Pakistan advanced to the semifinals of the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 after a jaw-dropping finish from Abdul Samad, who blasted an unbeaten 50 off just 10 balls, striking eight sixes at an astonishing strike rate of 500.
Chasing 103 runs against South Africa in the second quarterfinal, Pakistan sealed the victory in just 3.5 overs to win by five wickets. Samad turned the game around in spectacular fashion, hammering five consecutive sixes off Jordan Morris to complete one of the most explosive innings in the tournament’s history.
Earlier, South Africa had posted 102/3 (6 overs), with Ethan John Cunningham (29 off 10) and Blake Simpson (26 off 9) providing quick runs. However, Pakistan’s powerful response, led by Samad’s clean hitting, left no chance for a comeback.
This sensational performance not only secured Pakistan’s spot in the semifinals but also etched Abdul Samad’s name among the standout performers of the 2025 edition of the Hong Kong Sixes.
