Australia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka Register Semi-final Spots In Hong Kong Sixes 2024

excitement and entertainment continued in Hong Kong Sixes 2024 as spectators witnessed some thrilling matches and stunning performances on Day 2 of competition.

Pakistan registered a place in semi-final of tournament after defeating South Africa by 17 runs. Batting first, Pakistan managed to score 105/3 in 6 overs. Muhamm Akhlaq notched up a fifty before retiring while Hussain Talat remained not out at 27 off 11.

But it was Pakistan bowlers who did a phenomenal job and restricted Proteas to 88/4. Hussain Talat picked up two wickets while Shahab Khan and Aamer Yamin scalped one each.

India faced New Zealand in Bowl Match 3 and Kiwi batters were on a roll against Men in Blue right from word go. Siddhesh Dixit chipped in with 12-ball 55 before retiring Raunaq Kapur smashed 33* off just 7 as side put up 146/3 in 6 overs. In reply, India were restricted to 102/2 with Shreevats Goswami being top-scorer. He scored 42* off 16.

In next fixture of day, Oman faced England in Bowl Match 4. Oman batters totally dominated England bowling unit and out up a mammoth 159/0 in 6 overs.

Captain Vinayak Shukla and Hassnain Shah struck fifties before retiring while Asif Khan remained unbeaten at 44 off 15. England didn't really get start that was needed and were eventually restricted to 92/4. Ed Barnard remained unbeaten at 57 off 16. Oman won by 67 runs.

third quarter-final took place between Sri Lanka and Nepal. Lankan lions scored 123/2 in 6 overs with Sandun Weerakkody getting to a 50 before retiring. Captain Lahiru Mushanka struck 31* off 8 while Lahiru Samarakoon chipped in with 22 off 5. Later, bowlers put up a brilliant show as opposition could only manage 83 before getting bowled out.

Rashid Khan got 55 off 18. Lahiru Samarakoon and Tharindu Ratnayake picked up two wickets each while Dhananjaya Lakshan and Lahiru Mushanka scalped one wicket apiece as Sri Lanka won by 40 runs.

day’s proceedings ended with fourth quarter-final between Banglesh and UAE where Bangla tigers went through to semis. Batting first, Banglesh scored 111/1 in 6 overs. In reply, UAE lost early wickets and were 43/3 in 3.2 overs when game ended.

match though wasn’t completed due to b lights and Banglesh defeated UAE (UAE were 18 runs behind par score).

Australia, Pakistan, Banglesh and Sri Lanka are four semi-finalists.