{
  "id": 17347378,
  "title": "PM Shehbaz Sharif praises Pakistan for defeating India in Hong Kong Sixes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/pm-shehbaz-sharif-praises-pakistan-for-defeating-india-in-hong-kong",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T05:11:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/pm-shehbaz-sharif-praises-pakistan-for-defeating-india-in-hong-kong-sixes-1.500730471"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the opening clash of the Hong Kong Sixes 2026, Pakistan's national cricket team achieved a four-wicket victory over India, marking a significant win for the team. The result was achieved in just 3.5 overs, with captain Abbas Afridi playing a crucial role, scoring 35 runs off just eight deliveries, while Nafay Nafay contributed 41 off 12 balls. Pakistan, the most successful team in the Hong Kong Sixes tournament's history, having won six times, including the 2025 edition, is now looking to add another title to their record. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the team, praising their efforts and those of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), particularly Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, for their role in preparing the players. Sharif also commended the board for their support. The victory over India provides Pakistan with an early morale boost as they participate in the Hong Kong Sixes tournament, along with hosting matches against Sri Lanka and England in an ODI Tri-Series.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated the national team after their four-wicket victory over India in the opening clash of the Hong Kong Sixes 2026, praising the players and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for their efforts. Pakistan chased down India’s target of 89 in just 3.5 overs at the Mission Road Ground, with Khawaja Nafay and captain Abbas Afridi leading the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}