Hong Kong XI vs Afghanistan XI Result – Plate Semi Final 2

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Plate Semi Final 2 • Hong Kong Sixes

HK XI

96/1 (5.4)

AFG XI

95/5 (6)

Hong Kong XI won by 5 wickets

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5.4

2

Ijaz Ahmadzai to Nizakat Khan, 2 runs

5.3

1

Ijaz Ahmadzai to Anshuman Rath, 1 run

5.2

1

Ijaz Ahmadzai to Nizakat Khan, 1 run

5.1

1L

Ijaz Ahmadzai to Anshuman Rath, 1 leg bye

5.1

2N

Ijaz Ahmadzai to Nizakat Khan, 2 no ball

End of over 5 (22 runs)

Nizakat Khan 20 (7)

Anshuman Rath 44 (15)

HK XI 89/1

Karim Janat 2-0-35-0

4.6

1

Karim Janat to Nizakat Khan, 1 run

4.5

4

Karim Janat to Nizakat Khan, Four

4.4

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Karim Janat to Anshuman Rath, 1 run

4.3

6

Karim Janat to Anshuman Rath, Six

4.2

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Karim Janat to Anshuman Rath, Four

4.1

6

Karim Janat to Anshuman Rath, Six

End of over 4 (16 runs)

Nizakat Khan 15 (5)

Anshuman Rath 27 (11)

HK XI 67/1

Farmanullah Safi 1-0-15-0

3.6

4

Farmanullah Safi to Nizakat Khan, Four

3.5

4

Farmanullah Safi to Nizakat Khan, Four

3.4

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Farmanullah Safi to Anshuman Rath, 1 run

3.3

0

Farmanullah Safi to Anshuman Rath, no run

3.2

1L

Farmanullah Safi to Nizakat Khan, 1 leg bye

3.1

6

Farmanullah Safi to Nizakat Khan, Six

End of over 3 (14 runs)

Anshuman Rath 26 (9)

Nizakat Khan 1 (1)

HK XI 51/1

Gulbadin Naib 1-1-14-0

2.6

6

Gulbadin Naib to Anshuman Rath, Six

2.5

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Gulbadin Naib to Nizakat Khan, 1 run

2.4

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Gulbadin Naib to Babar Hayat, Out! Caught by F Safi

2.3

0

Gulbadin Naib to Babar Hayat, no run

2.2

1

Gulbadin Naib to Anshuman Rath, 1 run

2.1

6

Gulbadin Naib to Anshuman Rath, Six

End of over 2 (13 runs)

Anshuman Rath 13 (6)

Babar Hayat 24 (6)

HK XI 37/0

Karim Janat 1-0-13-0

1.6

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Karim Janat to Anshuman Rath, 1 run

Match Summary

Hong Kong XI and Afghanistan XI met in Plate Semi Final 2 of Hong Kong Sixes, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 4.5: Karim Janat to Nizakat Khan, Four | 4.3: Karim Janat to Anshuman Rath, Six | 4.2: Karim Janat to Anshuman Rath, Four. The turning point arrived at 2.4 when Gulbadin Naib to Babar Hayat, Out! Caught by F Safi. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Hong Kong XI won by 5 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

4.5: Karim Janat to Nizakat Khan, Four
4.3: Karim Janat to Anshuman Rath, Six
4.2: Karim Janat to Anshuman Rath, Four
4.1: Karim Janat to Anshuman Rath, Six
3.6: Farmanullah Safi to Nizakat Khan, Four
3.5: Farmanullah Safi to Nizakat Khan, Four
3.1: Farmanullah Safi to Nizakat Khan, Six
2.6: Gulbadin Naib to Anshuman Rath, Six

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 2.4 when Gulbadin Naib to Babar Hayat, Out! Caught by F Safi. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Hong Kong XI won by 5 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 4.5: Karim Janat to Nizakat Khan, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

5.4 2 Ijaz Ahmadzai to Nizakat Khan, 2 runs

5.3 1 Ijaz Ahmadzai to Anshuman Rath, 1 run

5.2 1 Ijaz Ahmadzai to Nizakat Khan, 1 run

5.1 1L Ijaz Ahmadzai to Anshuman Rath, 1 leg bye

5.1 2N Ijaz Ahmadzai to Nizakat Khan, 2 no ball

End of over 5 (22 runs)

Nizakat Khan 20 (7)

Anshuman Rath 44 (15)

HK XI 89/1

Karim Janat 2-0-35-0

4.6 1 Karim Janat to Nizakat Khan, 1 run

4.5 4 Karim Janat to Nizakat Khan, Four

4.4 1 Karim Janat to Anshuman Rath, 1 run

4.3 6 Karim Janat to Anshuman Rath, Six

4.2 4 Karim Janat to Anshuman Rath, Four

4.1 6 Karim Janat to Anshuman Rath, Six

End of over 4 (16 runs)

Nizakat Khan 15 (5)

Anshuman Rath 27 (11)

HK XI 67/1

Farmanullah Safi 1-0-15-0

3.6 4 Farmanullah Safi to Nizakat Khan, Four

3.5 4 Farmanullah Safi to Nizakat Khan, Four

3.4 1 Farmanullah Safi to Anshuman Rath, 1 run

3.3 0 Farmanullah Safi to Anshuman Rath, no run

3.2 1L Farmanullah Safi to Nizakat Khan, 1 leg bye

3.1 6 Farmanullah Safi to Nizakat Khan, Six

End of over 3 (14 runs)

Anshuman Rath 26 (9)

Nizakat Khan 1 (1)

HK XI 51/1

Gulbadin Naib 1-1-14-0

2.6 6 Gulbadin Naib to Anshuman Rath, Six

2.5 1 Gulbadin Naib to Nizakat Khan, 1 run

2.4 W Gulbadin Naib to Babar Hayat, Out! Caught by F Safi

2.3 0 Gulbadin Naib to Babar Hayat, no run

2.2 1 Gulbadin Naib to Anshuman Rath, 1 run

2.1 6 Gulbadin Naib to Anshuman Rath, Six

End of over 2 (13 runs)

Anshuman Rath 13 (6)

Babar Hayat 24 (6)

HK XI 37/0

Karim Janat 1-0-13-0

1.6 1 Karim Janat to Anshuman Rath, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Hong Kong XI vs Afghanistan XI Plate Semi Final 2 match?
Hong Kong XI won by 5 wickets.

What is the Hong Kong XI vs Afghanistan XI Plate Semi Final 2?
Hong Kong XI vs Afghanistan XI is the Plate Semi Final 2 of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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