Pakistan secured a convincing five-wicket victory over Hong Kong at Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok on October 31, 2026, advancing to the Hong Kong Sixes Plate final against Oman after captain Abbas Afridi smashed an unbeaten 55 off 13 deliveries.
How Did Pakistan Reach the Hong Kong Sixes Plate Final?
Pakistan booked their spot in the Plate final after defeating the host country by five wickets in the second Plate semi-final on Saturday. Six-time champions and defending title-holders Pakistan missed out on the main Cup trophy after finishing second in Group C behind the United Arab Emirates. Under the tournament format, only group winners qualify for the main Cup semi-finals, while runners-up advance to the Plate semi-finals and third-placed teams compete in the Bowl semi-finals. The UAE won both their group matches to finish unbeaten and secure the sole Cup semi-final berth from Group C, leaving Pakistan to compete in the Plate category. Despite registering a convincing victory over arch-rivals India by restricting them to 88-5 before reaching 91-2 in 3.5 overs—with Nafay scoring 41 and Abbas contributing 35—a narrow opening-match defeat to the United Arab Emirates on Friday proved costly under the tournament’s format.
The preliminary group stage proved costly for the team led by Abbas Afridi.
What Happened in the Semi-Final Match Against Hong Kong?
Batting first at Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok, Hong Kong posted 106 for 3 in their allotted six overs. Nizakat Khan top-scored for the hosts with a blistering 38 off 10 deliveries, hitting one four and five sixes. Anshy Rath added 37 from 15 balls, striking four boundaries and three sixes, while opening batter Babar Hayat contributed 12 from six balls with three boundaries, and Hong Kong captain Yasim Murtaza was dismissed for a duck.
In reply, Pakistan chased down the 107-run target in just 4.3 overs, losing five wickets. Captain Abbas Afridi led from the front with a sensational knock.
Pakistan captain Abbas Afridi once again led from the front with a sensational 55 off just 13 deliveries, smashing three fours and seven sixes.
Geo Super reporting team
What Lies Ahead in the Plate Final Against Oman?
Pakistan will face Oman on Sunday, November 1, 2026, in the Hong Kong Sixes Plate final at Mong Kok.
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