Hong Kong Sixes 2025: India Fails to Reach Quarterfinals
India experienced a disappointing day at the ongoing Hong Kong Sixes cricket tournament in Mong Kok, losing all three matches on Saturday and missing qualification for the quarterfinals.
Group Stage Defeat Against Kuwait
In their final group match, India lost to Kuwait by 27 runs, ending their chance to advance. Chasing a target of 107, India were limited to 79 for 6. Kuwait’s Yasin Patel was instrumental, taking three wickets for 23 runs.
Quarterfinalists and Tournament Progress
Following the Kuwait match, Pakistan and Kuwait moved forward to the quarterfinals, while India was relegated to the 'Bowl' matches. Australia and Pakistan also secured wins to progress to the knockout stages.
Struggles Continue Against UAE
India’s difficulties persisted in the ‘Bowl’ matches against the UAE. Despite rapid innings from Abhimanyu Mithun, who scored 50 from 16 balls, and Dinesh Karthik with 42 from 14 balls, India could not defend their total of 108.
“Khalid Shah hit a blistering 50 off 14 balls to seal a four-wicket win.”
Heavy Loss to Nepal
India’s final game resulted in a 92-run defeat to Nepal. Nepal posted a commanding 137 without losing a wicket in six overs and then restricted India to 45 for 6.
“Rashid Khan starred for Nepal by scoring 55 off 17 deliveries and taking three wickets.”
Summary
India’s 2025 Hong Kong Sixes campaign was marred by comprehensive losses to Kuwait, UAE, and Nepal, resulting in an early exit before the quarterfinals.