In a high‑octane Plate Final at Mong Kok, Pakistan posted a six‑over total of 154‑4, leaving Oman needing an almost impossible 38 runs from the last four balls.
Key points
- Pakistan secured the Plate Final win by posting a 154‑run total.
- Oman fell short, needing 38 runs from the last four balls.
- Khalid Shah (UAE) leads the tournament with 186 runs.
On 1 November 2026, the Hong Kong Sixes Plate Final pitted Oman against Pakistan at the Mong Kok event centre. Pakistan completed their innings in the allotted six overs, reaching 154 runs for the loss of four wickets, a run‑rate of 25.7 per over.
Oman’s reply was equally brisk. After 5.2 overs they were 117‑4, but the required run‑rate had surged to 57 runs per over, meaning they needed 38 more runs from just four balls to win the match.
Pakistan set a 154‑run total
The six‑over format of the HK Sixes emphasizes explosive batting, and Pakistan’s total proved too steep for Oman to chase down in the final moments. The match concluded with Pakistan securing the Plate Final victory.
Across the tournament, UAE’s Khalid Shah topped the run‑scoring charts with 186 runs from four matches. He was followed by South Africa’s Jorich van Schalkwyk (177 runs) and Australia’s Max Bryant (172 runs). The leaderboard also featured notable contributions from players such as Vishen Halambage (161) and Abbas Afridi (133).
Oman's chase falters in the final over
The HK Sixes continues to showcase rapid‑fire cricket, with each side limited to six overs and a premium on boundary hitting. The Plate Final highlighted both the excitement of the format and the fine margins that decide matches.
Reader questions
What is the Hong Kong Sixes format?
Each team bats for a maximum of six overs, making for a fast‑paced, high‑scoring game.
How many overs were played in the Plate Final?
Both sides were allotted six overs; Pakistan used all six, while Oman completed 5.2 overs before the match ended.
Who topped the run‑scoring chart in the tournament?
UAE’s Khalid Shah led with 186 runs in four matches.
Source: thesportstak.com
