Pakistan Extends Hong Kong Sixes Record to Seven Titles as 2026 Edition Starts
· Sports · Sportstar, Indian Express
Pakistan won the 2025 Hong Kong Sixes final 43 runs over Kuwait to extend their record to seven championships. The 22nd edition opened on October 30 at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground with India meeting defending champions Pakistan in the first fixture. Abbas Afridi, Pakistan’s player of the tournament last year, leads the side chasing their seventh crown, while India’s Krunal Pandya captains a team that has only one previous title from 2005. England and South Africa, each with five titles, are among the twelve teams competing across three days. The full year‑wise results list shows Pakistan’s dominance, with England, South Africa, Sri Lanka, India, Australia, West Indies, and All Stars also featuring as champions or runners-up.
Why it matters
The result means Pakistan hold a commanding lead in the tournament’s history, making them the benchmark for rivals like India, England and South Africa to chase. With twelve teams and a three‑day schedule, the event provides a crucial platform for emerging players and teams to gain international exposure and ranking points ahead of the next edition.
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