Pakistan beat hosts Hong Kong by five wickets in the second Plate semi-final of the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 at Mission Road Ground on Saturday. They will face Oman in the Plate final on Sunday.
Hong Kong batted first and posted 106 for 3 in their six overs. Anshy Rath (37), Nizakat Khan (38) and Nasrulla Rana (16) made valuable contributions.
Pakistan’s bowlers hold Hong Kong to 106 for 3
Irfan Khan took two wickets, although he conceded 16 runs in his only over. Ahmed Daniyal picked up one wicket.
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Abbas Afridi’s blistering innings sets up the chase
Pakistan reached the 107-run target in just 4.3 overs. Captain Abbas Afridi scored 55 from 13 deliveries, hitting three fours and seven sixes, while Khawaja Nafay made 34 from 10 balls.
After Abbas retired, Abdul Samad scored 17 off four deliveries, including one four and two sixes, to complete the chase.
Pakistan miss main Cup after Group C finish
Six-time champions and defending title-holders Pakistan had already been eliminated from the main Cup trophy after finishing second in Group C.
