Pakistan defeated Oman by 18 runs in the Plate final of the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 on Sunday. The victory secured the second-tier title and helped Pakistan finish fifth overall.

Pakistan had entered the tournament as defending champions but failed to retain the main title.

Abbas Afridi Leads Pakistan to 154

Batting first at Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok, Pakistan posted an imposing 154-4 in their allotted six overs.

Captain Abbas Afridi led the scoring with a remarkable 73 off just 16 balls. His innings included one four and 11 sixes. He retired before returning to the crease in the final over.

Abdul Samad added a rapid 26 from five deliveries, including two fours and three sixes. Ahmed Daniyal also made an impact, scoring 25 off five balls with four sixes.

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Muhammad Shahzad contributed 13 from four deliveries, hitting two sixes. Opener Khawaja Nafay scored seven off three balls, while Irfan Niazi was dismissed without scoring.

Oman Fall 18 Runs Short

Oman responded with 136-4 in six overs but could not complete the chase.

Usman Ali top-scored with 67 from 17 deliveries. His innings featured four boundaries and eight sixes.

Zohaib Amanat also delivered an aggressive performance, scoring 61 off 18 balls with four fours and eight sixes.

Oman captain Aamir Kaleem was run out for a duck by Ahmed Daniyal.

Sami Hassan, Shafiq Jan and Muzahir Khan were retired out as Oman tried to keep its leading batters at the crease. Usman later returned to the crease after the first wicket fell.

Pakistan Finish Fifth Overall

The Plate final victory gave Pakistan a positive finish to their campaign. However, the team could not defend its Hong Kong Sixes championship and ended the tournament in fifth place.

Pakistan’s win over Oman secured the Plate title, rather than the main tournament championship.