Pakistan Wins Hong Kong Sixes 2025 with Convincing Victory
Pakistan triumphed over Kuwait by 44 runs to claim the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 title at Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok. The team's all-round strength, marked by powerful batting and effective bowling, impressed throughout the tournament.
Dominant Batting Performance
Batting first, Pakistan began aggressively. Opener Abdul Samad hit a six on the second ball, and alongside Khawaja Nafay, they scored 26 runs in the opening over. Although Kuwait's Meet Bhavsar took Nafay's wicket when Nafay was on 22, Pakistan’s captain Abbas Afridi and Samad quickly revived the innings.
“Afridi’s explosive 52 off just 11 balls, combined with Samad’s 42 off 13, propelled Pakistan to a formidable 136.”
Maaz Sadaqat and Shahid Aziz also added vital runs, setting Kuwait a tough target to chase.
Effective Bowling Seals the Win
Kuwait started their chase strongly with Adnan Idrees scoring a quick 32, but Pakistan's bowlers responded sharply. Maaz Sadaqat took three wickets and nearly achieved a hat-trick, while Abdul Samad captured the final wicket.
“Sadaqat took three wickets, nearly completing a hat-trick, while Abdul Samad claimed the final wicket, restricting Kuwait to 92 in just six overs.”
The bowlers’ disciplined performance ensured Kuwait fell well short of the 137-run target.
Match Summary
- Pakistan set a total of 136 runs with aggressive batting
- Abbas Afridi scored 52 off 11 balls
- Abdul Samad contributed 42 off 13 balls and took the final wicket
- Maaz Sadaqat took three wickets and supported crucial runs
- Kuwait restricted to 92 runs in six overs
Author’s Summary
Pakistan showcased a balanced and powerful game in both batting and bowling to dominate Kuwait and win the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 convincingly.
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