Pakistan defeated Oman by 18 runs in the Plate final of the Hong Kong Sixes on Sunday, ending their campaign with a title. Batting first at the Mission Road venue in Mong Kok, Pakistan scored 154 in their six overs, and Oman could only reach 136 in reply.
The win gave Pakistan the Plate trophy, even though the defending champions had failed to reach the main Cup semi-finals. Their openers and middle order produced a dramatic batting display that set the tone for the day.
Abbas Afridi and Abdul Samad power the innings
Pakistan captain Abbas Afridi led the charge with 55 off just 13 deliveries, hitting eight sixes and a four at a strike rate above 423. Abdul Samad added an unbeaten 32 from six balls, including four sixes and two boundaries, keeping Pakistan’s scoring rate remarkably high.
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Khawaja Nafay, the wicketkeeper-batter, made seven from three balls, and Muhammad Shahzad also featured in the middle order. Oman chose to field after winning the toss but struggled to restrain Pakistan’s attack. Muzahir Raza and Usman Ali Afridi each took a wicket.
Oman reached 136 in six overs but could not match the target, handing Pakistan, known as the Greenshirts, an 18-run victory. The result secured the Plate title for Pakistan.
Group stage defeat to the UAE and win over India
Pakistan opened their campaign with a narrow one-wicket loss to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), despite posting 106 for three in six overs. They then bounced back against arch-rivals India, winning by four wickets after restricting them to 88 for five.
Pakistan chased that target in 3.5 overs, with Khawaja Nafay scoring 41 and Abbas Afridi contributing 35. The UAE, however, won both of their group matches and took the only Cup semi-final place available from Group C. Pakistan, who finished second in the group behind the UAE, therefore competed in the Plate category.
Semi-final win over Hong Kong sets up the final
Pakistan advanced to the Plate final with a six-wicket victory over hosts Hong Kong in Saturday’s semi-final. Hong Kong made 106 for three, with Nizakat Khan scoring 38 off 10 deliveries and Anshy Rath making 37 off 15 balls.
Pakistan chased the 107-run target in 4.3 overs without losing a wicket. Abbas Afridi was unbeaten on 55 off 13 balls once again, while Khawaja Nafay made 34 off 10 deliveries. In the other semi-final, Oman beat Sri Lanka by five wickets, chasing down 93 in 4.4 overs.
Defending champions and the tournament format
Pakistan entered the 2026 tournament as defending champions, having beaten Kuwait in last year’s final to claim their sixth Hong Kong Sixes title.
The Hong Kong Sixes is a fast-paced cricket tournament in which each side has six players and bats for a maximum of six overs. The 2026 edition featured 12 teams competing across the Cup, Plate and Bowl categories.
