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Afghanistan Downs Australia for Historic Sixes Win
1 Nov
Summary
- Afghanistan secured their first Hong Kong Sixes title by defeating Australia.
- Imran Mir's rapid 53 runs off 14 balls led the chase.
- The team completed an undefeated run throughout the tournament.
Afghanistan has achieved a historic milestone in cricket by winning their first Hong Kong Sixes title, defeating Australia in the final. The team's remarkable performance saw them successfully chase down Australia's target of 116 runs, securing the victory with five balls to spare.
Imran Mir was instrumental in the chase, smashing a sensational 53 runs off just 14 deliveries, including seven sixes. Captain Gulbadin Naib also contributed significantly with a quick 17 runs. This victory marked the culmination of an undefeated tournament run for Afghanistan.
Australia had posted a competitive score of 115/4, with Max Bryant scoring a rapid 44 off 14 balls. However, Afghanistan's formidable batting lineup proved too strong in the final.
Afghanistan's journey to the title included earlier wins against South Africa and Oman in the group stages, followed by a convincing semi-final victory over Scotland. With this win, Afghanistan joins an elite group of eight nations to have won the Hong Kong Sixes.
