Overview
- Batting first at Mission Road Ground, Pakistan posted 135–136 as captain Abbas Afridi smashed 52 with support from Abdul Samad’s 42 and Khawaja Nafay’s 22.
- Kuwait were dismissed for 92 on the first ball of the final over, with Maaz Sadaqat leading Pakistan’s attack with three wickets and Abdul Samad taking the last.
- Earlier in the day, Pakistan edged Australia by one run in a high-scoring semifinal after setting 121, surviving late hitting from Alex Ross and Chris Green.
- Debutants Kuwait reached their maiden final by defeating England by 36 runs, powered by Meet Bhavsar’s 62 off 15 balls in a total of 142/5.
- PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi praised the champions, calling their performance a display of skill, passion, and teamwork.