Hong Kong Sixes: India Edges Pakistan by Two Runs in Rain-Interrupted Match
India posted 86 for 4 in their allotted six overs, led by Robin Uthappa’s brisk 28 runs off 11 balls. Support came from Dinesh Karthik, who scored 17 runs from 6 balls, and Bharat Chipli, contributing 24 runs off 13 balls.
India secured a thrilling two-run victory over rivals Pakistan at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground on Friday during the Hong Kong Sixes tournament.
Match Highlights
- Pakistan’s opener Khawaja Nafay started aggressively, scoring 18 runs off the first over.
- Stuart Binny dismissed Maaz Sadaqat early, who scored 7 off 3 balls.
- At three overs, Pakistan stood at 41 for 1 with Nafay (18 off 9) and Abdul Samad (16 off 6) at the crease, appearing well placed to chase the target.
Rain Interruptions
Persistent rain halted the match, prompting officials to cut the game short. As a result, India was declared the narrow winner by 2 runs.
India leads Pool A with two points, while Pakistan holds second place with one win and one loss. Kuwait remains at the bottom, yet to earn points.
Tournament Format
The group stage of the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 follows a single round-robin format. The top two teams from each pool will advance to the quarterfinals.
Summary: India narrowly defeated Pakistan by two runs in a rain-shortened match at the Hong Kong Sixes, maintaining their lead in Pool A as the tournament progresses.