Pakistan advance to semi-finals of Hong Kong Sixes 2024-25
Pakistan’s strong bowling and fielding efforts helped restrict South African team
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Pakistan have secured a spot in the semi-finals of the Hong Kong Sixes 2024-25 after a convincing victory over South Africa in the quarter-finals.
Pakistan set a challenging target of 106 runs, with key performances from Mohammad Akhlaq and Hussain Talat. Akhlaq scored an explosive 53 runs off just 16 balls, while Talat contributed 27 runs off 11 balls, powering Pakistan to a formidable total.
In response, South Africa struggled to keep up with the required run rate and fell short, managing only 88 runs. Pakistan’s strong bowling and fielding efforts helped restrict the South African team, sealing their spot in the semi-finals of the tournament.
A day earlier, Pakistan defeated India by six wickets and achieved the target in five overs without any losses with Asif Ali’s brilliant innings of 55 runs.
Also Read: Pakistan defeat India in Hong Kong super sixes game
In a thrilling contest at the Hong Kong Super Sixes, India set a challenging target of 120 runs for Pakistan to chase in six overs.
India posted a strong total of 119 for the loss of two wickets, with standout performances from Ruben Uthappa and Chipley. Uthappa contributed a solid 31 runs, while Chipley led the charge with an explosive 53 runs.
Pakistan's Faheem Ashraf was the key bowler for his side, taking both of India's wickets.
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