Sri Lanka claims the Hong Kong Super Sixes 2024 title with a three-wicket win over Pakistan, chasing down a 73-run target with six balls to spare.
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Sri Lanka Wins Hong Kong Super Sixes 2024
The Hong Kong Super Sixes 2024 concluded in spectacular fashion, with Sri Lanka winning the trophy by three wickets over Pakistan. Chasing a modest 73-run goal, Sri Lanka crossed the line with six balls to spare, overcoming a tense finale and Pakistan’s fightback.
Sri Lanka’s chase began well, thanks to openers Sandun Weerakkody and Dhananjaya Lakshan, who put on a quick 39-run partnership. Weerakkody’s quickfire 34 off 13 balls laid a good foundation, putting Pakistan under early strain. However, Pakistan struck back in the fourth over, with skipper Faheem Ashraf removing Sri Lanka’s highest scorer, Weerakkody.
The Hong Kong Super Sixes 2024 encounter became tense when Pakistan took two more fast wickets, reducing Sri Lanka to 59/3 in the fifth over. Tharindu Rathnayake, on the other hand, remained composed and scored a crucial 16 runs in the penultimate over to ensure Sri Lanka’s victory. Pakistan’s Faheem Ashraf and Hussain Talat each took one wicket, but their efforts were insufficient to prevent Sri Lanka from achieving the objective.
Earlier in the final, Sri Lankan captain Lihuru Madhusanka won the toss and decided to bowl first. His bowlers supported his decision, limiting Pakistan to a modest total. Muhammad Akhlaq’s stunning 20-ball 48 was Pakistan’s only highlight, with the wicketkeeper-batsman carrying his team until he was bowled by Madhusanka in the final over. Faheem Ashraf’s
In the Hong Kong Super Sixes 2024 semi-finals, Pakistan’s all-round strength shined as they overcame Australia to advance to the final. Australia batted first and achieved a challenging 107/1, thanks in large part to Dan Christian’s quick 42 from 10 balls and Sam Heazlett’s steady 26 from nine deliveries. Faheem Ashraf’s bowling provided the sole breakthrough, dismissing Australia’s Jack Wood for 36 to end a robust 56-run opening stand.
Pakistan’s pursuit of 108 in the semi-finals began with strong beginnings from openers Asif Ali and Muhammad Akhlaq. Before being dismissed, Asif had scored 32 runs off only eight deliveries, including five sixes. Akhlaq maintained his momentum, scoring 32 from ten balls, including three fours and three sixes. Faheem Ashraf and Aamer Yamin led Pakistan to victory with a crucial 38-run partnership, with Faheem sealing it by striking Dan Christian for four on the penultimate delivery.
The Hong Kong Super Sixes 2024 competition was jam-packed with high-scoring games and spectacular finishes, highlighting the dynamic, fast-paced nature of Super Sixes cricket. Sri Lanka’s victory over Pakistan in the final rounded off a thrilling tournament, with Sri Lankan bowlers and batsmen rising to the occasion when it counted the most.
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