Overview
- Pakistan edged Australia by one run in the first semifinal after posting 121/2, led by Khawaja Nafay’s 50 off 14 and Abdul Samad’s 34 off 13.
- Australia’s chase fell short despite bursts from Alex Ross (36 off 8) and Chris Green (46 off 12), with a late run-out sealing Pakistan’s win.
- Kuwait defeated England by 36 runs after piling up 142/5, propelled by Meet Bhavsar’s 62 off 15.
- England finished 105/3 in response, anchored by James Coles’ unbeaten 55 off 18, as Kuwait advanced to its maiden final.
- The final at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground pairs group-stage winners Pakistan with Kuwait in a rematch, as India exits after losses to Kuwait, UAE, Nepal and Sri Lanka following an opening DLS win over Pakistan.