India Claim a Tight 2-Run Win Over Pakistan in Rain-Hit Clash – In a high-intensity match at the Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok, India edged out Pakistan by 2 runs (DLS method) in the Hong Kong Sixes 2025.
The game promised big hits and quick wickets—and delivered all of it before rain brought an early end.
India Set 86/4 in 6 Overs After Explosive Start
After Pakistan won the toss and chose to field, India got off to a flying start with Robin Uthappa and Bharat Chipli attacking from the first ball.
Key Highlights of India’s Innings
- Robin Uthappa: 28 off 11 balls (2 fours, 3 sixes)
- Bharat Chipli: 24 off 13 balls (2 fours, 2 sixes)
- Partnership: 42 runs for the first wicket
- Dinesh Karthik: 17 off 6 balls (1 four, 1 six)
- India finished at 86/4 in 6 overs
Despite quick wickets in the middle overs, Karthik’s late hitting gave India a competitive total.
Pakistan Start Strong But Rain Interrupts the Chase
Chasing 87, Pakistan began aggressively and were right in the contest before rain stopped the game.
Pakistan’s Start
- Khawaja Nafay: 18* off 9
- Abdul Samad: 16* off 6
- Maaz Sadaqat: 7 off 3
- Pakistan reached 41/1 in 3 overs
Their momentum was strong, and they needed 46 runs in 18 balls when rain forced the players off the field.
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Rain Ends Match, DLS Gives India the Win
As heavy rain continued and the ground stayed under covers, the umpires decided to call off the match.
At that stage, according to the DLS (Duckworth–Lewis–Stern) method, India were 2 runs ahead, giving them a narrow but important victory.
This win kickstarts India’s tournament campaign on a positive note.
IND vs PAK: Score Summary
India – 86/4 (6 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Robin Uthappa | 28 | 11 |
| Bharat Chipli | 24 | 13 |
| Dinesh Karthik | 17 | 6 |
| Abhimanyu Mithun | 6 | 5 |
Pakistan – 41/1 (3 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Khawaja Nafay | 18* | 9 |
| Abdul Samad | 16* | 6 |
| Maaz Sadaqat | 7 | 3 |
India’s Bowling Highlight
- Stuart Binny provided the key breakthrough, removing Maaz Sadaqat.
- Shahbaz Nadeem and Abhimanyu Mithun bowled expensive overs but held their lines before rain stepped in.
A Much-Needed Winning Start for India
The match may have ended early, but India will be relieved to walk away with a win in their opening game of the tournament.
With both teams showing strong hitting, fans were treated to an exciting contest before the weather took over.
India now carry confidence into the remaining Super 6 matches as the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 continues.
