SportsPosted at: Oct 30 2026 6:01PM


Hong Kong Sixes: India suffer batting collapse in four-wicket loss to Pakistan

New Delhi, Oct 30 (UNI) India suffered a four-wicket defeat against Pakistan in their Group C
clash at the Hong Kong International Sixes in Kowloon on Friday after their batters failed to put
up a competitive total.

Asked to bat first, India managed 88 for five in their allotted six overs, with Shashank Singh providing the bulk of the runs through a quickfire 40 off just 11 balls.

In response, Pakistan made short work of the target, reaching 91 for two in just 3.5 overs to register
a convincing win. Openers Khawaja Nafay and Abbas Afridi set up the chase with a blistering 59-run partnership off just 13 balls.

Nafay smashed 41 off 12 deliveries, while Afridi scored 35 off only eight balls. Afridi's assault on Krunal Pandya in the opening over proved decisive, as he sent the Indian bowler for five sixes to swing the contest firmly in Pakistan's favour. Abdul Samad and Irfan Khan then saw Pakistan home without further trouble.
Earlier, India struggled to find momentum with the bat. Openers Rahul Tripathi (9) and Nitish Rana (19) failed to provide a strong start, while captain Pandya and Rahul Tewatia could not make significant contributions. Shashank’s late assault helped India reach 88, but it was still the lowest total of the day in the tournament.

The victory lifted Pakistan to the top of Group C after they had narrowly lost their opening match against the UAE by one wicket earlier in the day. India, meanwhile, slipped to the bottom of the group standings.

India will now face the UAE on Saturday in their second and final group match, with a place in the semi-finals at stake. Only the group winners will progress to the last four, while the tournament final is scheduled for Sunday.
UNI TIB BM
Tags: #Hong Kong Sixes: India suffer batting collapse in four-wicket loss to Pakistan
More News

Fit-again Jemimah ‘can’t wait to get going’

30 Oct 2026 | 7:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (UNI) India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been declared fit after completing three months of rehabilitation for a high-grade tear in her right hamstring. She suffered the injury while playing for Southern Brave in England’s The Hundred on August 3.

see more..

Birthday boy Sarthak Chavan takes pole position, Ann Jennifer, Rajender Beedani, Mathana Kumar top in qualifying

30 Oct 2026 | 6:15 PM

Chennai, Oct 30 (UNI) Pune’s Sarthak Chavan marked his 20th birthday by qualifying for pole position with a record lap in the premier Super Sport 301-400cc Open class to launch his campaign in the third round of the MRF Indian National Racing Challenge 2W 2026 in style at the Madras International Circuit at Irungattukottai, about 40 km from here, on Friday.

see more..

Chance for Atletico Madrid, Barcelona looks to recover and Basque derby in La Liga

30 Oct 2026 | 6:12 PM

Madrid, Oct 30 (UNI) Barcelona will look to recover from last weekend's Clasico defeat in the 11th round of La Liga matches, while Atletico Madrid could go top of the table for a few hours and the Basque derby between Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad will provide plenty of tradition and local rivalry.

see more..

Uganda names squad ahead of AFCON qualifiers

30 Oct 2026 | 6:04 PM

Kampala, Oct 30 (UNI) Uganda head coach Paul Put has named his squad for next month's two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Botswana, including veteran midfielder Khalid Aucho,
who recently announced his international retirement.

see more..

Hong Kong Sixes: India suffer batting collapse in four-wicket loss to Pakistan

30 Oct 2026 | 6:01 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (UNI) India suffered a four-wicket defeat against Pakistan in their Group C
clash at the Hong Kong International Sixes in Kowloon on Friday after their batters failed to put
up a competitive total.

see more..