India vs Sri Lanka, Hong Kong Sixes 2025
India’s Hong Kong Sixes 2025 campaign ended on a low note with a 48-run defeat to Sri Lanka at Mong Kok, marking their fourth loss in a row. This came after a poor run of form, losing consecutively to Kuwait, UAE, and Nepal following a narrow opening victory over Pakistan by 2 runs via the DLS method.
Match Summary
- Sri Lanka dominated with openers Lahiru Samarakoon and Lahiru Madushanka each scoring 52, putting up 138 runs without losing a wicket.
- India started well but failed to maintain momentum, finishing at only 90 runs in 6 overs.
- Bharat Chipli stood out with 41 runs off 13 balls, and Stuart Binny contributed 25 off 9.
Team Composition and Performance
The Indian lineup featured several retired players, including Dinesh Karthik and Robin Uthappa, yet consecutive losses against less-fancied teams like Kuwait, UAE, and Nepal raised questions about the team’s approach to the tournament.
India’s campaign ended with a humiliating 48-run loss against Sri Lanka in Mong Kok.
"Sri Lankan openers ripped apart the Indian bowling as they scored 138/0."
Indian Playing XI
- Robin Uthappa (wicketkeeper)
- Bharat Chipli
- Stuart Binny (captain)
- Priyank Panchal
- Shahbaz Nadeem
- Abhimanyu Mithun
- Dinesh Karthik
Bharat Chipli and Stuart Binny were the lone bright spots in an otherwise disappointing campaign.
Author's Summary
India’s lackluster performance and heavy defeat to Sri Lanka underline a need to reconsider team strategy in the Hong Kong Sixes tournament.