Australia vs Afghanistan ended with Afghanistan lifting the 2026 Hong Kong Sixes title after a four-wicket victory over Australia in the final at Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok.
Australia made 115 for five from its six overs after winning the toss and choosing to bat first.
Afghanistan reached 119 for two in 5.1 overs, completing the chase with five balls remaining.
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Australia Vs Afghanistan: Afghanistan chase down 116 in 5.1 overs
Imran Mir produced the decisive innings for Afghanistan, smashing an unbeaten 53 from 14 balls as the team overturned Australia’s total in a match played under the six-a-side tournament’s abbreviated format.
Mir’s innings included seven sixes and helped Afghanistan recover after losing two early wickets.
Farmanullah Safi finished unbeaten on 26 from seven deliveries, including four sixes, and joined Mir in an unbroken 87-run partnership.
Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib scored 17 before being dismissed, while Karim Janat added 13.
The early wickets briefly gave Australia an opening, but the final partnership ended the contest quickly.
Max Bryant leads Australia’s batting effort
Max Bryant was Australia’s top scorer with 44 from 14 balls, hitting four fours and four sixes.
Alex Ross added an unbeaten 29 from 10 deliveries, while Nick Hobson made 22 from seven.
Jack Wood, Chris Green and Patrick Dooley were listed as retired out during Australia’s innings, a common tactical feature of the Hong Kong Sixes format that allows teams to keep rotating batters in a short game.
Australia’s total appeared competitive in a match where every over carries significant weight, but Afghanistan’s aggressive chase left little room for a late recovery.
What the result means
The victory gives Afghanistan the Hong Kong Sixes championship after the team advanced to the final by defeating Scotland in the semi-final.
Australia reached the title match after beating the United Arab Emirates.
The tournament was staged from October 30 to November 1, 2026, in Hong Kong.
It featured six players on the field for each side and innings limited to six overs, creating a faster and more high-scoring version of conventional limited-overs cricket.
The final also added another result to the growing cricket rivalry between Australia and Afghanistan, although this match involved representative sixes squads rather than a standard international Test, one-day international or Twenty20 international.
Final score
| Team | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 115 for 5 in 6 overs | — |
| Afghanistan | 119 for 2 in 5.1 overs | Won by four wickets |
Afghanistan’s successful chase secured the trophy with five deliveries still unused, while Mir was the central figure in the final’s result, which followed the broader final-stage cricket coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Australia vs Afghanistan in the 2026 Hong Kong Sixes final?
Afghanistan beat Australia by four wickets in the final at Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok.
What was the Australia vs Afghanistan score?
Australia scored 115 for five in six overs, while Afghanistan made 119 for two in 5.1 overs.
Who was the player of the match?
Imran Mir was the leading performer for Afghanistan with an unbeaten 53 from 14 balls.
How many overs are played in the Hong Kong Sixes?
Each innings is limited to six overs, with six players taking part for each team on the field.
When was the Australia vs Afghanistan final played?
The final was played on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok, Hong Kong.
Fact-Checked: Key match details were checked against the ICC match listing, tournament fixture information and independent scorecard records. ([icc-cricket.com](https://www.icc-cricket.com/matches/275395/australia-vs-afghanistan?utm_source=openai))
Disclaimer: This report covers a Hong Kong Sixes representative match and should not be treated as a standard international cricket fixture.