DID Press: Afghanistan’s national cricket team secured a four-wicket victory over Oman in their second match at the Hong Kong Sixes, recording their second consecutive win and booking a place in the semi-finals.
In the match, played on Saturday, October 31, Oman batted first and scored 120 runs for the loss of four wickets in six overs.
Afghanistan chased down the target in just 5.2 overs, scoring 125 for the loss of two wickets to win by four wickets, with four wickets and four balls remaining.
Sediqullah Atal was Afghanistan’s top performer, scoring an unbeaten 45 off 10 balls. Farmanullah Safi also made a significant contribution, remaining unbeaten on 37 from 11 deliveries. Gulbadin Naib scored 21 runs, while Karim Janat added 17.
Atal was named Player of the Match for his outstanding performance.
Afghanistan had earlier defeated South Africa in their opening match. With two consecutive victories, the team has secured qualification for the semi-finals of the Hong Kong Sixes.