HONG KONG Pakistan cricket victory was sealed as the team defeated Kuwait by 43 runs in the final of the Hong Kong Super Sixes Tournament.
Match Summary
Kuwait won the toss and chose to field first. Pakistan posted 135 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in the allotted 6 overs. Captain Abbas Afridi played a brilliant, unbeaten innings of 52 runs. Abdul Samad contributed 42 runs, while Khawaja Nafees scored 22.
Kuwait’s Response
Chasing 136, Kuwait managed only 92 runs in 5.1 overs before being bowled out. Meeth Bhauser top-scored with 33 runs. Pakistan’s Moiz Siddiqui took 3 crucial wickets to secure the victory.
Player of the Tournament
Abbas Afridi was named the tournament’s best player for his outstanding all-round performance. Earlier, Pakistan had defeated Australia by a narrow margin of 1 run in the semi-final, showcasing their consistent form throughout the tournament.
