Tag: Hong Kong Sixes 2025

MONG KOK: Pakistan booked their spot in the semifinals of the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 with a dominant display against South Africa, chasing down a challenging target of 103 runs in just 3.5 overs at Mission Road Ground on Saturday.

In a thrilling high-scoring affair, Abdul Samad stole the show with a jaw-dropping 50 off just 10 balls, smashing eight sixes to dismantle South Africa’s bowling attack.

Supporting him at the other end, Khawaja Nafay played a blistering hand of 36 off 13 deliveries, including four towering sixes and two boundaries.

Captain Abbas Afridi finished the chase in style, hammering 12 runs off the only two balls he faced to seal a five-wicket victory for Pakistan.

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Earlier, Pakistan’s bowlers set the tone as Muhammad Shahzad produced a sensational over, grabbing three wickets for just 11 runs to restrict South Africa to a below-par total of 102.

With this emphatic win, Pakistan advanced to the semifinals, where they will face Australia in what promises to be a thrilling contest.

The Abbas Afridi-led side has looked in commanding form throughout the tournament, with their only defeat coming in a rain-affected clash against India.

Ironically, India did not qualify for the knockout stage after suffering a surprising defeat to Kuwait.

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MONG KOK: A spirited Kuwait side handed a shock 27-run defeat to India, ending the Men in Blue’s campaign in Hong Kong Sixes 2025 at the Mission Road Ground on Saturday.

Batting first, Kuwait posted a challenging 106-4, powered by skipper Yasin Patel’s explosive 58 off just 14 balls, featuring eight sixes and two fours.

While chasing 107 runs, India’s innings collapsed dramatically, and once again, Yasin Patel was at the center stage.

Robin Uthappa fell on the very first ball, and captain Dinesh Karthik (8) was dismissed in the same over, falling victim to Patel. Stuart Binny (2) also departed cheaply, leaving India reeling at 12-3.

Abhimanyu Mithun (26) and Priyank Panchal (17) tried to stabilize the innings, but India was bowled out for just 79 runs.

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The defeat ended India’s hopes of reaching the quarter-finals; however, they still had a chance to stay alive in the Bowl finals, a consolation route for eliminated teams.

Unfortunately, India’s performance did not improve in the Bowl stage either.

India narrowly lost to the UAE despite a valiant 42-run partnership between Mithun (5) and Karthik (42*), allowing the UAE to chase 111-2 in just 5.5 overs.

Following that, Team India faced a humiliating defeat, losing by 92 runs to Nepal. Sundeep Jora contributed an unbeaten 47 runs off just 12 balls, while Rashid Khan scored 55 runs off 17 balls before retiring.

India managed just 45 runs in reply, with Bharat Chipli and Panchal the top scorers at 12 apiece. Rashid Khan also contributed with the ball, taking three wickets in a single over.

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