Bangladesh secured a comfortable 25-run victory over South Africa in the Plate 1st Semi-Final at Mong Kok on November 9, 2025. After posting a strong total of 128/3 in their six overs, Bangladesh’s bowlers restricted South Africa to just 103 runs, booking their place in the Plate final. Habibur Rahman Sohan’s explosive innings and disciplined bowling from the entire Bangladesh attack proved too much for the South African team.
Match Scorecard
| Team | Score | Overs | Wickets | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 128/3 | 6.0 | 3 | Won by 25 runs |
| South Africa | 103 | 6.0 | 6 | Lost |
Target: 129 runs
Run Rate: Bangladesh 21.33 | South Africa 17.16
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Role | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habibur Rahman Sohan | Bangladesh | Batsman | 54 runs off 13 balls (retired hurt) |
| Abdullah Bayoumy | South Africa | Batsman | 38 runs off 10 balls |
| Abu Hider | Bangladesh | Bowler | 2 wickets for 25 runs |
| Jishan Alam | Bangladesh | Bowler | 2 wickets for 15 runs |
Key Moments
- Sohan’s Explosive Start: Habibur Rahman Sohan smashed 54 runs from just 13 deliveries with 1 four and 8 sixes, giving Bangladesh a flying start before retiring hurt at the impressive strike rate of 415.38.
- Jishan’s Crucial Knock: Jishan Alam contributed a vital 24 runs off 7 balls, maintaining the momentum with 4 sixes before being run out in the fourth over.
- Late Flourish: Mosaddek Hossain’s quick-fire 27 runs off 8 balls, including 2 fours and 3 sixes, pushed Bangladesh past the 125-run mark.
- Bayoumy’s Resistance: Abdullah Bayoumy fought back for South Africa with 38 runs from 10 balls, including 1 four and 3 sixes, but lacked support from his teammates.
- Bangladesh’s Bowling Dominance: Abu Hider and Jishan Alam each claimed two wickets, while the entire bowling unit maintained pressure throughout South Africa’s chase.
- Regular Wickets: South Africa lost wickets at regular intervals, falling from 59/1 to 103 all out, never recovering from the middle-order collapse.
Match Analysis
Bangladesh’s batting performance was built on aggression from the start. Sohan’s incredible hitting set the tone, and even after his retirement hurt, Bangladesh maintained their attacking approach through Jishan Alam and Mosaddek Hossain. The team’s strategy of maximizing boundaries paid off, with 14 sixes and 7 fours in their innings.
South Africa’s chase started promisingly with Bayoumy’s aggressive batting, but the loss of his wicket in the third over triggered a collapse. The middle order failed to build partnerships, and despite brief resistance from Morris and Dube, they fell 25 runs short of the target. Bangladesh’s bowlers executed their plans perfectly, mixing pace and variety to keep South Africa under pressure.
The victory format of six-over cricket demands high strike rates and smart bowling changes. Bangladesh excelled in both departments, using five different bowlers effectively and maintaining a run rate that South Africa couldn’t match despite their best efforts.
What’s Next
Bangladesh will now advance to the Plate final of the Hong Kong International Sixes 2025, where they will face the winner of the second Plate semi-final. After losing in the quarter-finals earlier in the tournament, Bangladesh has bounced back strongly in the Plate competition and will be confident heading into the final. South Africa’s campaign ends here, but they showed fighting spirit, particularly through Bayoumy’s explosive batting.
The final day of the tournament on November 9 will see the Cup, Plate, and Bowl finals decide the champions across all three competitions.