The Hong Kong Sixes 2025 tournament saw Pakistan emerge victorious, but not without some amusing and controversial moments. One such moment involved Pakistan batter Muhammad Shahzad, who attempted to mimic Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya's iconic trophy pose following Pakistan's win. However, Shahzad's attempt fell flat, and he became the target of social media trolls. But what truly happened in the final between Pakistan and Kuwait? And how did India fare in the tournament? Let's delve into the details.
The Pakistan vs. Kuwait Final
In the final match, Pakistan batted first and posted a score of 135/3 in six overs, thanks to knocks from Abbas Afridi (52 retired hurt), Abdul Samad (42), and Khawaja Nafay (22). Bhavsar took all three wickets for Kuwait. In reply, Kuwait was all out for 92/6 in 5.1 overs, with these two teams having met in the group stages, and Pakistan emerging victorious.
Muhammad Shahzad's Misadventure
Shahzad, who is yet to make his senior team debut, represented Pakistan at the U-19 level and recently made headlines with a five-wicket haul, including a hat-trick, while playing for Pakistan TV in the President's Cup final. He also scored a hundred in the same match. However, his attempt to mimic Pandya's iconic pose after Pakistan's win was met with ridicule and trolls on social media.
India's Performance at Hong Kong Sixes 2025
Led by Karthik, India started with a two-run win over Pakistan using the Duckworth-Lewis System (DLS) method. However, their performance took a turn for the worse as they lost to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Nepal, and Sri Lanka in the Plate group. This tournament marked Pakistan's sixth title at the Hong Kong Sixes, making them the most successful side in the competition.
