Hong Kong Sixes 2025: Pakistan Crowned Champions
The Hong Kong Sixes 2025 concluded on November 9, marking another high-energy chapter in international short-format cricket. The event, hosted at Hong Kong’s Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, featured 12 teams competing from November 7 to 9.
Tournament Overview
This year’s edition brought together 12 nations across four pools, each team comprising six players. Every match followed a six-overs-per-side format, emphasizing speed and explosive play.
- Pool A: South Africa, Afghanistan, Nepal
- Pool B: Australia, England, UAE
- Pool C: India, Pakistan, Kuwait
- Pool D: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Hong Kong (China)
Key Highlights
The tournament maintained its tradition of thrilling spectators with quick-fire matches and high scoring. India was guided by veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik, with Stuart Binny and Priyank Panchal contributing their experience.
Final Match Summary
Pakistan faced Kuwait in the grand finale. Batting first, Pakistan set a strong total of 135 for 3. Kuwait responded with confidence but fell short due to a sharp bowling performance.
Maaz delivered a standout spell, taking three wickets for Pakistan to restrict Kuwait to 92 runs.
Result
Pakistan clinched the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 title, displaying both power hitting and disciplined bowling throughout the tournament.
Author’s Summary
Pakistan triumphed at the Hong Kong Sixes 2025, overcoming Kuwait in a dynamic finale marked by Maaz’s match-winning performance.
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