Hong Kong Sixes: India edges past Pakistan by 2 runs in rain-affected game

Hong Kong Sixes: India edges past Pakistan by 2 runs in rain-affected match

India secured a narrow two-run victory over arch-rival Pakistan in a rain-affected contest at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground on Friday, continuing the excitement of the ongoing Hong Kong Sixes cricket tournament.

India’s innings

Batting first, India posted 86 for four in six overs. Robin Uthappa top-scored with 28 runs from just 11 balls, while Dinesh Karthik added 17 from six deliveries and Bharat Chipli contributed 24 off 13, providing strong support to Uthappa’s explosive start.

Pakistan’s chase and rain interruption

Pakistan’s reply began aggressively as opener Khawaja Nafay smashed 18 runs in the first over. Stuart Binny dismissed Maaz Sadaqat (7 off 3) in the next over to provide India an early breakthrough. With Nafay (18 off 9) and Abdul Samad (16 off 6) at the crease, Pakistan reached 41 for one after three overs and seemed on course for victory.

“As rain intensified, the officials called off play, and India was declared the winner by two runs.”

Group standings

India leads Pool A with two points.
Pakistan stands second with one win and one loss from two matches.
Kuwait remains at the bottom, yet to earn any 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 qualify for the quarterfinals.

Author’s summary

India’s sharp batting and timely wicket secured a tense win over Pakistan after rain curtailed the thrilling Hong Kong Sixes 2025 encounter.

Sportstar — 2025-11-07