Pakistan Thrash Kuwait to Lift Hong Kong Sixes 2025 Trophy
Pakistan claimed the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 title with a commanding 44-run victory over Kuwait at Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok. Explosive batting performances from Abdul Samad and captain Abbas Afridi led the way.
Strong Start with Aggressive Batting
Batting first, Pakistan began with a fierce opening over. Abdul Samad hit a six off the second ball from Yasin Patel, who also conceded three wides under pressure. Khawaja Nafay quickly followed with a six on his first delivery, helping Pakistan score 26 runs in the opening over.
Kuwait’s Response and Mid-Innings Collapse
Meet Bhavsar struck, removing Nafay cheaply for 22 runs off six balls, leaving Pakistan at 33 for 1. Abbas Afridi’s entrance revived the innings with consecutive sixes. Samad maintained his attacking form with a boundary and a six in the third over, pushing Pakistan beyond 50 runs in just 2.2 overs.
By the fourth over, Pakistan reached 95 for 1, powered by Samad and Afridi’s aggressive batting. Bhavsar dismissed Samad for a brilliant 42 off 13 balls, and Shahid Aziz was out for a duck, reducing Pakistan to 95 for 3.
Finishing Strong to Set a High Total
Maaz Sadaqat steadied the innings with a boundary before Afridi exploded, scoring 52 runs from just 11 balls. His innings included seven sixes, lifting Pakistan to a daunting total of 136.
"Abbas Afridi’s remarkable 52 off just 11 balls—with seven sixes—lifted Pakistan to a massive 136."
Pakistan’s dominant all-round performance secured the trophy with a resounding win over Kuwait.
Author’s summary: Pakistan delivered an aggressive and commanding performance, with standout batting from Abdul Samad and Abbas Afridi that powered their triumph in the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 final.