Hong Kong Sixes: India Narrowly Defeats Pakistan in Rain-Interrupted Match
India scored 86/4 in their allotted six overs, led by Robin Uthappa’s vital 28 runs off 11 balls. Dinesh Karthik added 17 runs from 6 balls, and Bharat Chipli contributed 24 runs off 13 deliveries, supporting Uthappa’s innings well.
Robin Uthappa’s 11-ball 28 was crucial in India’s win.
India secured a thrilling two-run victory over arch-rival Pakistan in the Hong Kong Sixes tournament held at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground on Friday.
Pakistan’s opener Khawaja Nafay started aggressively, scoring 18 runs in the first over. Stuart Binny dismissed Maaz Sadaqat early in the second over, who scored 7 off 3 balls. With Nafay on 18 off 9 balls and Abdul Samad contributing 16 off 6, Pakistan reached 41/1 in three overs, poised to chase the target.
However, persistent rain caused the match to be stopped early, and officials decided to shorten the game, handing India a narrow win.
Group Standings and Tournament Format
- India leads Pool A with two points.
- Pakistan stands second with one win and one loss from two matches.
- Kuwait is at the bottom, yet to earn any points.
The group stage follows a single round-robin format, with the top two teams from each pool advancing to the quarterfinals. Afterward, the tournament continues as a knockout competition.
India's resilience and key contributions helped secure a narrow win despite challenging weather conditions in the Hong Kong Sixes.