Pakistan beat Kuwait to clinch Hong Kong Sixes 2025 trophy

Pakistan Clinches Hong Kong Sixes 2025 Trophy

Pakistan delivered a commanding performance to defeat Kuwait by 44 runs and win the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 title at Mong Kok’s Mission Road Ground on Sunday, as reported by The News International.

Strong Start by Pakistan

Sent in to bat first, Pakistan started aggressively. Opener Abdul Samad hit a six off Yasin Patel’s second delivery in the opening over, which also yielded three wides from Patel under pressure. Khawaja Nafay kept the momentum with a six on his first ball, helping Pakistan accumulate 26 runs in the first over.

Kuwait’s Early Fightback

Kuwait responded in the second over when Meet Bhavsar dismissed Khawaja Nafay for 22 runs from six balls, including two fours and two sixes, reducing Pakistan to 33-1 in 1.4 overs.

Pakistan Extends Lead

Captain Abbas Afridi joined the attack with back-to-back sixes, pushing Pakistan’s score to 45-1. Abdul Samad maintained his aggressive approach in the third over, adding a boundary and a six as Pakistan crossed 50 runs in just 2.2 overs.

Commanding Position by Midgame

By the end of four overs, Pakistan built a dominant position at 95-1, boosted by Samad’s three consecutive sixes in the fourth over and Afridi’s steady contributions.

Kuwait’s Late Resistance

Kuwait sought to regain control as Bhavsar dismissed Abdul Samad for 42 off 13 balls, including two fours and five sixes. Shahid Aziz was out for a duck, leaving Pakistan at 95-3 in 4.3 overs.

"Pakistan turned in a dominant display, beating Kuwait by 44 runs to lift the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 trophy at Mong Kok’s Mission Road Ground."

Summary: Pakistan showcased aggressive batting and strong teamwork to claim a decisive 44-run victory over Kuwait, securing the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 championship.

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Gulf Today — 2025-11-09