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Hong Kong
The fireworks continued in the Hong Kong Sixes 2024 as Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 3 wickets in the final to emerge as champions.
Being out into bat, Pakistan were bowled out for 72 in 5.2 overs. Muhammad Akhlaq top-scored with 48 off 20. Later, Pakistan bowlers did create some pressure in the starting of the chase but the Lankan Lions soon pushed the pedal.
Sandun Weerakkody chipped in with a 13-ball 34 while captain Lahiru Madushanka (19 off 5) and Tharindu Ratnayake (16* off 4) made valuable contributions to take the side home.
Earlier, in the day, Australia’s Dan Christian smashed 6 sixes in one over against Pakistan’s Asif Ali in the semi-final.
Christian helped the Aussies put up 107/1 in 6 overs. He ended up getting 42*off 10.
Pakistan chased down the target in 5.5 overs to win by 4 wickets. Muhammad Akhlaq scored 32 off 10 while Asif Ali struck 32 off 8.
The rest of the job was done by Faheem Ashraf (19* off 9) and Aamer Yamin (24* off 8).
Sri Lanka made it to the final defeating Bangladesh. Bangla tigers were bundled out for 103 after Tharindu Rathnayake picked up four wickets. In their chase, Sri Lanka needed 14 runs in the final over and they went over the line by 3 wickets.
In the Plate Final, South Africa against UAE, scored 96-4 after JJ Smuts remained unbeaten at 67 off 18 and then the bowlers unveiled a brilliant show with the ball. UAE were restricted to 95-4 and lost by 1 run.
