Afghanistan Beat Australia to Win Maiden Hong Kong Sixes Title

Afghanistan created history by defeating Australia by four wickets in the final to claim their maiden Hong Kong Sixes title at Mission Road Ground on Sunday.

Led by Gulbadin Naib, Afghanistan completed an unbeaten campaign to become the eighth nation to win the prestigious tournament. Chasing 116, Afghanistan stormed to 119/2 in just 5.1 overs, with five balls to spare. Imran Mir led the charge with a blistering 53 off 14 deliveries, smashing seven sixes and two fours.

Farmanullah Safi remained unbeaten on 26 from seven balls, hitting four sixes, while captain Naib contributed 17 off six deliveries. Earlier, Australia posted 115/4 in their six overs after electing to bat. Max Bryant top-scored with 44 off 14 balls, while Alex Ross made an unbeaten 29 from 10 deliveries and Nick Hobson added 23 off eight balls.

Afghanistan had defeated South Africa and Oman in the group stage before overcoming Scotland in the semifinal to reach the final. Their dominant performance against Australia completed a memorable title-winning run.