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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif faced backlash on social media for celebrating Pakistan's victory over India in the Hong Kong Sixes 2026. Despite Pakistan's win, they were eliminated from the main Cup competition due to a previous loss to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE secured their place in the Cup semi-finals by defeating India. Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra criticized Sharif for not fact-checking the tournament results before celebrating. Pakistan's win over India was led by Abbas Afridi, who contributed a quickfire 35 off eight balls, while Khawaja Nafay scored 41 off 12 deliveries.
The Hong Kong Sixes 2026 saw intense competition, with the UAE topping Group C after defeating both India and Pakistan. Pakistan's loss to the UAE in their opening match meant they could not advance to the Cup semi-finals, despite their victory over India. The UAE's captain Khalid Shah was a standout performer, scoring 71 off 20 balls in their win over Pakistan and 52 off 14 balls in their match against India. The Cup semi-finals are set for Saturday, with the UAE facing Australia.
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