India Defeats Pakistan at Hong Kong Sixes
India began the Hong Kong Sixes with a narrow victory against Pakistan, winning by 2 runs through the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in their opening match.
Match Summary
The 6-over game took place at Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok, where India posted 86 runs for 4 wickets. Pakistan responded with 41 runs for 1 wicket in 3 overs before rain interrupted the contest. As a result, India was declared the winner.
Key Performances
- Robin Uthappa led India with 28 runs, providing stability at the crease.
- Bharat Chipli and Uthappa opened strongly, putting on 42 runs in 15 balls. Chipli scored 24 runs off 13 balls, including two fours and two sixes.
- After Chipli's dismissal, Stuart Binny contributed 4 runs off 2 balls.
- Captain Dinesh Karthik joined Uthappa to add 27 runs in 12 balls, strengthening the innings.
Recent Dominance Over Pakistan
This win marks India's fifth consecutive victory over Pakistan in two months across various cricket formats:
- Three wins in the Asia Cup.
- Victory by the Indian women's team in the Women's World Cup.
- The latest triumph in the Hong Kong Sixes tournament.
"India have started with a win in the Hong Kong Sixes. The team defeated Pakistan by 2 runs using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method (DLS) method in the first match with Robin Uthappa scoring 28 runs."
India's cricketing edge over Pakistan continues to demonstrate strong form across different formats and competitions.
Author's summary: India secured a tight 2-run win over Pakistan in the Hong Kong Sixes, marking their fifth win against Pakistan this season, fueled by strong performances from Uthappa and Karthik.