DID Press: Afghanistan won the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 title after defeating Australia by four wickets in the final on Sunday, November 1.
According to Ariana News, Australia batted first after winning the toss and scored 115 runs in six overs. Max Bryant was Australia’s leading scorer, making 44 runs off 14 balls.
Afghanistan chased down the target to secure a four-wicket victory and claim the championship.
Afghanistan had earlier defeated South Africa and Oman in the group stage before securing a place in the final with a 21-run victory over Scotland in the semifinals.
In the semifinal, Afghanistan scored 121 runs in six overs, led by Gulbadin Naib, who smashed 51 runs off 16 balls. Karim Janat contributed 37 runs off nine balls, while Sediqullah Pacha added 27 off nine. Scotland managed 100 runs in reply.
The title marks a significant achievement for Afghanistan in international six-a-side cricket.