Pakistan beat Kuwait to clinch Hong Kong Sixes 2025 trophy

Pakistan Wins Hong Kong Sixes 2025 Trophy

Pakistan delivered a commanding performance, defeating Kuwait by 44 runs to claim the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 trophy at Mong Kok’s Mission Road Ground on Sunday, according to The News International.

Strong Start for Pakistan

Batting first, Pakistan started aggressively. Opener Abdul Samad hit a six off Yasin Patel’s second ball, while Patel also conceded three wides. Khawaja Nafay maintained the momentum by hitting his first ball for six, helping Pakistan score 26 runs in the opening over.

Kuwait’s Early Fightback

Kuwait responded in the second over when Meet Bhavsar dismissed Khawaja Nafay for 22 runs off six balls, which included two fours and two sixes. Pakistan’s score was 33-1 at 1.4 overs. Captain Abbas Afridi then joined the innings and struck back-to-back sixes, pushing the team to 45-1.

Pakistan’s Continued Aggression

In the third over, Abdul Samad kept up his aggressive batting with a boundary and a six, taking Pakistan beyond the 50-run mark within 2.2 overs. By the end of the fourth over, Pakistan dominated at 95-1, boosted by Samad’s three consecutive sixes and Afridi’s contributions.

Kuwait’s Late Resistance

Kuwait tried fighting back as Bhavsar dismissed Samad for 42 runs off 13 balls, including two fours and five sixes. Shahid Aziz was also dismissed without scoring, 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 on Sunday."

Pakistan's aggressive batting and key contributions from Samad and Afridi secured their convincing win.

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