Pakistan kept their Hong Kong Sixes campaign alive with a six-wicket win over Hong Kong in the Plate semi-final at Mong Kok on Oct 31 2026, and will now face Oman in Sunday’s Plate final. Abbas Afridi was the standout performer, finishing unbeaten on 55 as Pakistan chased down 107 in the fifth over.
It was the sort of response Pakistan needed after missing out on the main final. With the UAE defeating India, Pakistan’s path shifted to the Plate competition, but they showed they still have enough firepower to finish the tournament with silverware.
Abbas Afridi takes control
Afridi’s innings gave the chase real authority. He hit seven sixes and three fours in a blistering 34-ball effort, ensuring Pakistan never allowed the required rate to become a problem.
That kind of batting is exactly what matters in the Hong Kong Sixes, where one strong innings can decide the match in a matter of overs. Pakistan needed a big individual contribution, and Afridi delivered it at the right time.
One more step remains
The win sends Pakistan into the Plate final against Oman on Sunday. It is a chance to turn a semi-final victory into a trophy finish after a tournament route that has already included disappointment and recovery.
Pakistan finished second behind the UAE in their pool, while India ended up third, before Australia and Afghanistan reached the main final in the same tournament. For Pakistan, the focus now is simple: carry the momentum from Mong Kok into Oma Vs Pak and finish strongly.
