{"id":575318,"date":"2026-11-01T06:03:18","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T01:03:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=575318"},"modified":"2026-11-01T06:03:18","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T01:03:18","slug":"pakistan-knocked-out-of-hong-kong-sixes-2026-main-trophy-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/pakistan-knocked-out-of-hong-kong-sixes-2026-main-trophy-race\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan knocked out of Hong Kong Sixes 2026 main trophy race"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> Hong Kong<br \/>\nDefending champions Pakistan have been knocked out of the main Cup competition at the ongoing Hong Kong Sixes 2026, ending their bid for a seventh title.<br \/>\nDespite registering a dominant victory over arch-rivals India, a narrow defeat to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their opening match saw Pakistan finish second in Group C, ending their hopes of defending the title under the tournament\u2019s format.<br \/>\nThe Abbas Afridi-led side faced an early setback on Friday after losing a thrilling opening fixture against the UAE. Batting first, Pakistan posted a formidable 106 for 3 in their allotted six overs, courtesy of a blistering half-century from their captain, who smashed 53 runs.<br \/>\nHowever, the UAE produced a remarkable chase, reaching the 107-run target on the final delivery to secure a dramatic one-wicket victory.<br \/>\nPakistan bounced back emphatically in their second group match against India. The bowling attack restricted the arch-rivals to 88 for 5 before Pakistan chased down the target in just 3.5 overs, finishing at 91 for 2.<br \/>\nKhawaja Nafay led the charge with an aggressive 41, while Afridi chipped in with a quickfire 35 to guide Pakistan to a comprehensive victory.<br \/>\nHowever, Pakistan were subsequently pushed down to second place in the Group C standings after the UAE defeated India to finish top of the table. India posted 95 runs, which the Emirates side chased down without losing a wicket in just four overs.<br \/>\nWith the UAE winning both their group matches to remain unbeaten, they secured the only semi-final berth from Group C in the main Cup competition.<\/p>\n<p>Despite their convincing performance against India, the tournament format dictates that only the group winners advance to the main Cup semi-finals, while the runners-up and third-placed teams progress to the Plate and Bowl semi-finals, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>Pakistan will now compete in the Plate tournament, where they are scheduled to face hosts Hong Kong in the second Plate semi-final on Saturday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hong Kong Defending champions Pakistan have been knocked out of the main Cup competition at the ongoing Hong Kong Sixes 2026, ending their bid for a seventh title. 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