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Afridi’s Six Sixes Ignite Pakistan’s Last-Ball Win in Hong Kong Super Sixes Opener

Abbas Afridi’s six-sixes onslaught transformed a steep chase into a statement start to Pakistan’s Super Sixes campaign.

Overview

  • Pakistan defeated Kuwait by four wickets on the final ball to open their Hong Kong Super Sixes campaign.
  • Kuwait posted 123 for 2 in six overs, setting a target of 124.
  • Captain Abbas Afridi blasted 55 off 12 balls with six consecutive sixes in one over, retiring on fifty under tournament rules.
  • Pakistan plundered 67 runs in the last two overs, with Shahid Aziz striking 23 off five to seal the chase.
  • Afridi and Maaz Sadaqat took a wicket each, and Pakistan are scheduled to face India later today in group play.