At the Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok on November 1, Afghanistan scripted a historic triumph by clinching their first Hong Kong Super Sixes championship title with a clinical 4-wicket victory against Australia in the final. Led by captain Gulbadin Naib, the Afghan side delivered an exceptional chase to overhaul Australia's total of 115 runs. Batting first, the Australian lineup had posted 115 for 4 in their allotted 6 overs, but Afghanistan powered through the target in just 5.1 overs while losing only two wickets.
Imran Nazir Blasts Unbeaten 53 Off 14 Deliveries
Afghanistan encountered early pressure during their pursuit of the 116-run target. Opener Karim Janat was dismissed early with only 15 runs on the board. Shortly after, skipper Gulbadin Naib also departed after contributing 17 runs, leaving the side at 32 for 2. The situation demanded quick recovery and relentless attacking strokeplay, which was delivered in emphatic fashion once Imran Nazir arrived at the crease.
Nazir produced an extraordinary counter-attacking knock, smashing an unbeaten 53 runs from just 14 deliveries, an innings decorated with 7 towering sixes and 2 boundaries. He received steadfast support from Farmanullah Safi, who chipped in with a crucial 26 runs. Together, Nazir and Safi constructed a match-winning, unbroken partnership of 87 runs off just 21 deliveries for the third wicket, sealing the championship with five balls remaining. The Afghan team's title triumph was also highlighted by the Afghanistan Cricket Board on X.
Undefeated Campaign From Group Stage to the Trophy
Afghanistan maintained a flawless, unbeaten run throughout the Hong Kong Super Sixes 2026 tournament. In their opening group fixture, they overcame South Africa by 3 wickets in a tense encounter before securing their path into the knockout rounds with a 4-wicket victory over Oman.
Advancing to the semi-finals, Afghanistan faced Scotland, where they asserted dominance by posting a formidable total and defending it successfully to secure a 21-run victory. That commanding result propelled them into the summit clash against Australia, where their disciplined execution and explosive middle-order batting ensured their maiden championship in the six-a-side format.
