Pakistan crush India in Hong Kong Sixes
Abbas Afridi and Khawaja Nafay powered Pakistan’s chase as Abdul Samad took 2-10, keeping their Plate final hopes alive.
- On Friday, October 30, Pakistan defeated arch-rivals India by 4 wickets in Match 7 of the Hong Kong Sixes 2026, chasing 89 runs in 3.5 overs at Mission Road Ground.
- The Group C clash followed Pakistan's opening loss to the United Arab Emirates; despite the victory over India, Pakistan finished second in the standings, ending the defending champions' bid for a seventh title.
- India posted 88/5, anchored by Shashank Singh's explosive 40 off 11 deliveries, while Pakistan captain Abbas Afridi smashed 35 off 8 balls and Khawaja Nafay contributed 41 off 12 to power the chase.
- Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif faced social media backlash after congratulating his team, as fans mocked the post by calling the tournament 'organised gully cricket' and joking about declaring a holiday.
- Eliminated from the main Cup competition, Pakistan advanced to the Plate tournament, defeating hosts Hong Kong on Saturday before facing Oman in the Plate final on Sunday, November 1.
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