Historic win for Kuwait as Bilal Tahir stars in first-ever Hong Kong Sixes
Kuwait created history in their debut appearance at the Hong Kong Sixes, beating Afghanistan by 4 wickets in a thrilling contest to secure a place in the semifinals.
The victory was orchestrated by an extraordinary all-round performance from Bilal Tahir, who dismantled Afghanistan’s batting line-up with a stunning first-over triple strike, finishing with figures of 3/9. Bilal Tahir then smashed a blistering 36* off just 11 balls, including five massive sixes, to lead Kuwait across the line in a high-octane chase of 88 runs.
Afghanistan posted 87 in their 6 overs, propelled by a whirlwind 57 off 19 balls from Karim Janat. Despite the late flurry from Gulbadin Naib, who claimed two wickets in the chase, Kuwait’s response was relentless.
Captain Yasin Patel played a pivotal supporting role, scoring 29 off 12 balls, anchoring the innings and striking three towering sixes, while Ravija Sandaruwan and Meet Bhavsar provided quickfire starts in the powerplay.
Kuwait reached the target in just 5.1 overs, finishing 90/2, with Bilal Tahir earning the Player of the Match award for his match-winning all-round display. Fans and cricket enthusiasts witnessed a perfect blend of pace, power, and precision, as Kuwait’s debut at the Hong Kong Sixes turns into a story of inspiration and ambition.
With this landmark victory, Kuwait advances to the semifinals, promising more high-voltage action as they aim to continue their dream run in the tournament.
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