An exhilarating encounter unfolded between arch-rivals India and Pakistan on the Hong Kong Sixes 2025, the place Dinesh Karthik’s Group India emerged victorious by 2 runs by way of DLS methodology. The rain-interrupted contest noticed India defend a complete of 86 runs to make a profitable begin within the event.
India safe slender win
India’s marketing campaign at Hong Kong Sixes started with a hard-fought win over Pakistan. After posting a aggressive whole, the Karthik-led facet managed to remain forward when rain stopped play, sealing a 2-run victory (DLS).
The win gave India a robust begin to their marketing campaign, with Karthik and his males trying to construct on the momentum.
Pakistan fall brief in rain-hit chase
Chasing a goal of 87, Pakistan reached 41/1 in 3 overs earlier than rain interrupted the sport. Beneath the DLS calculation, they fell 2 runs in need of the revised goal. Maz Sadaqat was dismissed by Stuart Binny, whereas Khawaja Nafay remained unbeaten on 18 off 9, and Abdul Samad scored 16 off 6 when play was halted.
India publish 86/4 in 6 overs
After being despatched in to bat, India put up 86 runs for 4 wickets within the allotted 6 overs. Robin Uthappa top-scored with 28 off 11 balls, adopted by Bharat Chipli’s 24 off 13. Captain Dinesh Karthik remained not out on 17 off 6 balls, making certain a robust end for the facet. Stuart Binny (4 off 2) and Abhimanyu Mithun (6 off 5) chipped in with transient cameos.
With this win, India began their Hong Kong Sixes 2025 marketing campaign on a excessive, and can look to hold the momentum ahead of their subsequent group fixture.
Squads
India: Dinesh Karthik (c), Stuart Binny, Bharat Chipli, Abhimanyu Mithun, Shahbaz Nadeem, Priyank Panchal, Robin Uthappa.
Pakistan: Abbas Afridi (c), Abdul Samad, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Shahzad, Saad Masood, Shahid Aziz.
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