Afghanistan, Pakistan and South Africa emerged as the three trophy winners at the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 after an exciting final day of action at Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok, on Sunday, November 1.
Afghanistan defeated Australia by four wickets in the Cup final to become tournament champions, while Pakistan secured the Plate title with an 18-run victory over Oman. South Africa completed the three-way trophy celebration by beating England by five wickets in the Bowl final.
Afghanistan produced the biggest result of the tournament, chasing Australia’s target of 116 in just 5.1 overs. Australia had posted 115 runs, but Afghanistan’s batters made light work of the chase, finishing on 119/2 with five balls remaining.
Imran Mir was the star of the final, smashing an unbeaten 53 off just 14 deliveries. Farmanullah Safi provided excellent support with 26 not out from seven balls, while captain Gulbadin Naib contributed 17 off six deliveries. Afghanistan’s four-wicket victory completed an unbeaten campaign and secured their first Hong Kong Sixes title in only their second appearance in the competition.
Pakistan also finished their campaign with a trophy after defeating Oman in the Plate final. Batting first, Pakistan posted an impressive 154/4 in six overs, putting Oman under pressure with an aggressive display. Oman managed 136/4 in reply, handing Pakistan an 18-run victory.
Abbas Afridi was the standout performer for Pakistan, smashing 73 runs off just 16 deliveries in the final. The defending champions had missed out on the Cup semi-finals but responded strongly in the Plate competition to finish fifth overall.
South Africa claimed the Bowl trophy after overcoming England by five wickets. England managed 95/6 in their six overs, but South Africa chased down the target comfortably, reaching 101/1 in just 5.1 overs.
Blake Simpson led the chase with a stunning unbeaten 55 off 12 balls, including nine sixes. Jorich van Schalkwyk also made an important contribution with an unbeaten 36 off 14 deliveries as South Africa completed the victory with five balls to spare.
The three finals provided an exciting conclusion to the 2026 edition, with Afghanistan finishing as overall champions, Pakistan taking home the Plate trophy and South Africa winning the Bowl competition.
