India vs Pakistan Hong Kong Sixes 2025 Highlights
Rain affected the match, stopping play during the run chase and resulting in India winning by 2 runs via the DLS method.
Match Summary
India defeated Pakistan by two runs using the DLS method in their Hong Kong Sixes opener held at Mong Kok. Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first.
India's Batting Performance
- Robin Uthappa scored 28 runs off 11 balls, hitting two fours and three sixes.
- Chipli contributed 24 runs from 13 balls, including two fours and two sixes.
- Dinesh Karthik remained unbeaten with 17 runs as India finished at 86/4 in six overs, setting a target of 87.
Pakistan's Run Chase
Pakistan started their chase decently, reaching 41/1 in the third over before rain interrupted and stopped play.
"Rain stopped play after the third over, and with no improvement in weather, India was declared winners by the DLS method."
Key Moments During Pakistan’s Chase
- Binny dismissed Sadaqat, who scored 7 runs off 3 balls, caught by Karthik at deep midwicket.
- Khawaja and Maaz opened the innings for Pakistan with Mithun bowling the first over.
Additional Notes
The rain was decisive, ultimately preventing Pakistan from completing their chase and handing India a narrow victory on the DLS calculation.
Author’s summary: Rain curtailed Pakistan’s chase in the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 opener, enabling India to secure a close 2-run win by DLS after strong batting from Uthappa and Chipli.