Hong Kong Sixes: Uthappa shines as India beat Pak by 2 runs in rain-hit game

Hong Kong Sixes: Uthappa Leads India to Narrow Victory Over Pakistan

In a rain-affected Pool C match of the Hong Kong Sixes, former India cricketers Robin Uthappa and Bharat Chipli delivered powerful performances, guiding India to a narrow two-run win against Pakistan via the DLS Method.

India's Batting Highlights

Robin Uthappa scored a rapid 28 runs off 11 balls.
Bharat Chipli added 24 runs from 13 balls.
India finished their six overs with a total of 86/4.

Pakistan's Chase and Rain Interruption

Pakistan started their pursuit strongly, reaching 41/1 in three overs before heavy rain stopped play. The DLS calculation afterward showed Pakistan fell two runs short of the par score.

“Stuart Binny’s economical spell, where he conceded seven runs and took a wicket, proved to be the difference.”

Other Pool Matches

Australia vs UAE in Pool B

Australia secured a smooth 10-wicket victory over the UAE, reaching the target of 88 in just three overs.

Jack Wood led with an explosive 55 runs off 11 balls.
Nick Hobson remained unbeaten on 26 runs from 5 balls.

Afghanistan's Strong Performance in Pool A

Continuing their strong tournament run, Afghanistan claimed a 49-run win against South Africa, marking their second victory.

Captain Gulbadin Naib scored a rapid 50 runs off 12 balls.
Karim Janat contributed 46 runs off 11 balls.
Afghanistan set a total of 148/2 in six overs.
South Africa managed 99/2, falling far short of the target.

Author’s summary: Strong individual performances helped India, Australia, and Afghanistan secure decisive wins in tight and rain-interrupted matches at the Hong Kong Sixes tournament.

The Hans India — 2025-11-08