Pakistan win Hong Kong Super Sixes 2025 title

Pakistan Win Hong Kong Super Sixes 2025 Title

Pakistan claimed the Hong Kong Super Sixes title on Sunday with a commanding 43-run victory over Kuwait in the final. Batting first, Pakistan posted a formidable 135 for 3 in six overs.

Key Performances in the Final

Skipper Abbas Afridi scored a blazing 52 off 11 balls, hitting seven towering sixes before retiring hurt.
Abdul Samad contributed a strong 42 runs off 13 balls.
Khawaja Nafay added a quick 22 from six deliveries, helping Pakistan's top order dominate.

Kuwait fought back but managed only 92 runs in five overs. Meet Bhavsar was unbeaten on 33, and Adnan Idrees struck a brisk 30. Maaz Sadaqat shone for Pakistan, taking 3 wickets for 29 runs, while Abbas Afridi and Muhammad Shahzad claimed one wicket each.

Path to the Final

Earlier, Pakistan narrowly defeated Australia by one run in a gripping semi-final. Khawaja Nafay hit a rapid 50 off 14 balls, driving Pakistan to 121 for 2. Tight bowling in the closing stages secured their place in the final.

"Skipper Abbas Afridi led from the front with a blistering 52 off just 11 balls, smashing seven towering sixes before retiring hurt."

"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."

Author's summary: Pakistan dominated with explosive batting and tight bowling to win the Hong Kong Super Sixes 2025, defeating Kuwait with a strong all-round performance in the final.

Business Recorder — 2025-11-09