Pakistan Thrash Kuwait to Lift Hong Kong Sixes 2025 Trophy
Pakistan defeated Kuwait by 44 runs to claim the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 title at Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok, on Sunday. The victory was driven by powerful innings from Abdul Samad and Abbas Afridi.
Match Highlights
Batting first, Pakistan started aggressively as opener Abdul Samad hit a six off Yasin Patel’s second ball. Patel struggled early, bowling three wides in the first over. Khawaja Nafay supported the charge by hitting a six on his first delivery, helping Pakistan score 26 runs in the opening over.
Kuwait fought back when Meet Bhavsar dismissed Nafay for 22 off six balls, leaving Pakistan at 33-1. The momentum shifted as captain Abbas Afridi came to the crease, striking two consecutive sixes.
Samad maintained the pressure with boundaries, including a six in the third over, pushing Pakistan’s total beyond 50 runs in just 2.2 overs. By the fourth over, Pakistan stood strong at 95-1, thanks to the aggressive batting of Samad and Afridi.
Bhavsar dismissed Samad after a brilliant knock of 42 from 13 balls. Shahid Aziz was out for a duck soon after, reducing Pakistan to 95-3. Maaz Sadaqat steadied the innings with a boundary, followed by Afridi’s explosive 52 from 11 balls, featuring seven sixes, which propelled Pakistan to a formidable total of 136 runs.
"Pakistan showcased a stellar all-round display to defeat Kuwait by 44 runs and clinch the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 title."
Abbas Afridi’s breathtaking performance was crucial to Pakistan’s commanding total and eventual triumph.
Summary
Pakistan’s aggressive and powerful batting, led by Abdul Samad and Abbas Afridi, sealed a convincing win over Kuwait to lift the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 trophy.
Author's summary: Pakistan’s explosive batting and all-around efforts powered a decisive 44-run win over Kuwait to capture the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 crown.