Pakistan lifted the Hong Kong Super Sixes title on Sunday after a dominant performance against Kuwait, capping off a thrilling campaign with a commanding victory in the final.
Batting first, Pakistan piled up a massive 135 for 3 in the allotted six overs. Skipper Abbas Afridi led from the front with a blistering 52 off just 11 balls, smashing seven towering sixes before retiring hurt.
Abdul Samad added 42 off 13 balls, while Khawaja Nafay contributed a quickfire 22 from six deliveries as Pakistan’s top order tore into the Kuwaiti bowling attack.
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Despite Meet Bhavsar’s impressive three-wicket haul, Kuwait bowlers struggled to contain Pakistan’s explosive batting, which maintained a remarkable run rate of 22.5 an over.
In reply, Kuwait put up a spirited fight but could only manage 92 runs in five overs. Bhavsar remained unbeaten on 33, while Adnan Idrees hit a brisk 30.
Maaz Sadaqat was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan, claiming 3 wickets for 29 runs, while Abbas Afridi and Muhammad Shahzad took one wicket apiece.
Earlier in the day, Pakistan edged past Australia by one run in a nail-biting semi-final. Khawaja Nafay’s blazing 50 off just 14 balls powered Pakistan to 121 for 2, before tight bowling in the final overs secured the win and a place in the final.
With their all-round dominance, Pakistan showcased their trademark flair in the shortest format, clinching the Hong Kong Super Sixes crown in style.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi congratulated the team on their success.
“Congratulations to the Pakistan Cricket Team and the entire nation on winning the Hong Kong Super Sixes title! A fantastic display of skill, passion, and teamwork truly showcasing Pakistan’s cricketing spirit at its best,” he wrote on X.