs. Left-arm spinner Maaz Sadaqat played a key role, taking three wickets to restrict the Kuwaiti batting lineup.
Pakistan’s Path to the Title
- Started the tournament with a four-wicket victory over Kuwait.
- Suffered a narrow two-run defeat to archrival India via the DLS method in their second match.
- Defeated South Africa by five wickets in the quarterfinal.
- Edged Australia by one run in a close semifinal to secure its place in the final.
This victory marks Pakistan’s sixth title win at the Hong Kong Sixes competition.
Kuwait's Impressive Run
Kuwait had a remarkable tournament, defeating India, Afghanistan, and England to reach the final clash.
India’s Difficult Campaign
India started strong with a two-run win over Pakistan in the opener, but then faced successive defeats against Kuwait, the UAE, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Pakistan’s Abdul Samad smashed a 13-ball 42 against Kuwait in the final.
Summary: Pakistan clinched its sixth Hong Kong Sixes title with strong batting and effective bowling, while Kuwait surprised by reaching the final, and India suffered a challenging tournament.
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