India Edge Pakistan in Rain-Affected Hong Kong Sixes Clash
Robin Uthappa and Bharat Chipli’s explosive batting powered India to a narrow victory over Pakistan by two runs via the DLS method in a rain-curtailed match at the 2025 Hong Kong Sixes.
Match Highlights
- Uthappa scored 28 runs off 11 balls, while Chipli added 24 from 13 deliveries.
- India posted 86 for 4 wickets in six overs.
- Pakistan started strongly with 41 for 1 after three overs.
- Heavy rain halted the game, leading to the invocation of the DLS method.
- Pakistan fell two runs short of the DLS-adjusted target.
- Stuart Binny’s economical bowling, conceding just 7 runs and taking 1 wicket, was key to India’s defense.
Other Notable Performances in Hong Kong Sixes 2025
- Jack Wood’s blistering 55 runs off 11 balls helped Australia defeat UAE by ten wickets in Pool B, chasing 88 runs inside three overs.
- Afghanistan dominated South Africa, winning by 49 runs.
- Bangladesh defended a low total of 75, with Mosaddek Hossain taking 3 wickets for 20 runs, handing Sri Lanka their second consecutive loss.
"Robin Uthappa and Bharat Chipli lit up the skies before rain took over as India edged Pakistan by two runs via the DLS method in a Pool C thriller."
The 2025 Hong Kong Sixes featured intense matches and standout performances, with rain playing a crucial role in the India-Pakistan encounter.
Author's Summary: Robin Uthappa and Bharat Chipli’s powerful hitting secured a narrow DLS win for India over Pakistan in a rain-interrupted Hong Kong Sixes clash.
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