Afghanistan win maiden Hong Kong Sixes 2026 title
Afghanistan defeated Australia by four wickets in the Cup Division final to claim their first title.
Afghanistan won their first Hong Kong Sixes title by defeating Australia by four wickets in the Cup Division final, according to reports from The Tribune and ANI. Imran Mir scored an unbeaten 53 off 14 balls, while Farmanullah Safi provided late fireworks to secure the victory.
In the Bowl Division, South Africa claimed the title following a 12-ball half-century by Blake Simpson. Scotland finished in third place in the Cup Division after defeating UAE by 46 runs, scoring 135/1 in six overs.
In the Bowl Division Playoff, Team India secured a five-wicket win over Bangladesh on the final ball of the match. Chasing a target of 117, India's Shashank Singh scored 50 off 15 balls, while Rahul Tewatia and Nitish Rana completed the chase.
Bangladesh captain Abu Hider scored an unbeaten 62 off 18 deliveries to help his side reach 116 in six overs. Earlier, Krunal Pandya took three wickets in his two-over spell.
In the Plate Division Playoff, Hong Kong, China defeated Sri Lanka by one run. The hosts posted 119 runs in six overs, led by Anshuman Rath's 51 off 17 balls and Babar Hayat's unbeaten 44.
In the women's exhibition match, Hong Kong, China Women beat China Women Stars by 25 runs. Natasha Miles top-scored with an unbeaten 34 off 25 deliveries.