Hong Kong Sixes: India Edges Pakistan in Rain-Shortened Match
India posted 86/4 in six overs, driven by a quick 28 runs off 11 balls from Robin Uthappa. Dinesh Karthik contributed 17 runs off 6 balls, while Bharat Chipli added 24 off 13, supporting Uthappa’s effort.
Robin Uthappa’s 11-ball 28 was crucial in India’s win.
India secured a thrilling two-run victory over their arch-rivals Pakistan at the Hong Kong Sixes tournament, held at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground on Friday.
Pakistan’s opener, Khawaja Nafay, started strong with 18 runs in the first over. Stuart Binny dismissed Maaz Sadaqat early in the second over, who scored 7 off 3 balls. Pakistan reached 41/1 in three overs with Nafay on 18 off 9 and Abdul Samad on 16 off 6.
The match was interrupted by rain, and with persistent showers, officials decided to shorten the game, resulting in a narrow win for India.
Pool Standings and Format
- India leads Pool A with 2 points.
- Pakistan is second with one win and one loss.
- Kuwait remains at the bottom without any points.
The group stage follows a single round-robin format, with the top two teams from each pool moving on to the quarterfinals. After that, the tournament switches to a knockout stage with single elimination matches.
Summary
The rain-affected match showcased India’s resilience and strategic batting, securing a narrow win against Pakistan in a closely fought contest at the Hong Kong Sixes 2025.
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