Pakistani batsman Abbas Afridi performed a unique feat in the Hong Kong Sixes match against Kuwait on Friday. This right-handed batsman hit 6 sixes in a single over, equaling Yasin Patel’s record. Chasing the target of 124 runs against Kuwait in this tournament of 6 overs per team, Abbas scored 55 runs in 12 balls on the field. After giving 123 runs against Kuwait, Pakistan was able to reach the target only on the last ball of the match.

Before this match, 24-year-old Abbas had played a match against Bangladesh in July 2024 and since then he did not get a chance. He made his debut in the national team against New Zealand in January the same year. His innings of 55 runs in 12 balls will definitely attract the attention of the selectors now.

Big win for Pakistan against Kuwait in the Hong Kong Super Sixes!

They beat Kuwait by 4 wickets, with Abbas Afridi smashing six sixes in an over!#HongKongSixes pic.twitter.com/WjppEmAqTx

— ICC Asia Cricket (@ICCAsiaCricket) November 7, 2025

He has played a total of 24 T20 matches since his debut and has scored only 134 runs at an average of 12.18 and strike rate of 112.61.

What is Hong Kong Sixes International Cricket Tournament?

The Hong Kong Sixes is a fast-paced international cricket tournament consisting of 6 over matches. First held in 1992 and sanctioned by the ICC, this tournament is designed for entertainment. In this, every match is of about 45 minutes. In this format, all the players except the wicketkeeper have to bowl one over.

This season the tournament consists of 9 teams, divided into three groups of three each. Now knockout rounds are being played.

India-Pakistan match today

Today a cricket match will be played between Team India and Pakistan. Both the teams will face each other today in the Hong Kong Sixes Tournament. While on one hand Dinesh Karthik is commanding Team India, on the other hand Abbas Afridi is leading Pakistan. This match of India vs Pakistan will start at 1:05 pm today. The match will start at 1 pm.

Pakistan New Captain For Hong Kong Sixes 2025: The era of captaincy in Pakistan cricket keeps changing and now once again a change in captaincy is being seen. However, this change has not happened for the national team, but for the Hong Kong Sixes Tournament. Young fast bowler Abbas Afridi has been made the captain of the Pakistan team for this short format tournament. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a youth team under the captaincy of Abbas Afridi for this fast-paced tournament to be held in November 2025. This tournament will run from 7 to 9 November, in which 12 teams will participate.

Abbas Afridi got command

Abbas Afridi, who is the nephew of Umar Gul, is known for his excellent bowling and batting ability in the lower order in domestic cricket. Abbas also performed well in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), which caught the attention of the selectors. In this tournament, Abbas’s captaincy will be tested to see how he captains in this short format tournament.

Young enthusiasm in Pakistan squad

An excellent combination of experience and youthful enthusiasm is being seen in the Pakistan team selected for Hong Kong Sixes. This team includes many players who can play good cricket for Pakistan in future. The aim of the Pakistani team in this tournament will be to further improve its record, because Pakistan has been the most successful team in the history of this tournament.

Pakistan Hong Kong Sixers Squad:

Abbas Afridi (captain), Abdul Samad, Khawaja Mohammad Nafe, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Shehzad, Saad Masood and Shahid Aziz.

Non-travelling reserve players:

Danish Aziz and Mohammad Kaif

What is Hong Kong Sixes Tournament?

This is a unique and fast-paced tournament of six players, which is known for its explosive style. In this tournament, there are six players in each team and each bowler can bowl only one over. In this format, the thrill of fast batting and fast bowling is seen. Pakistan team is in Pool C with India and Kuwait. This tournament is starting from 7th November.