Pakistan Wins Hong Kong Super Sixes Title
Pakistan secured the Hong Kong Super Sixes title on Sunday after a commanding win over Kuwait, concluding an exciting tournament with a dominant final performance.
Strong Batting Display
Batting first, Pakistan scored an impressive 135 for 3 in six overs. Skipper Abbas Afridi starred with a blazing 52 off just 11 balls, including seven towering sixes before retiring hurt. Abdul Samad contributed 42 runs from 13 balls, and Khawaja Nafay added a quick 22 off six deliveries, devastating the Kuwaiti bowling attack.
Kuwait’s Response and Bowling
Kuwait fought back with determination but managed only 92 runs in five overs. Meet Bhavsar remained unbeaten on 33 and Adnan Idrees scored 30 with brisk hitting. For Pakistan, Maaz Sadaqat was the best bowler, taking 3 wickets for 29 runs, while Abbas Afridi and Muhammad Shahzad each took one wicket.
Path to the Final
Earlier in the day, Pakistan narrowly defeated Australia by one run in a tense semi-final, showcasing their resilience and grit throughout the competition.
"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."
Summary: Pakistan crowned champions of Hong Kong Super Sixes with a powerful batting display and key bowling performances, overcoming Kuwait in the final and edging Australia in the semi-final.
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