Hong Kong Sixes 2025: India Falls Short of Quarterfinals
The Dinesh Karthik-led Indian team had a disappointing run at the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 tournament held in Mong Kok, losing all three of its matches on Saturday and failing to progress to the quarterfinals.
India’s Struggles in Group Stage
India’s hopes ended after losing by 27 runs to Kuwait in its final group match. Chasing a target of 107, India managed only 79 for 6 as Kuwait’s Yasin Patel took three wickets for 23 runs.
“Kuwait’s Yasin Patel took three wickets for 23 runs.”
As a result, Pakistan and Kuwait advanced to the quarterfinals, while India slipped into the ‘Bowl’ stage bracket.
Bowl Stage Disappointments
In the Bowl matches, India’s form did not improve. Despite fast-paced innings from Abhimanyu Mithun (50 off 16) and Dinesh Karthik (42 off 14), India failed to defend a total of 108. UAE’s Khalid Shah smashed 50 off just 14 balls to guide his team to a four-wicket win.
“UAE’s Khalid Shah hit a blistering 50 off 14 balls to seal a four-wicket win.”
Nepal Dominates Final Encounter
In their final clash, Nepal crushed India by 92 runs. Nepal posted a commanding 137 without loss in six overs and restricted India to 45 for 6. Rashid Khan starred for Nepal, scoring 55 from 17 balls and taking three wickets.
“Nepal’s Rashid Khan scored 55 off 17 deliveries and took three wickets.”
Tournament Highlights
- India lost all three matches: Kuwait, UAE, and Nepal.
- Pakistan and Kuwait reached the quarterfinals.
- Nepal remained unbeaten in their group stages.
Author’s summary: India’s campaign at the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 was marred by losses to Kuwait, UAE, and Nepal, with standout performances from rival players ending India’s hopes early.