Hong Kong Sixes: India Defeats Pakistan by 2 Runs in Rain-Affected Match
A rain-interrupted match at the Hong Kong Sixes saw India secure a narrow 2-run victory over Pakistan based on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.
Match Overview
The encounter between arch-rivals Pakistan and India was heavily impacted by weather conditions, forcing an early end to Pakistan's innings after 3 overs.
Key Match Events
- Pakistan won the toss, led by Mohammad Abbas, and chose to field first.
- India posted a score of 86 for 4 wickets in their 6 overs.
- Mohammad Shehzad was Pakistan's most effective bowler, taking two crucial wickets in 2 overs.
- Pakistan began their chase strongly, reaching 41 runs with the loss of only one wicket after 3 overs.
- Rain interrupted the match, halting play with Pakistan short of the target.
India won by 2 runs via the DLS method after Pakistan’s innings were cut short due to rain.
Match Outcome
With no improvement in weather conditions, the officials called off the game. Using the DLS calculation, India edged out Pakistan by 2 runs despite the shortened chase.
Summary
India clinched a tight win over Pakistan in the rain-hit Hong Kong Sixes, highlighting cricket's unpredictability under weather delays.
Author's Summary: India won a rain-affected Hong Kong Sixes match against Pakistan by 2 runs under the DLS method, with play stopped mid-chase due to persistent rain.