Led by captain Abbas Afridi's explosive performance with the bat, Pakistan posted a staggering total of 154 for four in their allotted six overs before restricting Oman to 136 for four.

Opting to field first after winning the toss, Oman struggled to contain the Pakistani batting lineup. Abbas produced a stunning display of power-hitting, smashing an unbeaten 73 off just 16 deliveries.

The Pakistan skipper cleared the boundary 11 times and hit one four, finishing with a strike rate of 456.25 to lay the foundation for his side's massive total.

Middle-order batter Abdul Samad provided strong support, scoring 32 runs from seven balls with four sixes and two fours before falling caught and bowled to Muzahir Raza.

Late hitting from Ahmed Daniyal, who hammered an unbeaten 25 off five balls with four sixes, helped Pakistan maintain their relentless run rate in the closing overs.

Among the other contributors, Muhammad Shahzad scored 13 off four balls before retiring out, while Khawaja Nafay chipped in with seven runs. Muzahir Raza was Oman's most successful bowler, taking two for 46.

In response, Oman produced a spirited run chase, powered by aggressive half-centuries from Zohaib Amanat and Usman Ali, but ultimately fell short of the steep target.

Zohaib remained unbeaten on 61 from 18 balls, hitting eight sixes and three fours, while Usman struck an unbeaten 67 off 17 deliveries with eight sixes and four fours.

Oman suffered early setbacks as captain Aamir Kaleem was run out without scoring, while several middle-order batters retired out as the required run rate climbed beyond reach.

Abbas was named player of the match for his decisive 73-run innings, completing a successful campaign for Pakistan in the Plate division of the tournament.

Brief scores: Pakistan 154-4 (6 overs; Abbas Afridi 73*, Abdul Samad 32, Ahmed Daniyal 25*; Muzahir Raza 2-46) beat Oman 136-4 (6 overs; Usman Ali 67*, Zohaib Amanat 61*) by 18 runs.

Chasing a target of 107 for victory, Pakistan reached the required total in just 4.3 overs, led by a dominant display from skipper Abbas Afridi.

Hong Kong, batting first after being sent in, posted a competitive total of 106-3 in their allotted six overs. Nizakat Khan led the scoring for the hosts with 38 off 10 deliveries, featuring five sixes.

Anshy Rath also contributed significantly with 37 runs from 15 balls, while Nasrulla Rana provided a late flourish, hitting 16 runs from just three deliveries to bolster the Hong Kong total.

Irfan Khan was the standout bowler for Pakistan, claiming two wickets for 16 runs in his single over. Ahmed Daniyal also chipped in with a wicket to help restrict the opposition.

In response, Pakistan’s chase was spearheaded by Abbas, who smashed 55 runs off only 13 deliveries. His explosive innings included three fours and seven sixes.

Khawaja Nafay provided crucial support, scoring 34 runs from 10 balls, which included four sixes and two fours. Abdul Samad finished the match quickly with a rapid 17 off four deliveries.

Pakistan had entered the Plate competition after finishing second in Group C. Their campaign began with a narrow last-ball defeat to the United Arab Emirates, despite a 53-run knock from Abbas.

The team recovered well in their second group match, securing a comfortable victory over India. In that encounter, Pakistan restricted India to 88-5 before chasing the target in 3.5 overs.

Nafay had impressed in the win against India with 41 runs, while Abbas contributed 35. However, the United Arab Emirates advanced to the main Cup semi-finals after winning both their group matches.

Pakistan now moves forward to face Oman in the Plate final. The tournament, known for its fast-paced format, continues to draw attention as teams compete for the secondary trophy.

Brief scores: Hong Kong 106-3 (6 overs; Nizakat Khan 38, Anshy Rath 37) lost to Pakistan 107-5 (4.3 overs; Abbas Afridi 55, Khawaja Nafay 34) by five wickets.

Sharif had posted online to congratulate the Pakistan team on securing a four-wicket victory against arch-rivals India during the fast-paced, six-a-side competition.

However, Chopra was quick to point out that the match in question was not actually Pakistan's opening fixture of the tournament as the Prime Minister had claimed.

The digital exchange drew significant attention across social media platforms as cricket fans and commentators reacted to the political commentary surrounding the exhibition tournament.

In his online post, Sharif praised the players for their performance and also commended Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi for supporting the squad.

The Prime Minister wrote that it was a good game of cricket while celebrating the four-wicket win over India in what he termed the opening clash.

Chopra responded by highlighting that Pakistan had actually suffered a defeat against the United Arab Emirates in their true opening match of the competition.

The former India opener questioned the factual accuracy of the Prime Minister's statement, suggesting an excessive eagerness to celebrate a victory against India regardless of tournament context.

Chopra also remarked that the Prime Minister's focus on the Hong Kong Sixes reflected the current standing and general quality of the country's cricket setup.

The match itself saw Pakistan secure a comprehensive four-wicket victory after successfully chasing down a target set by India within the allotted overs.

Pakistan captain Abbas Afridi had earlier won the toss and elected to field first, putting the Indian batsmen under pressure on the short boundary ground.

Despite a fiery knock of 40 runs from just 11 deliveries by Shashank Singh, India were restricted to 88-5 at the end of their six overs.

In reply, Pakistan reached the target comfortably in just 3.5 overs to seal the win against their arch-rivals.

Khawaja Nafay led the charge for the batting side with an explosive 41 runs off 12 deliveries, while captain Afridi contributed a quickfire 35 off eight balls to guide his team home.

The Hong Kong Sixes is a traditional six-a-side competition that features rapid gameplay, minimal overs per innings, and aggressive stroke play from all participating international teams.

Brief scores: India 88-5 (6 overs; Shashank Singh 40) lost to Pakistan 89-4 (3.5 overs; Khawaja Nafay 41, Abbas Afridi 35) by 4 wickets.