Hong Kong Sixes 2025: India Beats Pakistan by Two Runs in Rain-Shortened Match
India posted 86 for 4 in six overs, led by Robin Uthappa’s quickfire 28 runs off 11 balls. Supporting innings came from Dinesh Karthik (17 runs off 6 balls) and Bharat Chipli (24 runs off 13 balls), both adding crucial runs to the total.
Match Highlights
- Pakistan’s Khawaja Nafay had a strong start, scoring 18 runs off the opening over.
- Stuart Binny dismissed Maaz Sadaqat early in the second over after Sadaqat scored 7 off 3 balls.
- Pakistan reached 41 for 1 after three overs with Nafay (18 off 9) and Abdul Samad (16 off 6) at the crease, appearing on track to chase the target.
Rain Impact and Outcome
Continuous rain forced the officials to shorten the match, ultimately handing India a narrow two-run victory.
India registered a thrilling two-run win over arch-rival Pakistan at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground.
Standings and Format
India leads Pool A with two points after two games, while Pakistan holds second place with one win and one loss. Kuwait remains at the bottom without any points.
The group stage of the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 follows a single round-robin format, with the top two teams from each pool advancing to the quarterfinals.
The group stage of the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 will follow a single round-robin format, with the top two teams from each pool advancing to the quarterfinals.
Author’s summary: India narrowly defeated Pakistan by two runs in a rain-affected Hong Kong Sixes match, maintaining their lead in Pool A ahead of the knockout stage.
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